Princeton Jaycees give 68 kids a merrier Christmas at Roses
At 8 a.m. Roses department store opened early for 68 underprivileged children chosen with Princeton Department of Human Services. Each child could spend up to 12 on gifts for family members and then wrap and enjoy treats at Presbyterian Church with Jaycees volunteer guidance.
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Princeton
Princeton Jaycees
Department of Human Services
Roses Department Store
Brad Owens
Department of Highways
Roses
Presbyterian Church
Route 20
Santa Claus
Owens
Straley Elementary
Melody Babcock
Babcock
Mills, Oliver & Webb
The
Jaycees
Strike ends but dispute continues in Massey coal case
Charleston AP report says a long running coal strike over job security ends in a muddled victory. UMW President Rich Trumka claims the settlement vindicates the union, while E. Morgan Massey says terms mirror those proposed to the NLRB. Trumka says workers will return within a month under the Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement, Massey notes returns occur without an UMW contract as disputes over single employer status persist.
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Charleston
United Mine Workers
A.T. Massey Coal Co
Massey
UMW
Rich Trumka
E. Morgan Massey
NLRB
National Coal Companies
Trumka
Christmas sales surge for local merchants
Local retailers report strong Christmas sales with electronics jewelry and home furnishings rising at J C Penney and Radio Shack. Credit card use climbs while seasonal staff expanded. retailers predict a modest 8 percent gain in 1986 amid favorable merchandise supply and store openings.
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Daily Telegraph
Dean Walker
J.C. Penney
Mercer Mall
Walker
Phil Knapp
Radio Shack
Knapp
State faces tough choices on funding West Virginia government
West Virginia's government is described as the state's largest business with $1.5 billion in revenue and projected growth to over $3.3 billion by 2000. Tax collection costs have risen sharply, bracket creep is noted, and spending is set to surge, especially on health, aging, and social services, as the population ages toward 2000.
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West Virginia
West
State Tax Department
Arnold Margolin
Margolin
Philip Turner
Commission On Aging
U.S. Census Bureau
Law group having impact and aims in Princeton
Howard Kessinger president of Citizens for Law Enforcement says the Princeton council plans a 40 hour weekly foot patrol after hiring two more officers to reach full strength. He envisions a 24 seven patrol in two years, aims to curb harassment on Mercer Street, and has discussed bonds with judges Frazier and Bivens Jr.
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Princeton
Citizens For Law Enforcement Organization
Tte
Howard Kessinger
Highland Avenue
Southern West Virginia Regional Health Council
Kessinger
Foot Patrol
Mercer Street
Ministers Plan Christmas Messages Across Bluefield
Area ministers say sermons will carry the whole message of Christmas. Calvary Baptist's Rev. Michael Brackett, sixteenth months here, will stress Christ's mission beyond the cradle. Scott Street Baptist's Rev. George Bolden asks Are you ready for Christmas and warns without Christ there is only mas. Trinity United Methodist's Rev. Jim Denny will lead his first Christmas communion service Tuesday at 7 30 p m with the topic baby power.
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Michael Brackett
Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield
Jesus Christ
Calvary Church
George R. Bolden
Scott Street Baptist Church
Christ
Jim Denny
Trinity United Methodist Church
Weston
Lawrence Sherwood
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Garret Mathews
Fred Brow
M.T. Meachum Jr
H&m Shoe Store
Paul McKown
West Virginia Retailers Association
McKown
Steve Land
Steve Land Diamonds
Richlands
Beckley
Land
Larry Geiser
Heck’s
Bluewell
Richard Grimes
Charleston Daily Mail
Jim Gilreath
Bolden
Scott Street Baptist
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