21 Feb 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1986
Page
1
Player manager Pete Rose forecasts a strong Reds campaign as the season kicks off today. Cincinnati seeks early momentum and improved roster balance after a build up through spring.
West Virginia politics sees a steady stream of scandal as Charlie Brown, the third attorney general in four terms, heads to arraignment on eight counts tied to soliciting campaign contributions from staff. Grand jury scrutiny has touched state officials from Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely to Energy Director Ken Faerber, with past attorneys general facing indictments or resignations. Public sentiment ranges from resignation to cynicism as residents note patronage persists despite investigations.
The Senate approved a 1.6 billion dollar state budget for next year amid objections that spending exceeds projected revenues. Differences with the House include abortion funding cuts in the House plan and prison guard pay raises plus a flood plan in the Senate. A conference committee will begin Saturday to resolve issues.
Friday remains cloudy and blustery as the day cools to a high near 48 and then falls sharply. Tonight stays cold with flurries and a low around 24. Saturday offers intervals of clouds and sun with some flurries likely.
Temperatures soared into the 60s with a record 67 at Mercer County Airport and a 70-degree high logged by First National Bank on Federal Street in Bluefield. Weather record-keeper Tim Kish notes the prior Feb 20 record was 62 set in 1971.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose Thursday, advancing 14.56 points to 1,672.82 after a loss the previous day. Investors shifted toward stocks as markets regained momentum.
Charleston AP reports the West Virginia Employment Security Department borrowed an additional 10 million in January to pay jobless benefits, on top of 255 million already borrowed. Officials expect another 10 million loan in February as seasonal layoffs cut contributions. Moore’s office lists January benefits at 15.84 million against 16.02 million in contributions, with debt total at 266.36 million.
West Virginia Senate Labor Committee hears proposed right to work law with supporters arguing it will attract investment and opponents warning against eroding workers rights. Senator Harman cites Fantas Company and Exxon Chemical America as reasons firms avoid locating in the state.
In Grenada under a Caribbean sun President Reagan honored 19 servicemen killed in three days of fighting that ousted Cuban troops and led to a democratically elected government. He vowed the United States must aid those seeking freedom in Nicaragua and drew parallels to the Grenada action.
Education Secretary Bennett presented a national chart showing improved college entrance test scores and lower dropout rates, with 35 states posting higher college admission scores since 1982. The District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Alabama had the worst dropout rates, while Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota reported the best graduation rates. Bennett emphasized the gains across poor and minority populations and urged public disclosure of the findings.
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