VP Bush a busy man on his 61st birthday
James Reston notes Vice President George Bush is highly active in 1986, juggling leadership access, foreign trips, and fundraising. He supports Reagan policies while seeking a 1988 nomination, kept mostly behind the scenes, and enjoys a Massachusetts Avenue home as he travels to London Paris Rome Bonn Brussels and The Hague.
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Bluefield’s charter on mayor selection deemed illogical
The 1921 Bluefield City Charter requires a newly elected board to name a mayor within 10 days but while the board does not take office until the first Tuesday in August. This raises questions about open meetings and official capacity. The editorial calls for charter changes to allow mayor selection when the new board takes office.
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Letters Express Contrasting Views On Military Policy
Edith Bell of Athens W V condemns junior ROTC and military indoctrination in Mercer County schools arguing for peace education and literacy over drills and weaponry. A Norfolk Southern Corp reader notes corrections about company name and executive details in prior editorials.
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Missing clothes from Oakvale High School bag
Mrs Waldron reports a bag with a dress slip white sandals pantyhose shirt and socks disappeared from Oakvale High School on Wednesday June 5. She requests return and notes hardship with disability and family counts. Contact 898 5231 in Princeton West Virginia.
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Mercer County Landfill Eyes Out-of-County Waste Fee
The Mercer County Landfill Task Force recommends accepting out-of-county refuse at Green Valley for 15 dollars per ton, higher than the 5 dollars paid by residents, with approval from five-member members and operator L E Joyce. County and task force members aim to keep local fees low while boosting funding for equipment and capital expenditures.
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Butch) Joyce
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