White House to Review EPA Contact Probe in Congress Calls
The White House announced an internal review Friday into possible improper contacts between presidential aides and EPA officials. Congress seeks deeper inquiry with calls for an FBI probe of potential criminal violations and scrutiny of DOJ advice on document access.
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Cable Franchise Change Likely Requires New Agreement
Bluefield city officials say any shift in the Bluefield Cable systems franchise would need a new agreement rather than an extension. The firm seeks an eight year extension to 15, with the current 3 percent revenue payment continuing through 1989. The City Board will study the request. city legal staff say extensions are unlikely and a new franchise with updated terms is probable. The board also controls rates and installation fees, while PSC regulation remains a factor in public utilities.
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Daily Telegraph
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Harry Dorr
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State Senate rejects House tax measure in WV
Charleston West Virginia AP reports the state Senate rejected the House of Delegates version of a bill raising income taxes by 85 million. The Senate had passed its own package of 95 million with different distribution. House plan targets lower brackets. Senate plan hits upper brackets hardest. For a family of four earning 18 000, House adds about 558 extra dollars next year. Senate adds about 472 dollars. High earners face 45 300 plus tax under House vs 55 600 under Senate.
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West Virginia senators push new jobs plan in 1983 session
West Virginia lawmakers debate tax increases in a joint jobs plan. The House backs a permanent top-bracket income tax rise plus a two year 15 percent surtax on personal and corporate taxes. Senate proposals would make many increases permanent with a temporary B O and manufacturing tax credits 1984 end date. Both chambers adjourned for a long weekend after Friday voting, House sending 11 bills to the Senate.
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Prices Up Slightly as Inflation Eases on New CPI
Washington AP report shows January consumer prices rose 0.2 percent paced by housing costs, while gasoline and fuel oil fell sharply. Major banks cut their prime lending rate to 10.5 percent from 11, the lowest in over four years. The Labor Department refines housing costs using a rental equivalence measure, nudging the CPI higher than the old method. Economist cautious on year inflation, with energy prices expected to ease.
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Pittsburgh
Janet Norwood
Mercer County bus driver killed in freak accident
Bonnie Darlene Conley 40 of Bluefield was struck by a tractor trailer while repairing a bus chain on U S 19. The operator, Albert Nunn of Bland Virginia, reportedly braked and jackknifed the rig, colliding with the bus. Nunn faces negligent homicide charges. five students and a bus aide were unharmed.
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TMR
Princeton High School
Saturday Jobs relief plan clears House
The House passes the relief plan tied to Saturday jobs as part of ongoing congressional actions. Hurley's Davis is named a Wasp, marking a notable roster move amid league or team context. The report outlines implications for politics and sports headlines on Page 8.
Virginia Budget Talks Drag Into Late Session
In Richmond three senators and three delegates met to reconcile differences in Virginia's 13.9 billion budget. Negotiators reported tentative progress on major issues but warned final decisions hinge on unresolved items. Governors cuts to balance revenues prompted spending reductions of five percent this year, with proposals to raise to six percent next year.
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Virginia
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Richard Bagley
Champion
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Charles S. Robb
Williams Extradited To Arizona To Face Arizona Murder Charge
Ronald T. Williams, twice convicted of murder, is extradited from West Virginia to Arizona to face a March 12, 1981 murder charge in Scottsdale. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Williams, a West Virginia inmate, was on a chartered flight escorted by corrections officials. He previously escaped from Moundsville Prison in 1979 during a breakout that left a trooper dead and made the FBI Most Wanted list before his capture.
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Ohio Valley
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Maricopa County
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Scottsdale, Ariz
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