Economists Cite Slower Economy and Possible Recession Risk
Washington officials acknowledge a faster slowdown in housing, industry, and employment while defending that a recession is not certain. Private economists push that a recession may already be underway, though administration figures, led by Lyle Gramley, still hedge and cut growth forecasts for the second quarter to 1 to 3 percent annual rate.
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Pontiff Opens Trip Home With Mass For 300000
Pope John Paul II began his eight day Poland visit with an outdoor Mass in Warsaw for about 300000 as crowds lined Victory Square in 90 degree heat. Officials estimated a million watched the Pope’s arrival and he spoke of reconciliation and peace while acknowledging Poland’s government.
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West Virginia Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers
West Virginia experiences mostly cloudy and hazy conditions with scattered showers mainly in the south and east. Partial clearing in the west tonight with lingering showers in the east, followed by partial clearing and a mix of sun in the west on Monday. Highs range from the mid 70s to low 80s, with nightly lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. additional chances of showers and thunderstorms persist tonight and Monday, then partly cloudy with a continued shower risk and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Alabama youths killed in two car crash near Ebro Florida
Six teens, four from Huntsville Alabama, die in a two car collision on a rural highway near Ebro in the Florida Panhandle. Leonard Hall former congressman and Eisenhower aide dies at 78 after a stroke in April. Heavy rains cause flooding in Nacogdoches Texas evacuations. Brazil raises minimum export prices for coffee citing cold wave damage. Two gunmen kill a police reservist and a civilian in Armagh. Zimbabwe Rhodesia says it crushed a pilot in a bid to assassinate Abel Muzorewa.
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Byrd Urges Graduates to Embrace Challenges at Bluefield State
U S Senator Robert C. Byrd, Senate Majority Leader, told Bluefield State College’s 1979 graduates not to fear future challenges. Speaking at the 82nd commencement, Byrd praised coal’s role in world markets and urged graduates, many first generation college students, to pursue higher achievement as they begin their careers. He received an honorary degree alongside two others during the ceremony.
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Probers Spotlight Blame Share in TMI Incident
Washington AP reports early hours at Three Mile Island showed multiple failures. Valves, training, instruments, and communication breakdowns contributed while officials warned of needed fixes that were largely ignored. John Kemeny warns major issues demand further probes before conclusions.
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Bluefield Community Hospital to be dedicated today
Telegraph reports the new Bluefield Community Hospital will be officially dedicated today with public ceremonies and local officials expected to attend. The event marks a milestone for community healthcare and expanded medical services in the area.
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