Reagan veto keeps Saudi arms deal alive
President Reagan vetoed a resolution blocking the Saudi arms sale, arguing Congress would harm vital Middle East interests. Senate leaders said they would block an immediate sustain vote, plan to revisit after Memorial Day recess with a vote set for June 5.
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Weather outlook for Bluefield Princeton area
Accu Weather forecast shows cloudy skies with partial sun. Daytime high around 63 in the Bluefield Princeton region. Tonight partly cloudy and cool with a low near 45. Weather A-12.
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Dow Jones dips as volume rises on quiet trading day
The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials fell 8.81 to 1,775.17 after a 25.80 gain on Tuesday. NYSE volume reached 117.09 million shares, up from 112.99 million the prior session. In other news Mount View defeated Princeton 9-4 to force a deciding sectional game at Bowen Field today at 6:30 p.m.
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Moore vows to sign malpractice bill despite potential new session
Gov Arch Moore said he will sign the malpractice measure moving through the Legislature but warned he could call another special session if the insurance industry does not meet its commitments. He called the bill a Band Aid for mass policy cancellations and favored a broader plan to put the state into the insurance business, which leaders deemed too risky.
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Lawmaker doubts insurance crisis is over
State Sen. Tony Whitlaw of Mercer voiced doubt that the West Virginia insurance crisis, especially malpractice coverage, is resolved after a special session. He noted that House and Senate Band Aid bills remain in conference to negotiate a compromise despite initial passage.
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Tazewell Man Pleads Guilty In Boy's Slaying
Micahel Allen Roark known as Michael Allen Howery pleads guilty to second degree murder in the shooting death of three year old Richard Allen Roark in Pisgah. Prosecutors say the gunfire targeted the home over a hunting traps dispute. Roark had been held without bond. Patsy Harmon initially testified she was held at gunpoint to drive him to the residence.
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Prices fall as gasoline drags CPI down for April
U S government data show consumer prices slipping 0.3 percent in April marking the third straight monthly decline and the largest three month drop in 37 years driven by a plunge in gasoline costs. Excluding energy prices rose 0.4 percent with gains in food housing clothing and entertainment while imports and a weaker dollar suggest inflation may rise again. Analysts warn the best inflation news may be over as oil prices have begun to edge up since April.
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Thorn Elementary Kindergartners Learn Senses At Mall Center Court
Mercer Mall hosted Operation Fishbowl center court as Sharon Dyer’s Thorn Elementary kindergarten class explored the five senses. Petland staff brought animals to teach touch, featuring Andrea Webb and Morgan the Blue Front Amazon parrot in a classroom setting.
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City studies factors before Bluefield Gas purchase decision
City Manager Fred Burton said a feasibility study will assess whether the city should exercise its option to buy Bluefield Gas Co. and its subsidiary Commonwealth Public Service Corp. Key factors include aging infrastructure and upgrade costs with a decision not expected soon.
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