Marines Train Lebanese Force At Beirut Airport
A U S Marine instructor in camou flage trains nearly 100 Lebanese air assault soldiers in hand to hand combat at Beirut International Airport as part of the multinational peacekeeping mission. The training completed earlier this month strengthens Lebanon security forces for the current peace effort.
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City Junior High to Correct Ventilation System Problem
Bluefield junior high will overhaul the chimney to fix a ventilation issue linked to illness among students and staff. The gas heater vents will be moved under Bluefield Gas Company direction, while the smokestack height will be increased to prevent smoke intrusion. Officials from SEM Partners deny responsibility for the problem.
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Friday Ex-shelter manager wants reinstatement
Marvin Williams named Concord coach. Friday sports brief notes page six report with local aims. Williams returns to lead Concord after prior shelter role, cited motivation and experience.
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Thompson mum on possible closing of plant
Thompson, president of West Virginia Baking Company’s Bluefield bakery, refused to say if the rejection of company proposed concessions by Teamsters Local 175 will force the plant to close. He noted employees voted not to accept temporary concessions and declined further comment while announcing possible developments.
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Subcommittee Clears Extended Jobless Benefits
Washington AP report notes a House subcommittee approved up to ten extra weeks of jobless benefits for states hit hardest by the recession despite objections from President Reagan and Republicans. The action coincided with a separate $4.6 billion recession relief bill favored by Democrats. Reagan indicated possible changes as the measure proceeds.
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Reagan Shifts EPA Leadership Amid Lavelle Fallout
President Reagan named a replacement for Rita Lavelle and moved two other EPA administrators as part of a shakeup amid ongoing investigations. Lavelle testifies she was wrongly fired and questions monitoring of agency records while the president defends Burford and urges focus on actions over speculation.
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Elliott H. Levitas
D-Ga
Stringfellow
California
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McGraw proposes $500 million bond for jobs program
Senate President Warren McGraw floated a broad jobs program financed by a $500 million bond issue at a Senate Democratic Caucus in Charleston. He said the idea is provisional and would require a constitutional amendment to authorize bond sales.
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West Virginia House OKs tax plan and study talks
McGraw outlined a jobs program with a bond issue to fund unemployment relief. A special election on West Virginia Day, June 20, could ratify the amendment. Possible funding includes severance tax on coal, higher personal income tax, payroll tax, or a state lottery tied to debt retirement. Leaders plan further caucus and discussion next week.
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Princeton Hospital Administrator Fights Hospital Charge Claims
Princeton Community Hospital administrator William L. Sheppard called an Associated Press report mislead ing and unfair after the State Health Department listed PCH among 10 West Virginia hospitals with high charges and high profits. He noted Bluefield Community Hospital and St Luke's also appear in higher profit categories, with PCH showing lower charges per inpatient day over the three-year study. The department’s three-year data rank St Luke's and Bluefield higher in profit and charge levels, while PCH trails them in both metrics.
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