Mercer County Bible classes plan approved by board
Mercer County Board of Education unanimously backed William H. Bakers recommendations to bring Bible classes into compliance with attorney general guidelines. Implementation would cost 200000 annually, funded by outside sources with no strings attached, starting mid January.
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Bible program in county schools faces questions and funding
Community reaction to Superintendent Baker's recommendations on the Bible program shows continued concerns from some parents while supporters welcome integration into the county system. Bluefield Bible Study plans cooperation, cites a budget rise from about 135000 to 200000 with teacher salaries increases, and says funding will come from private contributions, not the school board.
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Weekend Weather Outlook From Friday To Monday
Friday outside will be cloudy and cold with highs in the mid to upper 20s. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of flurries and lows 5 to 15 as wind shifts to the northwest 10 to 20 mph. Saturday remains partly cloudy breezy and cold with highs in the upper teens to lower 20s and northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Sunday and Monday look fair and warm.
Dow Jones up 1.49 points to 1543.92 on Thursday
The Dow Jones industrial average rose by 1.49 points to 1543.92 as trading on Thursday, with Big Board volume around 130 million shares.
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Gunmen seize courtroom in Nantes during robbery trial
An armed man claiming to be a Palestinian guerrilla stormed a Nantes court with two defendants, taking about 35 hostages for more than 12 hours. Police freed jurors, policemen, journalists, and students as negotiators sought a bus for escape while the gunmen threatened to kill if attacked.
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Investment firm did free campaign work for governor
Gov Arch Moore said Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc prepared position papers for his 1984 campaign without charges. State records show the firm donated 10,000 to Moore's campaign and could later profit hundreds of thousands from a state bond deal. Moore said he bypassed a board and chose the firm personally.
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Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc
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Secretary of State
Congress Advances Large Year End Spending Bill
Congress rushed through a $368 billion spending package with a Pentagon provision of $281.2 billion for the current year and many domestic programs frozen or cut. A separate major cut package aims for about $60 billion in reductions and $14 billion in tax increases over three years. Medicare faces more than $11 billion in cuts through 1988.
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Christmas Tree Fund Near Goal as Donations Pour In
The 69th Annual Community Christmas Tree Fund needs about $2,500 more to reach its $12,000 goal. Thursday donations total $1,170 from area residents and families, with many in memory of loved ones. If funds continue at this pace, the party for 1,200 area school children on Christmas Eve will proceed. contributions can be mailed to The Bluefield Daily Telegraph or delivered to 412 Bland St.
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Bluefield
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