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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1985
Page
1
The arrival of cooler weather signals farmers across Region B-1 to begin hog slaughtering on their farms. Local agricultural officials remind producers to follow humane and sanitary practices during the process.
A hydrogen bomb in a boxcar size canister was detonated at Pahute Mesa 100 miles NW of Las Vegas to test X ray laser defense concepts for the Star Wars program. The 150000-ton TNT payload produced a 5.6 magnitude reading and was the fifth in a 1980s series. West of the Energy Department confirmed the test. Pentagon sources linked it to the Strategic Defense Initiative.
Palestinian extremists attacked Rome and Vienna airports injuring 121 and killing 15, including two Americans who died later. Autopsies split deaths between direct wounds and public safety actions. Police identified four attackers as Palestinians with Tunisian links, saying the strikes were reprisals for Tunisia's air raid on the PLO.
The Daily Telegraph reports that U S railroads may retire cabooses on about 12 000 trains to save an estimated 400 000 annually in heating fuel repairs and handling costs. End of Train Devices ETDs will replace cabooses weighing 35 pounds and costing 7 000 each ETDs monitor brake pressure speed and direction and provide illumination to following trains.
Associated Press reports analysts predict a stagnant 1986 for coal. Industry leaders fear no improvement in employment or production, with demand dampened by a weak economy and large stockpiles. The National Coal Association forecasts 890 million tons consumed in 1986, down from 903 million in 1985.
Accu Weather says conditions will be chilly with mixed clouds and sun. In the Bluefield Princeton area highs reach 34 with a low of 18 tonight. Monday brings brisk conditions with a 36 degree high and 20 degree low. Tuesday turns cloudy with a chance of snow flurries and a high near 3 and a low of 18.
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