Pope John Paul II Shot In St Peter Square
Pope John Paul II survived more than 52 hours of surgery for six gunshot wounds and remained in good and stable condition though the prognosis was guarded due to infection risk. A Turkish gunman opened fire as about 15 000 worshipers watched, wounding two women including one American. the pontiff was conscious and breathing on his own while authorities identified the attacker as a Turkish right wing extremist.
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Pope shot in Rome as doctors report stable condition
Professor Castiglioni said the pope survived a 5 2 hour operation after being shot twice in the lower body. The pope remained under care in the emergency unit with blood transfusions and hopes of recovery, while Vatican aide Silvestrini and witnesses described his calm state and prayers. Worldwide shock followed the incident as millions prayed for the pope and President Reagan offered prayers from Washington.
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Weather outlook with showers and warm weekend forecast
Thursday brings showers and possible thundershowers with highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s and cooler lows in the 40s to 50s. Friday sees more showers with highs in the 50s and 60s, followed by mostly sunny conditions Saturday through Monday with 60s and 70s highs and 40s to 50s mornings. In Charleston, Bluefield named All-West Virginia City for third straight year and Ripley wins Governor's Award.
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Pope John Paul II shot as world leaders mourn
AP reports shock and prayers after the pope is shot in St Peter's Square. Reagan and others express concern as TV networks interrupt programming. Worshipers in New York and Virginia react with prayers and sorrow. local clergy condemn violence and urge continued prayers during masses.
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Tax Cut Debated as Reagan Stand Persists
Washington AP Treasury Secretary Regan told Senate Finance Committee that President Reagan will not abandon the multiyear tax cut plan. He defended a 30 percent three year reduction as the only path for stable economic planning, while Republicans debated inflation risks and congressional plans.
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Progress Seen In Coal Talks
Washington negotiators reported early progress in a new three year contract to end the nationwide soft coal strike. UMW and Bituminous Coal Operators Association negotiators spent four hours in talks at a Washington hotel on the 48th day of the strike as union leaders pressed wage standards and subcontractor rules.
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Social Security COLA Delay Sheds Light on Budget Move
The Reagan administration weighs delaying the 11.2 percent cost-of-living raise due in July for 36 million Social Security recipients. A three month postponement to Oct 1 could save about $4 billion by shifting spending to 1982, though final decision rests with President Reagan and Congress.
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Heated hot dog debate moves to West Virginia Senate
In Charleston the state Senate sparred over a resolution urged by Republican J Frank Deem to stop using taxpayer funds for governor Jay Rockefeller s picnics at the mansion. The measure cites 37300 spent last year on July 4 and Labor Day events open to the public amid ongoing reelection campaigning.
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