Haig’s Senate confirmation as Secretary of State advances
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 15 to 2 to recommend Alexander Haig’s confirmation as secretary of state, despite Watergate concerns. He is expected to be approved by the full Senate next week. Two dissenters cited risks of expediency and moral direction amid Nixon era investigations.
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Iran's New Hostage Proposal Reaches Washington
U S officials call Iran's latest offer to free 52 American hostages very complicated and a different approach to key issues. White House State Department and Treasury weigh terms as Carter's decision looms, with Haig briefed and cautious comments from Muskie expected next week. Iran says Friday is the last practical day to finalize terms before outgoing administration hours end.
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Carter Proposes 1982 Budget With 27.5 Billion Deficit
President Carter sent Congress a 739.3 billion spending plan for 1982 predicting a 27.5 billion deficit, spotlighting defense and energy increases. The proposal, Carter’s farewell budget, anticipates Reagan’s immediate alterations and notes a modest inflation-adjusted spending rise.
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Surface Mining Plan Approved in West Virginia
Gov. Jay Rockefeller announced federal approval of West Virginia’s surface mining regulatory package. The plan grants the state sole rule administration with OSM in an oversight role, enabling $30 million in federal reclamation aid and aligning with the 1977 Surface Mining Act. West Virginia becomes the first major Eastern coal state to gain approval.
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Fire Origin Unknown In Princeton Main Street Blaze
Officials said they had not determined the source of a Wednesday night fire that gutted the Professional Square Building and damaged an adjoining structure, with estimated property losses of 300000. No injuries were reported, and investigators noted no arson signs.
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Court Denies Church Review in Kidnapping Case
West Virginia Supreme Court declined to review Freddie Joe Church's kidnapping conviction tied to the 1979 Mountaineer Motel hostage incident in Pineville. Church, 39, already serving life terms for first degree murder and kidnapping in Wyoming County, faced constitutional double jeopardy arguments from his defense. His wife Nancy Church received a 30 year sentence for related crimes.
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Weather Outlook From National Weather Service
Mostly cloudy with occasional flurries through Saturday. Highs in the 20s, tonight and Thursday lows in the teens. Saturday highs in the teens to mid 20s. The extended forecast through Monday calls for continued cold with a gradual warming. Little or no precipitation expected, with mountains seeing flurries. Daytime highs in the 30s, warming to the 40s by Monday, overnight lows upper teens to low 20s.
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