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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1978
Page
14
Janet Decker and Kim Kirk escorted their mounts to a Dallas convenience store and tethered them outside while they went inside to shop. Sun Dance aged fight-year and Baby Kent attracted much attention as onlookers watched the horses stand by pay telephones.
West Virginia Chief Moyer said the 17 day Japan mission yielded hard contacts with at least six firms across several sectors. The group met with officials from over 70 Japanese companies, courting investors and buyers of West Virginia coal, with plans for an April return mission by Gov. Rockefeller.
Weston, West Virginia residents largely back a Corps of Engineers dam on the Monongahela upstream from Weston to curb frequent floods. Local business owner Bill Tucci recalls repeated flood damage, while opponents warn of property loss and environmental concerns amid a strong coalition. The chamber’s stance is mixed, with some supporting the flood control and others fearing financial hurt for submerged properties. The river has risen to significant levels in past years, though the latest flooding was less severe.
Senator Robert Byrd DW Va the Senate majority leader joined groundbreaking ceremonies for a 2.5 million housing project for the elderly in Martinsburg West Virginia. The Senior Towers complex will offer 94 apartments and is part of 75 projects funded by the West Virginia Housing Development Fund. Byrd spoke on aging and noted optimism about Middle East peace while briefing President Carter after his trip.
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