Senate Struggles Late Into Night On Budget Bill
The GOP controlled Senate fought toward a final vote on a spending bill tied to a $1.2 billion public works jobs package while Reagan threatened a veto. Senate leaders pressed for a late-night vote on a separate 5-cent gas tax increase to fund highways and mass transit, opposed by the president. House and Senate negotiators eyed a weekend compromise as White House tensions over pork and job creation persisted.
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Reagan urges swift removal of foreign forces from Lebanon
President Reagan in a radio interview demands immediate withdrawal of Israeli Syrian and Palestinian armies of occupation from Lebanon to end foreign military presence. He stresses action over peace plans and notes Ambassador Habib’s report while predicting only partial timing for withdrawal. He also reiterates goals to restore Lebanon sovereignty and push for arms reductions with the Soviet Union as MX missile debate continues.
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Bluefield’s Black Community Profile Highlights Key Figures
Sunday magazine spotlights Bluefield’s Black community, detailing living and past contributors. Notables profiled include musician Viola Clark, City Recreation Director Herb Sims, and Community Education Program Director Rev Lawrence Beale, illustrating local impact.
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Gift Will Boost Stacey's Powers Of Communication
Stacey Parrish a 17 year old Pocahontas High School student with cerebral palsy received a battery powered VOCAID machine from Daily Telegraph staff and the newspaper within a Christmas gift. The device will aid her communication as she cannot speak or write. Stacey has used a headstick to type and the family faces ongoing financial hardship as unemployment limits support.
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Pearl) Mann
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Yule Tree Fund Nearing Goal Amid Slower Contributions
Community Christmas Tree Fund seeks 700 more dollars in five days to reach the 10 000 target. Saturday contributions of 182 80 raise the total to 9297 66. The Christmas party for Bluefield needy children next Friday may exceed the goal, with gifts aiding over a thousand youngsters. Send donations to the Daily Telegraph office at 412 Bland Street or mail to the fund.
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Telegraph reprints 1896 Industrial Edition on coalfield history
Ned Shott announces sale of a 74 page reprint of the 1896 Bluefield Daily Telegraph Industrial Edition. Proceeds support the Pocahontas Coalfield Centennial Celebration. Copies are $5 plus $1 shipping, available by mail or from its Bluefield office.
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