Journey into Yesterday marks Pocahontas coalfield centennial kickoff
A steam excursion train will haul Pocahontas coal and up to 300 passengers from Bluefield to Norfolk on March 17 to launch the Pocahontas Coalfield Centennial Celebration. The two-day event includes Norfolk lodging, official visits from coal and railway leaders, and a Norfolk reception. Tickets total about $150 per person with a 300-ticket cap.
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Norfolk Mayor Prepares Pocahontas Coalfield Centenary Ties
Norfolk Mayor Vincent Johns Thomas celebrates Pocahontas coalfield centennial with deep family ties to the industry. He describes long service by Johns Brothers, Inc. to American Coal Company, the Crane Creek complex, and a multi generation family legacy. A downtown March 17 celebration is planned with railroad and coal dignitaries, with further details on page 8A.
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Lebanon Vows Hardened Stance in Peace Talks Over Spy Stations
Lebanon pledges a hardened stance in four weeks of talks with Israel over troop withdrawal and U S proposed compromise that would have as many as 1200 Americans man electronic surveillance stations in central Lebanon. Prime Minister Wazzan says Israel remains unmoved on staffing. Habib briefs leaders and travels to Cairo and Riyadh to press Israel.
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Woman miner instructor teaches coal workers in Virginia
Judy Moore of Buchanan County instructs up to 98 male miners at a time in roof bolting explosives and safety, travels to schools and mine sites, and jokes about offering a 9 to 5 life while building a niche teaching in a male dominated industry.
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World Prepares for Satellite Debris Plunge and Global Alert
Governments worldwide mobilize for Cosmos 1402 reentry with naval and air forces on alert. The Pentagon and allied nations assess debris risk while Japan and Canada activate radiation detectors and emergency teams. Officials project most debris to burn up with small chance of land impact.
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Is Recession Ending Some Experts Believe That It Is
Washington AP reports the long recession may be ending quietly though with negative signs. Baldrige notes lower interest rates support cautious optimism about a modest recovery amid high deficits and slow job growth. Leading indicators rise, durable goods orders up 12 percent, yet production and housing remain weak.
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Sunday Eastern markets its coal push
Plucky Robyn Kealey returns to action in sports. Special Olympians train for regional and state tournaments. Reagan softens arms control stance as nuclear freeze proponents plan rally in Charleston. The Sunday magazine explores spelunking art and Bluefield Virginia’s town manager.
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Boyd Rebuttal Says County Finances Not Bleak
Welch McDowell County Commission President Jennings Boyd says former president R E Blair misrepresented the county finances in a Jan 17 Daily Telegraph interview. Blair argued current budget cuts due to Coal Severance Tax and Revenue Sharing declines show money shortages but remain manageable if agencies delay discretionary spending and repairs.
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