Invasion of Nicaragua Seen as Problem Yet Possible
Tom Wicker reports from The New York Times on U S plans for a potential Nicaragua invasion. Analysts warn military power cannot easily resolve political conflict and question public support, long-term legitimacy, and regional consequences.
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Southern Command
United States
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Bill Keller
New York Times
Saigon
Washington
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Brinkley
Keller
Central America
Somoza
Times
el Salvador
Recycling plant urged to curb Mercer County litter problem
Editorial argues a aluminum and glass recycling plant at Glenwood Park Mercer County Opportunity Workshop would boost litter control efforts. Princeton Task Force for Economic Development backs the plan with support from West Virginia BIRP and RKO Bottlers. A July 8 meeting with Weirton representatives is planned to discuss plant feasibility and benefits.
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Litter Control Organization
Princeton Task Force For Economic Development
Opportunity Workshop For
Glenwood Park
RKO
West Virginia Beverage Industry Recycling Program Inc
Opportunity Workshop
Princeton
Jim Cannon
Cannon
West Virginia
BIRP
Weirton
Crosswalk enforcement eyed to protect pedestrians in Bluefield
Bluefield police will enforce crosswalk rules to protect right of way for pedestrians. Police Chief Jim Dent notes motorists often see the road as theirs and recent narrow misses prompted a tougher approach. The goal is to maintain the city’s strong safety record and deter violators with swift action.
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Bluefield
Jim Dent
Dent
Speakes faces reporters with sharp tongue at White House briefings
Washington D C May 30 1981 Associated Press Spokesman Larry Speakes shows an acid tongue during routine briefings while defending Reagan's aid to the Contras and addressing questions on tax letters and SALT II. He clashed with reporters over coverage and demanded an apology for criticism. Bea C Paine Bluefield West Virginia thanks supporters in a personal note.
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Associated Press
Washington
Larry Speakes
White House
Speakes
Reagan
Daniel Ortega
Soviet Union
Congress
Central America
America
Telegraph Seeks Signed Letters From Readers
Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics and will publish those with the writer’s signature address and telephone number. Authors should include full contact details to be considered for publication.
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Daily Telegraph
Mercer County pushes joint bridge project for Brickyard Road
The Mercer County Commission asks Norfolk Southern and the West Virginia Department of Highways to jointly design a new Brickyard Road Bridge at the bottom of State Route 16 north of Princeton. The road carries about 2,000 vehicles daily and school buses up to eight times a day, with several accidents including a death reported.
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West Virginia Department of Highways
Brickyard Road
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Ray Bragg
State Department of Highways
William S. Ritchie
Harry Thacker
Bluefield
Railroad
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DOH
Ritchie
Lane Bailey
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
Charleston
Gene Bailey
Richard Flanigan
Jim McNeely
Howard Wellman
Fred Parker
Tony Whitlow
Nick Joe
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