Inflation Rate Holds At 3.5 Percent In January
Washington AP reports inflation remained at a 3.5 percent annual rate in January, the lowest since the 1980-82 recession. Food costs jumped on fresh produce, medical care rose, while housing, transport, and clothing eased or fell. Officials note recession aided the decline, with unemployment rising and economists predicting further unwind after the downturn.
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Washington
Labor Department
White House
Larry Speakes
Reagan
Murray L. Weidenbaum
Barry Bosworth
State and City Dispute Wall Collapse Liability
State and Bluefield officials clash over who pays for damages from a wall collapse on Princeton Avenue. The highway department says the 25 foot retaining wall sits off state property, denying responsibility, while city officials insist maps place it on state right of way. Injured resident Pam Brinkley remains hospitalized after the incident and both sides review records to determine liability.
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Daily Telegraph
State Department of Highways
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
J.W. Feuchtenberger
Gary Chernenko
State Highway Department
Pam Brinkley
U.S. 19
Chernenko
Feuchtenberger
Looney
William Looney
Smith v. Bluefield
Princeotn Avenue
Smith
West Virginia
Decals From Pocahontas Coalfield Centennial Debut
The Pocahontas Coalfield Centennial offers 22 inch decals featuring a coal car replica and Princess Pocahontas head. Designed by Historic Pocahontas Inc and Centennial staff, the black red white decal is produced by a Bluefield artist. Office sales at 412 Bland St Bluefield WV price 50 cents each or five for $2.
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Pocahontas Coalfield
Pocahontas
Edna Drosick
Historic Pocahontas Inc
Charlene B. Meade
Centennial
Larain Murray
Bluefield
Canton
Ohio
Bland St
Busing Filibuster Abandoned in Senate Battle
Washington AP reports Liberal senators surrendered after a nine month fight to block anti busing legislation that would curb federal court power to order school desegregation. Senator Lowell Weicker called off the filibuster as the majority pushed toward passage next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Weicker
Testimony Concludes In Williams Hearing In Atlanta Trial
After nine weeks and 197 witnesses the Wayne Williams murder trial nears closing. Williams faces two murder charges in the slayings of Nathaniel Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne as jurors prepare to deliberate. Prosecutors cite fibers linking Williams to the victims while defense portrays him as focused on aiding young blacks and challenges witness reliability.
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Atlanta
Wayne Williams
Wayne
Faye Williams
Williams
Clarence Cooper
Alvin Binder
Binder
Cooper
Nathaniel Cater
Jimmy Ray Payne
Cater
Payne
Rockefeller defies GOP path as budget stalls in legislature
West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller presses to salvage his 1983 fiscal plan as lawmakers slash his proposed pay raises and tax proposals. House and Senate reshaped the $1.34 billion budget, shifting $57 million to highways and rejecting salary hikes, while Rockefeller vows to continue talks and work with the Legislature despite opposition.
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Charleston
W.va
Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Department of Highways
Senate Rejects 15 Tax Plans in West Virginia
The Senate Finance Committee rejected all 15 tax proposals submitted this year, including three from Governor Rockefeller, on a single vote. The decision effectively blocks a raise for state workers and teachers in fiscal 1983 unless a change occurs. Senator Joe Spears stated that today is not the day for new taxes.
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House Finance
Charles Polan
Dcabell
Charleston
W.va
Senate Finance Committee
Joe Spears
D Randolph
Jay Rockefeller
Manchin Denied Beer Over ID At Civic Center
Weather forecast notes very cold nights and sun through Saturday with highs in the 30s to 40s and mountain teens to single digits. In Charleston WV A James Manchin, age 54, is denied beer at a West Virginia Conference tournament game for lacking proper ID under Civic Center policy.
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National Weather Service
Virginia
Charleston
W.va
James Manchin
West Virginia
Manchin
Charleston Civic Center
Chuck Kinder
Civic Center
Kinder
Princeton area pro criticizes PCH policies by letter
Mercer Mall tax case hearings continue with additional testimony as local residents weigh in. FBI declines to confirm any McDowell investigation amid ongoing inquiries. A hotel walkway review finds safety standards unmet. Grammy winners are announced for this year. Senators push ERA issues to the high court as the McDowell Commission approves a new sick leave plan. Kegley School to close sparks community response. Inside Sports highlights Concord’s tourney success, Gate City defeats Graham in SWD action.
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Weidenbaum
New York
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Paul
A. Volcker
Volcker
R.A. Murray
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RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Coalfield Fete
U.S
House
Clyde Lee
Dhardy
Warren McGraw
Wyoming
Governor’s Mansion
Science and Culture Center
State Coal Commission
House Finance Committee
Polan
McGraw
Princeton Area
PCH
Mercer Mall
FBI
McDowell
Grammy Winnners
High Court
McDowell Commission
Kegley School
Concord
Gate City
Graham
Abby Obes
Dixon
Dr. Lamb
National News
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