Officials urge young doctors to report incompetent colleagues
Health Secretary Otis Bowen told NYU School of Medicine graduates that the profession cannot tolerate a brotherhood of silence. He linked malpractice limits to medical competence and cited a government study showing state boards are overwhelmed with complaints but lack resources to discipline poor physicians.
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Washington
Bowen
New York University School of Medicine
New York
Bluefield graduates celebrate at Bluefield State College
Carole Arnold of Bluefield Virginia hugs Randy Gilpin a 1986 Bluefield High graduate during the Thursday night ceremony at Bluefield State College gymnasium More than 200 graduates attended the commencement and many later joined Project Graduation a drug and alcohol free party at Mitchell Stadium
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Bluefield
Randy Gilpin
Bluefield High School
Bluefield State College
Mitchell Stadium
Senate OKs Saudi arms deal amid veto override vote
The Senate voted 66 to 34 to allow Reagan to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia, failing to reach the two thirds needed to override his veto. The $265 million package includes Sidewinder and Harpoon missiles, with $89 million of Stinger missiles removed after concerns they could reach terrorists.
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Senate
Reagan
Saudi Arabia
Capitol Hill
Desert Kingdom
Richard Lugar
R-Ind
Foreign Relations Committee
City board rejects Bluefield gas purchase option
Bluefield City Board withdrew from buying Bluefield Gas Company after City Manager Fred Burton recommended against exercising the option. He cited lack of opportunity to acquire Gas Service Inc. or Commonwealth Public Service, uncertain profitability, and no authority to name a buyer.
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Hope
Bluefield Gas Company
Fred Burton
Gas Service Inc
Commonwealth Public Service
Burton
State Public Service Commission
Repre
Contamination at Joy Manufacturing site prompts concerns
New Jersey owner Elwin Aliff reports testing show extremely high levels of two dioxins at the former Joy Manufacturing Bluefield service center. EPA staff and Senator Rockefeller call for vigilant monitoring and fast cleanup funding while questioning EPA disclosure and actions.
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New Jersey
Joy Manufacturing Company
Bluefield
Elwin Aliff
Aliff
U.S
Walter Lee
EPA
John D. Rockefeller IV
Dw.va
Friday Weather Outlook Cloudy for Humid Showers Expected
Friday will be cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and thunderstorms possible. The high reaches 77 degrees with clouds lingering tonight and a shower or thunderstorm possible. low around 62.
Editorial On Gov Arch Moore And Legislature
A thoughtful editorial notes ongoing political games between Governor Arch Moore and lawmakers may harm West Virginia’s already tarnished image. The column critiques the political maneuvering and its impact on public trust and state reputation.
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Arch Moore
Airlines cancel Bluefield flights during seven day paving period
Mercer County Airport runway will be repaved for about seven days in mid July forcing Christman Air System and Piedmont Commuter System to suspend service. Flights will continue from Beckley while taxiway usage will be limited and lights off at night. Contractor bids will be opened Tuesday with a federal grant due by month end. Odell Huffman nominated to fill vacancy left by Paul Shrewsbury.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
Christman Air System
Piedmont
Walter Christman
Christman Air
Beckley
Jan S. Bennett
Don Elmore
Hazelwood
Odell Huffman
Princeton
Paul Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Authority
Daniels Co
Huffman
Spy Trial Ends in Pelton Conviction
Ronald W. Pelton, a former National Security Agency communications specialist, was found guilty on four counts of spying for the Soviet Union after a 13 hour, two day deliberation. The 44 year old faces potentially three life terms plus 10 years with sentencing set for July 28, while defense plans an appeal claiming FBI rights violations.
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Ronald W. Pelton
National Security Agency
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