Crowds of Yule Shoppers Hit Area Malls After Thanksgiving
Elaine Thompson reports crowds flocked to Mercer Mall and Claypool Hill Mall as the Christmas shopping season began. Shoppers bought trees, VCRs, televisions, stereos, and computers while local stores like Leggett's posted record post Thanksgiving sales amid ongoing unemployment concerns. Management cited strong December potential and noted the day’s busy turnout reflected aisles crowded with customers seeking holiday bargains.
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Sabotage paralyzes Tokyo rail network
Leftist saboteurs cut railway cables at 34 points in Tokyo, halting computers that run Japan's rail network and stranding millions of commuters in the worst disruption since the 1960s. About 6 million Tokyo riders and 0.5 million in Osaka affected. 48 people arrested as police hunted Chukaku-ha and related unions amid a 24 hour strike over a potential sale of the system.
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Rifle firing kills 3-year-old in Pisgah. Roark jailed without bond
In Pisgah Virginia a 24-year-old Tazewell man Michael Allen Roark also known as Michael Allen Howery is jailed without bond after firing a Winchester rifle into a residence killing three year old Richard Allen Gregory. Roark is charged with first degree murder abduction and attempted murder involving his former girlfriend. Authorities say the shooting followed a two week dispute over hunting traps.
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Bluefield Telegraph Christmas Tree Fund Seeks 1985 Gifts
Contributions pour in for the 68th annual Community Christmas Tree Fund with a goal of 12000. Friday 70.00 was received as donors plan ahead to help over 1000 area kids have gifts for Christmas. Mail or drop contributions at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph office in Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or visit 412 Bland Street. Friday’s donors include Mr and Mrs Andrew Peters and Donald L and Blanche Cline in remembrance of Sam H Royall and Wade S Marble Weaver.
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Virginia unemployment steady as labor force hits record high
Virginia’s labor force and total employment rose to record levels in October while the jobless rate stayed at 5.3 percent for the third straight month. The Virginia Employment Commission noted unusually stable conditions, with Dickenson County posting the highest rate at 20.3 percent.
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Near-record rainfall hits Mountain State in November
The National Weather Service reports November rainfall in West Virginia nearly triple the average, with 8.45 inches (excluding late Friday and Saturday) versus a 2.9 inch norm. Flood threats eased as rivers neared banks, though more rain loomed. Bluefield’s November average stands at 2.69 inches since 1959.
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Weekend Rain Outlook with Varied Showers
Saturday and Sunday bring cloudy skies with chances of rain and showers. Highs range from mid 50s to around 60, with cooler and unsettled conditions into Monday and Tuesday.
Dow Jones slips 3.56 points on Friday trading
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.56 points to 1472.13 after a midweek advance to record highs. The week’s gains narrowed to 7.80 points as selling emerged in late trading.
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