Moore seeks 348 million in new West Virginia bonds
Gov Arch Moore proposes at least 348 million in new borrowing to fund state needs as legislators scrutinize budget amid potential 168 million in tax increases. Proposed debt could reach 3.5 billion with a plan for four 300 megawatt power plants. Details include 225 million to retire unemployment debt, 75 million for school buildings, and 25 million for a Marshall University football stadium.
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Charleston
Arch Moore
West Virginia
Moore
Marshall University
Seven contenders named for city board vacancy
Former Bluefield board member Joe E Walker and Norfolk Southern VP Paige Wooldridge lead a list of at least seven candidates to replace Don Keesling who resigned to join the state Health Care Cost Review Authority. Jay McClees of Dermox Inc is also among contenders. A screening session will determine the best fit for the five member board with names to be finalized in about two weeks.
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Joe E. Walker
Norfolk Southern
Paige Wooldridge
Don Keesling
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Walker
Wooldridge
Keesling
Oliver
Ben Paine
Mud and money in Race Fork Hollow coal trucking
Black mud blankets Race Fork Hollow as 60 plus coal trucks wait in line to unload at a busy tipple. Independent drivers face slim chances as mines cut orders, with Robert Perkinson of a Bluefield coal firm noting drivers fight for their very existence. One driver counted as
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Race Fork Hollow
Race Fork Coal Co
Robert Perkinson
Bluefield
Garret Mathews
Truckers risk life and toil at Race Fork dumping station
A Sunday extra scene shows coal truckers hauling to Race Fork dump, with drivers often waiting 6 to 16 hours for limited loads. A typical coal truck carries 30 tons and pays drivers $1 to $2 per ton, while owners face $2,500 monthly truck payments, $2,000 yearly liability insurance, and possible $800 overweight fees.
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Race Fork
Sunday Outside Forecast Sentiment
The forecast for Sunday calls for sunshine transitioning to clouds with warmer temperatures highs around 46 degrees. Mostly cloudy overnight with a chance of rain or snow and a low near 32. Details A-6.
Reagan State of the Union Silent Gaps Highlight Editorial
Editorial notes that President Reagan's State of the Union was telling not by what he stated but by what he omitted. The piece on editorial page B-6 analyzes omissions as meaningful political signals without detailing specific policy points.
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Steelworkers ratify USX contract ending long strike
The United Steelworkers vote 19 621 to 4 045 to approve a four year pact with USX Corp ending the industrys longest stoppage. Wages and benefits will fall 2 40 to 2 50 per hour first year, with recalls to begin after signing. Local 1014 in Gary Indiana backed the deal 3 to 1 despite initial opposition. The agreement ends August 1 198? strike and signals restart of production for major U S steelmaker.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
USX Corp
U.S
USW
James McGeehan
Minnesota
USX
Thomas Farrell
McGeehan
David M. Roderick
Larry Regan
Gary
Ind
Acid rain controls could boost economy while aiding jobs
A private study estimates a multibillion dollar national gain from enacted acid rain cleanup laws. It projects net economic benefits of 7.5 to 13 billion dollars and 100,000 to 194,000 new jobs, offset by losses in coal mining as industries invest in emissions reductions. The Washington company argues significant capital purchases would drive the gains.
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Washington
U.S
Management Information Services Inc
Economic effects of acid rain control by state
Kentucky shows a net loss of 2 513 units and 395 million dollars, plus 15 690 units and 2.2 billion dollars. Ohio records 1 275 with 68 million dollars loss, 4 815 and 80 million dollars. Pennsylvania posts losses of 1 516 and 411 million dollars, plus 1 130 and 368 million dollars. Tennessee reports 2 334 with 204 million dollars, 3 355 and 236 million dollars. Virginia lists 3 978 with 388 million dollars, 3 154 and 188 million dollars. West Virginia totals 13 006 with 1.5 billion dollars, minus 2 010 and 291 million dollars. All states combined show 100 839 with 7.5 billion dollars, and 194 772 with 13.1 billion dollars.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
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