Pope John Paul II Improves After Shooting Visit
Vatican reports say the pope, 60, sat up and received Communion in his hospital room after being wounded by an attacker in St. Peter's Square. Doctors describe his condition as serious but guarded as 30,000 mournful faithful gathered for prayers and messages of support from leaders including Brezhnev and Reagan.
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Lawmakers Pass Budget As Special Session Ends
Charleston West Virginia AP reports lawmakers closed a special session with a 1.28 billion dollar budget. Senate 21 3 House 79 14. It boosts state road funds by 36.5 million and restores 8.8 million in school funding via federal revenue sharing. Governor Rockefeller faces potential SSI session calls.
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Budget Writers Approve Plan For 1982 Compromise
House and Senate budget writers approve a 695.4 billion dollar nonbinding 1982 plan. It relies on revised administration assumptions and forecasts a 37.6 billion dollar deficit versus Reagan’s earlier 45 billion estimate, with a surplus of about 1.0 billion in 1984.
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Coal Talks Bog Down in Subcontractor Dispute
Washington AP reports coal industry and United Mine Workers negotiators failed to advance, clashing over limits on non union subcontractors. Union President Sam Church said progress was slow and another session is set for Friday at 10:30 AM. The 49 day strike conditions remain unresolved.
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Friday Index Reports on violence in the coalfields
Page 13 reports violence in the coalfields with terse updates on incidents, locations such as mining districts and involved parties, and brief notes on investigations or official responses. Page 8 previews a new car model aimed at competing with imports, highlighting features and market strategy.
Weekend rain clears with warming weekend forecast
The National Weather Service projects periods of rain today with clearing by Saturday night. Highs today reach the upper 50s to 60s and nights drop to the 40s to mid 50s. Saturday highs in the 60s to low 70s with fair skies. Saturday night through Monday, highs average in the 70s, with mountain areas in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s to 50s.
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West Virginia approves budget and tax changes in special session
The West Virginia Legislature completed a special session beginning May 4 with a 1.28 billion dollar budget for the new fiscal year, a 66 percent sales tax hike to 5 cents, higher truck fees and a 5 dollar surcharge, raises for teachers and staff, reduced racing taxes, and raises for judges and justices. The session also boosted mileage allowances and amended the school aid formula, while deferring a second session on elderly and disabled payments.
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Supreme Court
Rockefeller Denies DOH Whitewashing Allegations
West Virginia Governor John D. Rockefeller IV denied that the state Department of Highways in Mercer County is being pressured to whitewash political activity. He spoke at the Bluefield Country Club during the scholarship banquet, backing Highway Commissioner Charles Miller and DOH officials as an internal probe by the Daily Telegraph continues. The paper has reported sales of Mercer County Democratic Club memberships to DOH workers during working hours, though officials say sales occurred around lunchtime.
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Coal Strike Dampens Economy Amid Limited Fallout
On the eve of the walkout’s 50th day, economists note slowed growth yet avoid dire forecasts unless the strike extends into mid summer. Utilities and steel mills stockpiled coal, reducing immediate impact, while coal production drops to 8.5 million tons weekly and rail lines, steel producers, and coal distributors face losses. non union producers benefit from shifted demand.
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