Inmates Reach Settlement At West Virginia Penitentiary
Rioting inmates who controlled the West Virginia Penitentiary freed six hostages on Thursday and pledged to release the remaining seven after a televised settlement with state officials. Two inmates died in the uprising, sparked by bans on contact visits and prison conditions. A face to face meeting with Gov. Arch Moore was agreed and expected Friday, with assurances against reprisals and access to reporters.
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James Earl Robbins
Judy Wilson
John Wilson
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Where's Moore? Governor absent during West Virginia prison riot
Gov Arch Moore averse to delegation was uncharacteristically absent as 16 hostages were taken at 5 30 p m in Moundsville West Virginia Penitentiary. His office insisted he had personal control but could not be located in Charleston or Moundsville and sources said he was in Miami for the Orange Bowl. The press office declined to specify his location while inmates negotiated to end the two day stalemate.
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Charleston Gazette
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Pregnancy death rate drops for women 35 and older
A study shows the pregnancy related death rate for women 35 and older has fallen about 50 percent in recent years. Yet older women remain about three times more likely to die from such causes than younger women. Researchers credit higher socioeconomic status and advances in medical care for the decline.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
James W. Buehler
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Virginia counties report small rise in November unemployment
The November jobless rate in several southwestern Virginia counties edged up slightly from October. Yet the increase marks a clear improvement over the same period last year, based on figures from the Virginia Employment Commission.
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Virginia
Factory orders rise modestly as durable goods slip
Washington reports November factory orders at 197.4 billion dollars, up 1 percent from October. Non durable goods surge 2.5 percent, while durable goods slip 0.3 percent, marking a three month decline trend that worries economists about upcoming production and job stability.
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U.S
Commerce Department
European airports tighten security after Rome and Vienna attacks
Attacks on Rome and Vienna airports prompt European authorities to deploy armed police and armored cars at major air terminals. AP reports heightened security across London Athens Copenhagen Amsterdam Rome Vienna with El Al given special protection. Some airports already on high alert and note limited additional measures. At Rome workers staged a three hour strike delaying international flights.
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Friday Outside Weather Outlook With Showers
Fr iday forecast calls for cooler conditions with clouds and sun and scattered showers. High near 42 and a low around 24 tonight. Saturday brings sun and clouds with highs about 39 and a low near 26. Sunday turns mostly cloudy with a chance of snow or rain. Weather A 12
Dow Jones slips as market opens new year
Dow Jones industrial average falls 8.94 points to 1537.73 as stocks sag on a subdued start to the new year. Philadelphia Mayor W Wilson Goode urges residents to rally against racial violence and strive to be a model for religious and racial freedom. Editorial.
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