U S Steel eyes lease plan for McDowell assets
U S Steel Mining explores leasing its McDowell County assets as Olga Coal Co announces idling of McDowell operations affecting about 250 workers. About 50 idled workers met at the First United Methodist Church to discuss options with USX officials, who hope markets allow a return in three to five years. Local job service says layoffs ripple through the region amid 37.2 percent unemployment estimates.
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Friday Accu Weather Forecast for Mostly Cloudy and Wind
Accu Weather calls for Friday mostly cloudy skies with breezy periods. High near 42 degrees, tonight's low around 28 degrees.
Market declines push Dow to 1912.82 on light volume
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 5.49 points to 1912.82 as trading on the New York Stock Exchange totaled 155.43 million shares. Stocks A-5 reports this market movement in the daily wrap with volume data.
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Senate probes Iran arms sale funds in limbo
Senate Intelligence Committee reports three weeks of secret hearings fail to trace how much money from the Iranian arms sales to the Contras was diverted and to which Contras. Sen. Durenberger claims possible Swiss bank holds all diverted funds. Reagan allegedly approved the sales. White House seeks a detailed panel report and weighs inviting the president to testify if invited. Regan offers to testify if needed.
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CIA Director Casey Undergoes Brain Tumor Surgery
William J. Casey, director of central intelligence, underwent surgery at Georgetown University Hospital to remove a left brain tumor, later identified as lymphoma. At 73, Casey was described as stable and able to resume normal activity, with test results pending next week. Reagan voiced confidence in continued CIA operations.
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Worcester firm bid to gold leaf Capitol dome
A Worchester, Massachusetts company emerged as the apparent low bidder among six firms for cleaning and applying gold leaf to the Capitol dome. The bid opening, interrupted by about two dozen protesters, saw International Restoration Specialists quoted at 469,347 dollars. Three armed state troopers stood outside the bidding room as the rally in the Capitol rotunda drew attention but caused no disruption.
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Community Christmas Tree donations climb to 9000 total
Bluefield donors added 615 on Thursday, raising the Christmas Tree fund to 8002.543. Organizers still need about 1400 to serve roughly 1200 Little Jimmies at a Christmas Eve party. Mail or deliver gifts to the Business Office at 928 Bluefield Ave.
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