Reagan Accepts Defense Cutbacks
Washington AP reports Congress trimmed 6 billion dollars from the 1983 defense budget beyond MX cuts, with Reagan approving the changes quietly. The overall reductions left the Pentagon about 13 percent above 1982 levels, while White House budget officials analyzed weapon procurements and warned some programs would feel the impact.
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Middle East
Israel
United States
Edwin Meese III
Leon Sullivan
Opportunities Industrialization Center
Philadelphia
Meese
Jurors Defend Judge in Mercer Dog Trial Verdict
Eight jurors say the Mercer County Circuit Court dog trial for Bo the German Shepherd was fair and orderly under Judge William O. Bivens Jr. They defend the judge and defense attorney Lilly and prosecutor Garton, disputing claims of contempt and unfair treatment by opponents Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Keaton. The jury found Bo not vicious or dangerous after a two day trial, affirming a first vote result.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Cathy Hurst
Betty Keaton
William O. Bivens Jr
Thomas P. Lilly
Deborah Garton
Lilly
Daily Telegraph
Williams
Phillip Hurst
Keaton
John W
Jabo”’ Williams
Circuit Court
Christmas Tree Fund Exceeds Goal For Local Children Event
Contributions of 205 dollars Thursday pushed the Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund to 11,680.01, far above the 10,000 goal. The big party for about 1,300 needy youngsters unfolds today at Bluefield City Auditorium with doors at noon and entertainment from local media figures. Santa arrives with gifts at 1 p.m. sharp in the Tree's 65 year history.
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Bluefield
Bluefield City Auditorium
Stained Glass Hobbyist Designs Windows At Parkway Ave Home
Dr Lyle Gage a Bluefield physician and regular columnist on stained glass explains he designs and creates his own windows in a Victorian Gothic home. He notes the craft blends art and mechanics and laments the decline of skilled makers since the early 1900s.
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Parkway Avenue
Bluefield
Dr. Gage
Pennsylvania
Tiffany's
Gage
Gas Tax Clears Congress Prior to Holiday Adjournment
The 97th Congress approved a 5 cent federal gasoline tax increase, effective April 1, to fund highway and mass transit projects, with an expected 170000 construction jobs. The vote was 54 to 33 in the Senate after extended debates and filibuster tactics by Helms and East. Reagan praised bipartisan support as lawmakers prepared for holiday recess.
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Reagan
George Mitchell
Maine
House
North Carolina
Jesse Helms
John East
Don Nickles
Oklahoma
Gordon Humphrey
New Hampshire
Humphrey
Korea
Helms
East
White House
Department of Transportation
Mercer County Okays 400000 Revenue Bond for Princeton Bluefield
The Mercer County Commission approved a 400000 industrial and commercial revenue bond issue for William G. Erps and Sue Erps to develop two locations in Bluefield and Princeton. Bonds are held by First National Bank of Bluefield and Mercer County Bank of Princeton. New jobs and payroll are projected, with a 20 000 to 25 000 two month construction period and ongoing hires in Bluefield and Princeton.
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Mercer County Commission
Bluefield
Ray Bragg
Joe Coburn
Clarence
William G. Erps
Sue Erps
Washington Street
Cumberland Road
Athens Road
First National Bank of
Mercer County Bank of Princeton
Eros
James Lester
Lester Tree and Lawn Service
Mercer County
Truckers Win Gains On Heavier Trucks Push
Washington AP reports Congress cleared a gas tax bill that raises the federal gas tax by a nickel to fund roads bridges and mass transit. The truck clause allows 80,000 pound trucks through Missouri Illinois and Arkansas and permits double trailer rigs in 14 states mostly in the Northeast.
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Congress
Missouri
Illinois
Arkansas
Friday Monroe's Shiflet is majority leader
A political page item notes Friday Monroe's Shiflet has been named majority leader. The report appears on page 5 with brief context about leadership changes within the party.
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Monroe
Shiflet
Massey Loses Coal Deal Triggering Possible Miner Layoffs
New England Electric System will not renew its 1983 contract to buy Massey Coal Co. coal, citing excessive hauling rates by Norfolk & Western Railway. The decision could threaten hundreds of miners in Wyoming and McDowell counties, with Massey seeking replacement business and Gov. Rockefeller pressed to lower rail rates. N and W declined to comment due to pending litigation.
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New England Electric System
A.T. Massey Coal Co
West Virginia
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New England Energy
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Massey
Norfolk & Western Railway
Gray
Dan Green
State Coal Development Authority
Jay Rockefeller
N&w
Green
Rockefeller
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CSX System
Don Piedmont
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