Inmates Benefit From Early Christmas Release at Mercer Court
Mercer County Circuit Court Chief Judge William C. Bivens Jr. dressed as Santa to grant early holiday release to five prisoners upon sheriff recommendations. Sherra Johnson, Robert Hambrick, David Shevely, Lewis Clark, and Aubrey B. Cole left jail early, with sentences ranging from four to 100 days, in keeping with an annual Mercer tradition.
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Inflation to dip under 10 percent in 1981 hopes rise
The CPI shows November prices up 0.5 percent with food nearly steady and clothing slipping. If December pace mirrors November, annual inflation could fall to about 8.9 percent, the lowest since 1977, with experts split on whether 1981 ends below 9 percent.
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Polish Officials Seek End to Miner Siege in Katowice
Polish officials and priests entered two coal shafts to persuade 3000 miners to end a week long siege beyond martial law in Katowice. Warsaw Radio and BBC cited 8000 steelworkers still at the Katowice mill with threats to blow furnaces. Vatican briefings reported Solidarity leader Lech Walesa is in good health and negotiating with authorities.
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Bluefield Christmas Tree Party Set At Auditorium
The 64th annual Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Party will be held Thursday at Bluefield City Auditorium with about 1,200 children expected to attend and receive gifts from Santa Claus. The Tree Fund has surpassed $7,500, reaching $8,704.50, as donations continue while expenses rise. Doors open at noon, entertainment starts at 12 30 p m, and Santa arrives at 1 p m for presents. The event moved from Ramsey school to the city auditorium due to space. Several local groups contributed, including Mrs Alex Chrysikos Sixth Grade Class, Grace United Methodist Church, and Dollie Whitlow in memory of Grace Whitt Exton, among others.
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Edward B. French
Poor Pilgrim Turnout Expected At Bethlehem
Pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem but officials warned of a weak Christmas turnout. Security was heightened as Israeli soldiers and film crews framed the scene around Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. Mayor Elias Freij cited tourism as vital yet said unemployment and regional violence dampened pilgrimages.
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Reagan Signs Four Year Farm Bill Amid Cheese Stockpile Move
President Reagan signed an 11 billion four year farm support bill while releasing 30 million pounds of government stockpile cheese to aid the poor. California to receive 3 million pounds in five pound blocks as the first state to participate. The bill passed the House 205 to 203 after a nine month battle, drawing criticism as inadequate by supporters and too generous by opponents.
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Wednesday Weather Forecast With Rain and Cooling
The National Weather Service calls for occasional rain today turning to a mix of rain and snow flurries in the mountains Thursday and Friday. Temperatures drop from the 40s today to the upper 20s and mid 30s tonight, then stay in the 30s to 40s with daytime highs in the 40s and overnight lows in the 20s to low 30s through Saturday.
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Christmas Listings and Page Teasers
A fragmented front shows items for the week including bond issues processed by the commission, hospital suits remanded to circuit court, a Nova Scotia priest visiting Bluefield, and sport notes on Bluefield Beavers prospects.
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