29 Jul 1983
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1983
Page
1
Debbie Kittle of Bluefield steadies Rare Tradition as handlers ready the horse for the 15th Blue-Gray Shrine Classic Horse Show at Bluefield City Park. The event runs Thursday to Saturday, with Budweiser Clydesdales on display each night and Sultan's Santana to be shown Saturday.
The House tentatively approved cutting all secret military and intelligence aid to Nicaraguan rebels, shifting 80 million dollars to Central American allies while halting 19 million in covert support. The vote signals a victory for Reagan critics and faces an uncertain Senate path.
Washington reports a five year agreement letting Moscow buy up to 12 million metric tons of wheat and corn annually from U S stocks with a minimum of 9 million. Officials say the pact signals better long term prices but will not quickly alter farmers’ prices amid a huge current grain surplus. Brock and Block caution about political context while asserting a constructive, mutual benefit from the deal.
Congress approved a plan repealing tax withholding on interest and dividends, a move backed by Reagan who is expected to sign. The repeal, urged by savers and banks, would end withholding before Aug 5, with a small 20 percent withholding for cheaters after IRS notices. Senate and House votes were large, signaling broad support amid deficit concerns.
A prominent leader inaugurates a community program at Good News Mission, outlining goals and planned partnerships to expand support services for local families and students in need. Officials emphasize collaboration with nearby organizations to maximize outreach.
Darel Calvin Shumate, a long-time Gary area miner, left West Virginia after mines No.6 and No.9 closed in 1959. He wandered the East Coast seeking work, landing six months in Arlington, Virginia, earning 396 dollars a month. He supported a wife Hazel and two children during a harsh period before returning home.
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