Barbara Mandrell and George Jones Lead ACM Awards Winners
Barbara Mandrell named entertainer of the year at the 16th annual ACM Awards in Los Angeles. George Jones, after a comeback from alcoholism, wins single record of the year song of the year and top male vocalist for He Stopped Loving Her Today. Dolly Parton earns top female vocalist. Kenny Rogers misses awards. Loretta Lynn stars in Coal Miner’s Daughter. Ernest Tubb receives Pioneer Award. KLAC Los Angeles named radio station of the year.
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ONeill Says House Dems Closing On Alternative Budget
President Reagan wins pledges from some Republicans as ONeill says Democrats are putting the White House on the run. Meese calls the outcome very close while Wright and others cast doubt on GOP plans to flip budget opponents. Democrats hold 242 to 190, needing 27 defections for passage.
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Landmark Daniel Boone Hotel Closes in Charleston W V
The Daniel Boone Hotel once hosted Elvis Presley and John F Kennedy and served as a hub for legislators in Charleston. It closed Thursday for renovation into an office complex with most furnishings sold. Amherst Coal Co seeks sale bids amid a statewide political economic backdrop following a UMW strike and revenue concerns.
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Writers Agree On Contract with Producers
The Writers Guild of America approved a contract with independent producers allowing TV programs such as Johnny Carson's Tonight Show to resume production. The eastern board voted 13 to 1 in New York City, and the West Coast board followed with a 16 to 1 approval.
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Prince Charles and Reagan discuss riding and falls at White House
In a White House photo session Prince Charles and Ronald Reagan, both avid horsemen, reflect on falls and horsemanship. Charles recalls a polo tumble in Australia while Reagan notes riders may part with their horses but should recover. Charles tours the Air and Space Museum, expressing interest in a shuttle ride only if permitted from the hold.
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Haig heads to NATO talks amid White House rift concerns
Haig travels to Rome for NATO foreign ministers meeting as allies fear his authority waning while a White House aide denies any campaign against him. He is trusted by many European leaders but Reagan overruled Haig on key policies, prompting Western unease about a united stance on Soviet arms talks and theater missile deployments.
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Israeli Planes Evade Syrian Installations Over Lebanon
Israeli warplanes crossed southern Lebanon but avoided Syria s newly installed SAMs in east Lebanon. Sonic booms frightened Sidon and Tyre residents after air strikes on Palestinian positions earlier in the week. The United States urged restraint and pressed the Kremlin to persuade Syria to withdraw missiles. Syrian officials accused Washington of backing Israeli attacks while Damascus hosted a May Day parade. Leaders in Jerusalem held crisis talks with no official statement issued. A de facto cease fire persisted in Beirut Zahle and central Lebanon despite ongoing tensions.
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SRC II Plant Costs Released
The U S Department of Energy released figures showing five year total cost for a coal liquefaction plant at 3 4 billion with projected revenues of 1 8 billion. In inflation adjusted terms revenue gains stem from higher oil prices and an accounting change. The project, joint between the United States West Germany and Japan, faces possible scuttling with a Bonn meeting set for June 4-5 to decide fate.
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Bulldozer Runs Amok In Gillette Raid
A 47 ton stolen bulldozer ran amok in Gillette Wyoming smashing 17 vehicles, tearing through power poles and three apartment walls along 2.2 miles. Police said damage ran into the millions with one officer injured after shotgun slugs were fired into the engine before the machine stalled and the driver fled.
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Erronous Tip Targeted Williams on Columbus Bus Route
West Virginia state police investigated a tip that convicted murderer Ronald Williams, once on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list, was en route on a Greyhound bus to Columbus, Ohio stopping in Charleston. The tip proved false. a 42 year old former Raleigh County woman was detained briefly for checking but not charged. Williams remains at large in connection with the Moundsville prison escape and police officer Kesner’s death.
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Keystone Public Hearing on Small Cities Program Progress
The City of Keystone will hold a public hearing on May 14, 1981 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall to comment on the second incremental year of HUD funded Multi-Year Comprehensive Small Cities Program and to assess past progress of the city, grantees, and contractors. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
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Welch WV seeks proposals for HUD CDBG grant engineering firms
The City of Welch West Virginia invites qualified engineering firms to submit proposals for a HUD CDBG grant project. Plans include storage facilities sidewalk and sanitary sewer work. Deadline May 14 1981. Contact Welch City Hall 304 436 3113 or Region 1 Planning and Development Council 304 425 9508.
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Public Notice Amends Virginia NPDES Permits and Certificates
State Water Control Board reviews amendments to NPDES permits for Consolidation Coal Pocahontas Preparation Plant and Amonate Mine. Petitions involve adding point source discharge, mine water pumping, and surface runoff through sedimentation ponds. Public comments requested with specific factual basis by final determination date.
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