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24 Feb 1987
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1987
Page
1
Dow Jones Drops 18 Points on Broad Market Slide
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 18.70 points to 2216.54 after a broad stock market decline triggered by a morning selloff, with bank shares among the hardest hit.
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Dow Jones
West Virginia tax stance calls for poverty line exemption
The opinion argues against reimposing a 5 percent sales tax on goods unless individuals at or near the poverty line are exempted. It urges careful consideration of this and other tax changes before action is taken.
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West Virginia
Reagan uncertain if he approved first Iran arms deal
A senior official says President Reagan cannot recall approving the fall 1985 arms shipment to Iran and may have given conflicting testimony to the Tower Commission. The account notes limited documentation and possible briefing gaps, with immune testimony being considered for witnesses as Congress probes the Iran arms initiative.
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Washington
Reagan
Iran
Administration
Tower Commission
Commission
Israel
Senate
Reagan chief of staff says he will stay several days
Washington AP Regan told advisers he expects to remain in office for several more days while sources close to First Lady Nancy Reagan predict he will leave soon. A White House official said Regan discussed the question with President Reagan and would revisit after the Tower report.
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Washington
Reagan
Donald Regan
Nancy Reagan
Teachers Strike Could Cripple West Virginia Schools
West Virginia educators warned a strike by MCEA members would cripple local county schools and remove up to 89 percent of teachers in some areas. Mercer County Supt William Baker criticized the Legislature while MCEA President Jan Farley called for action to push lawmakers to address teachers concerns. Mercer County educators rallied outside the courthouse, demanding better student resources and a legislative response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Educational Association
Mercer County
William Baker
Jan Farley
MCEA
Princeton Junior High
Amerika ends with a yawn as ratings miss expectations
The miniseries Amerika drew protests and failed to meet ratings hopes despite an initial large audience. Nielsen figures show an average 19.0 rating and about 29 share across major markets, with ABC allegedly guaranteeing higher figures. Advertisers face lower-than-expected returns as the controversial Soviet life epic ends with Devin Milford dead and his son opposing the regime.
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Devin Milford
Kris
Kristofferson
George Trapp
New York Life Insurance Co
ABC
Driver given year in deaths of two women
Billy Randall Browning of Bluefield was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a 1986 drunk driving crash on U S Route 460 that killed Annie Thomas and Kimberly Bowling. Indicted on two counts of DUI he faced up to three years in jail per count. He was sentenced to one year in Mercer County jail.
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Billy Randall Browning
Crumpecker Hill
Annie Thomas
Kimberly Bowling
Mercer County
Bluefield
Thomas
Bowling
Reagan backs work oriented welfare proposals from governors
At a White House meeting President Reagan backed low cost work oriented elements of the governors welfare reform plan while resisting a national standards scheme. Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton noted the president’s support and said the outlook for welfare reform improved. The plan, approved by the governors executive committee, aims to require work for welfare recipients with children or the elderly and to create a government recipient contract for job help, education, training, day care and placement programs. The governors plan to seek broad approval in their winter meeting.
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White House
Reagan
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
National Governors’ Association
Clinton
New Hampshire
John Sununu
High rollers inhabit Atlantic City suites at Sands and Golden Nugget
Atlantic City casinos reserve opulent suites for high rollers, with entrance by limousine and access to multilevel penthouse rooms. Sands Executive Bradley Stone notes suites are priced by wear and tear and expectations, not for rent, with entertainers potentially costing casinos up to 150000 if they spurn a rival venue. Golden Nugget emphasizes antiques, private amenities, and personalized in-room baskets for VIP guests.
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the Sands
Bradley Stone
Versailles
Golden Use
Habitat
Nplo Shanes
Onealad
Mark Starrett
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