Syria warns US to back Israel as Marines hold Beirut
Beir ut Syria threatens American blood in a possible Lebanon war while 1 200 Marines of a four nation peacekeeping force in Beirut say they will defend themselves if attacked. Damascus calls US actions imminent and pushes back against Israel allies amid troop buildups along the cease fire line.
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Nayef Hawatmeh
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Maj
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Assad
Tripoli
Muammar Khadafy
JANA
West Virginia jobs plan gains tentative backing
A House Senate conference committee tentatively approved a funding compromise for a statewide jobs program after Senate leaders conceded the main sticking point. The plan relies on budget cuts over two fiscal years and may be revisited in July depending on the state’s finances.
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Senate
Warren McGraw
Joe Spears
Randolph
Jay Rockefeller
Nelson
Economy shows lasting recovery with 1.1 percent April rise
The Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 1.1 percent in April, marking a 10th straight monthly gain. Officials say the recovery is broadening and on course, as nine of 11 indicators advance, with higher average work hours leading the rise. Foreclosures remain high though new filings ease in Q1.
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Larry Speakes
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Allen Gutheim
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Philadelphia
Safewright files second damages suit against Daily Telegraph
Mrs. Libby Safewright former Tazewell County Animal Shelter manager sues Daily Telegraph Printing Co editor Hugh Ike Shott Jr executive editor Richard Wesley and staff writer Karen Kaplan in Tazewell County Circuit Court alleging articles in 1982 led to her 1983 dismissal. She seeks 50 000 compensatory and 50 000 punitive damages from each defendant. Earlier in December 1982 she filed another suit totaling 55 000 which was dismissed for improper filing. Represented by William B. Talty.
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Libby Safewright
Tazewell County
Daily Telegraph Printing Company
Hugh Ike Shott, Jr
Richard Wesley
Karen Kaplan
Safewright
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Kaplan
William B. Talty
Tazewell
Prominent Va Side Doctor Dies at 72 in Bluefield
Dr. Sam Milchin a Bluefield area physician died at his home at 304 Union St age 72 of natural causes. He served as past president of Congregation Ahavath Sholom and B'nai B'rith and was active in Mercer County Medical Association and American Medical Association. Funeral Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Rabbi Elbert Sapinsley officiating. Memorials to charity.
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Issac
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B’nai B'rith
Bluefield-Princeton
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West Virginia Medical Association
American Medical Association
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Scottish Rite of Freemasonary
Roanoke
Kazim Temple
Milchin
University of Richmond
Medical College of Virginia
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Jenkin Jones
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Marine Corp
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Virginia
Macon
Hughes Honored at Mercer County School Supt Banquet
About 200 Mercer Countians attended an appreciation banquet at the Sheraton Inn to honor John M. Hughes, who will leave his post July 1. He declared no regrets about his tenure and urged focus on positive education reform while stressing the need for qualified Board of Education members. Speakers praised his leadership and initiatives.
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Daily Telegraph
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Sheraton Inn
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Mercer County
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Commission On Educational Excellence
Board of Education
West Virginia
Kanawha
Jim Smith
Bluefield High School
Amanda Heisel
Joanna Fredeking
Princeton
Mercer School
Irene Pauley
Princeton Senior
George Keatley
Harold Tomchin
Tomchin
John
Smith
Charleston
Johnny
Pay Raise For Giles Teachers In Budget
Giles County School Board approves an 8.4 million Fiscal Year 83-84 budget with a 6 percent across the board pay raise for employees, marking the fourth consecutive raise. The raise is supported by an anticipated 434,000 revenue increase while county funding was trimmed to 100,000 in new monies, prompting budget adjustments such as delaying a chair lift installation and pausing bus chassis purchases to protect salaries.
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Daily Telegraph
Pearisburg
Giles County School Board
Harold Absher
Newport
Absher
Giles High School
Narrows
Macy McClaugherty
Inside Annexation Proposals On Ballot
Town voters will decide on annexation proposals while budget optimism is voiced in Tazewell. Page 6 covers the ballot items and civic planning.
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Tazewell
Director Hired For Crafts Center At Bluefield
The Bluefield Area Arts and Crafts Center hires Mike Meador of Madison as director effective July 1 with a $14,000 salary split evenly between the center and state funds. Meador, son of Margaret Meador, brings applicable experience. The board also commends Mercer County School Superintendent John Hughes for his outstanding service.
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Bluefield Area
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