Public Health Service reports mixed progress toward 1990 health goals
The Public Health Service says the nation will meet 110 of 226 health objectives by 1990, with gains in awareness of risks like smoking and alcohol abuse, but likely misses targets on infant mortality and teen pregnancy. The report credits safer cars and belt use for auto fatalities decline while noting ongoing challenges in pregnancy outcomes and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Public Health Service
Robert E. Windom
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Indianapolis L.A. Raiders Oneee Chicago
A fragmented item lists teams including Indianapolis, L A Raiders, Chicago, Dallas, Cincinnati and N Y Jets. It mentions a Concord College delegation preparing for a trip to Thailand and references The Region B-1.
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Monday Ac cu-Weather forecast mixes clouds and sun
A mixture of clouds and sunshine is forecast for today in Ac cu-Weather with a high near 39. Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 26.
Mercer County Development Authority Names R W Buzzy Wilkinson President
The Mercer County Development Authority appoints Bluefield banker R W Buzzy Wilkinson as president. Wilkinson is described as an excellent choice for the leadership role.
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R.W. ‘‘Buzzy’ Wilkinson
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Immunity debate over Iran arms case reaches WASHINGTON
Congressional investigators split over using limited immunity to obtain testimony from former White House officials in the Iran arms sale. Senators Inouye and Rudman weighed potential benefits and national cost while Reagan urged immunity for Adm. John Poindexter and Lt. Col. Oliver North. House panel chair Hamilton urged fact gathering before deciding on immunity.
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New road funds may come to Bluefield bypass plan
Virginia governors new road funding plan adds 1746 million to the Bristol District budget raising its allocation from 20 to 56 million. Bluefield bypass work may begin two lane completion this spring after preallocation hearings in April with final Bristol allocations due by July 1 and potential bids as early as August.
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Virginia
Bristol
Bluefield
Gerald Baliles
Department of Highway and Transportation
Art Mead
Mead
Jack Corely
Corley
Paris cross country hosts 26th edition
The scene centered on an elderly race in Bois de Boulogne Paris where Father Christmas cleared a hurdle during the event. Le Figaro sponsors the weekend cross-country gathering drawing about 27,000 participants across the competition.
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Taxpayers urged to act now before 1987 tax reform takes effect
Experts urge investors and consumers to front load deductions and income before January 1 1987 when the Tax Reform Act of 1986 tightens rules on long term capital gains sales tax deductions and interest deductions. Alfred Garrett Kip Thompson and J K Simmons of Brown Edwards Scott Stringfellow advise selling high gain stocks and prepaying interest and purchases to maximize current deductions while charitable giving by non itemizers is also affected. John Biggs notes minors income from gifts will be taxed more heavily starting Jan 1.
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Thompson
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Brown Edwards & Co
Simmons
John Biggs
Bluefield Christmas Tree Near Ten Thousand Dollar Goal
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree advanced toward the $10,000 target as Sunday contributions of 290 dollars raised the total to 9566.43. Readers are urged to mail gifts to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 or deliver to the business office at 928 Bluefield Ave in Bluefield West Virginia.
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