October unemployment rises as payrolls surge in booming economy
Washington reports unemployment up to 6 percent in October while payrolls jump by 550000, signaling a booming economy despite stock market plunges. Labor force growth drew 415000 more workers, lifting the jobless rate despite strong job gains. Richard Rahn of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce cautions against reading the rate as negative.
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Washington
Labor Department
Richard Rahn
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ginsburg asked to withdraw from Supreme Court race
President Reagan authorized a Cabinet member to urge Douglas H. Ginsburg to withdraw after it emerged he had used marijuana. Education Secretary William Bennett conveyed the pressure, saying the fight was unwinnable and that staying in would hurt the president, with Reagan replying he should do what he thinks is right.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reagan
Douglas H. Ginsburg
Ginsburg
William Bennett
Bennett
Love Miller
Miller
Sturgeon Found Dead In Lake Washington Near Monster Tale
Police found an 11-foot sturgeon weighing about 900 pounds at the north end of Lake Washington near Kirkland. State fisheries officials estimate the fish was born around 1900, ending local legends of a duck-eating monster in the lake.
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Bellevue
Wash
Lake Washington
Roger Heath
King County
Kirkland
GOP deficit plan proposal seeks 30 billion cuts and taxes
Congressional Republicans proposed a 30 billion deficit-reduction package that would raise more taxes than President Reagan seeks while imposing greater domestic spending cuts than Democrats prefer. The offer followed a White House meeting where Senate Republicans pressed Reagan to reconfirm his stance.
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Washington
Congressional
Republicans
Reagan
White House
Senate
Weather Today Sunny Skies With Mild Afternoon High
Today will be sunny and milder with a high near 54 degrees per Accu Weather. Tonight becomes partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low around 38 degrees.
Man With Ax Seizes Air Canada Jet at San Francisco
A man stormed an Air Canada jet at San Francisco International Airport and held an ax to the pilot’s head. After about 30 hours in custody, authorities said the hijacker surrendered. The pilot and crew were unharmed and the plane had been emptied of passengers.
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San Francisco
Air Canada
San Francisco International Airport
Ron Wilson
Dublin
FBI
Turpin
Forests Closed in 14 WV Counties as Fires Rage
Gov Arch Moore Jr ordered a closure of forests in 14 southern West Virginia counties to public activity due to ongoing wildfires. The designated danger area covers Mercer, McDowell, Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, Wyoming and parts of Putnam Kanawha and Mason. Bluefield and Bluewell areas issued burn moratoriums as fires threaten unharvested woods.
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West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Mercer
McDowell
Boone
Cabell
Fayette
Lincoln
Logan
Mingo
Raliegh
Wayne
Wyoming
Putman
Kanawha
Mason
Kanawha River
Credit climbs as Americans buy cars. September surge
The Federal Reserve reports consumer debt rising 12.2 percent annual rate in September, led by auto loans up 3.24 billion and credit card borrowing up 2.02 billion. August had a 5 billion rise, while mobile-home loans fell. economists warn of potential pullback amid stock market declines.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Local car sales stay steady despite market downturn
Local dealers report no drop in auto purchases amid stock market turmoil. Cole Chevrolet Cadillac notes steady sales as buyers avoid heavy stock market risks, while Haun Motors says mid range domestic models may face reluctance. Mitchener Corp. cites typical slow autumn months and unchanged year over year results.
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Bluefield Area
Charlie Cole
Cole Chevrolet-Cadillac
Cole
Cadillac
U.S. Route 460
Dick Kaufman
Haun Motors
Volkswagen
Mer
cedes-Benz
Audi
Subaru
Kaufman
Mercedes
Bob Martin
Mitchener Corp
Narrows
Martin
PHS Stadium Dedicated Amid Enthusiastic Turnout
A near capacity crowd attended the dedication ceremonies for Princeton High School’s Anne S. Hunnicutt Stadium, a $1.75 million facility funded as part of a broader sports complex. Mercer County Superintendent William H. Baker described the project as a four year dream realized by a few people.
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Princeton High School
Anne S. Hunnicutt
Mercer County
William H. Baker
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Princeton
Jet
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Art Meade
Ed Davis
Bluewell
Brownland
David Quick
The
Daily Telegraph
Buck Ragan
PHS Foundation
Charles Pace
PHS
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