29 Nov 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1986
Page
1
Martinsville faces Tazewell and Giles meets Laurel Park while Garden plays Drewry in Virginia district playoffs. Mason Physicists shake hands of left handed universe as Jina Sports reports C-1.
Accu Weather calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight remains cloudy with a chance of rain or drizzle late and a low around 42 degrees.
The Cineplex Odeon Corp operator of 457 theaters in the U S and Canada offers premium drinks alongside gourmet food as a new feature. A Mercer County Development Authority proposal to raise 500000 over five years to spur economic growth is deemed insufficient.
Iranian sources allege up to twenty planeloads of U S weapons were delivered to Iran during a May trip by former national security adviser Robert McFarlane. Planes reportedly landed at Qale Morghi airbase near Tehran, with bomb parts and tank engines on board, and flight plans destroyed afterward. Several airport officials were arrested in connection with the haul.
Washington AP report says President Reagan and his chief of staff Donald T. Regan confront questions about the Iran arms sale affair and secret Contra funding. Regan denies knowledge of Swiss accounts while aides press for accountability after Poindexter’s resignation and North’s role.
The United States flies a B 52 modified to carry cruise missiles, surpassing the SALT II ceilings for bombers and misiles. Pentagon notes the aircraft left Kelly AFB, joined SAC at Carswell AFB, while submarines remain in port awaiting overhaul rather than dismantlement. The move follows years of policy shifts and debate among Washington officials and allies.
France West Germany and Belgium voiced regret over the United States adding the 131st modified B 52 bomber beyond the SALT II ceiling marking a setback for disarmament talks. Soviet leader Gorbachev called the action a major mistake and warned it could hinder strategic arms reductions.
The day after Thanksgiving drew thousands to Mercer Mall and area stores as holiday shopping kicked off. Managers report strong turnout and steady demand for basics like compact disc players TVs VCRs and accessories with fur and toy sales rising. Mall security tightened as Playland Toys and Radio Shack drew large crowds and staff expect continued brisk buying through the weekend.
Buchanan County tops Virginia counties with an October unemployment rate of 18.2 percent, while statewide figures show a rise to 4.7 percent as labor force growth outpaced job gains. The Virginia Employment Commission noted higher labor force levels near 2.96 million, with 17,100 more job seekers than September but only 12,000 more employed.
Atlanta AP report says a federal CDC study across 21 states and DC finds more people trying to quit smoking while women reduce cessation at a slower rate than men. The 1985 survey of 25,000 smokers defines an attempter as someone who remained smoke free for at least one week in the year.
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