Democrats Rally Against Reagan MX and B-1 Plans in WV
In Canaan Valley West Virginia Senate Democrats led by Robert Byrd and Henry Jackson criticized Reagan’s MX missile and B-1 bomber. They urged changes arguing the MX in fixed silos is vulnerable and the B-1 would become obsolete quickly. They supported stealth bomber and mobile options as alternatives.
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Washington
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Senators Retreat At Canaan Valley For Reaganomics Strategy
A group of 41 U.S. senators and reporters spent a windy weekend at Canaan Valley State Park in Davis West Virginia to draft a 1980s political plan. Pollster Lou Harris briefed on Reaganomics while Henry Jackson Robert Byrd and Howard Metzenbaum moved in and out of private sessions.
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Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
West Virginia hosts party for Democratic senators at Canaan Valley
West Virginia taxpayers funded a weekend gathering at Canaan Valley State Park for Democratic senators led by host Sen. Robert Byrd. Gov. Jay Rockefeller and aides welcomed guests as a Charleston band played. Gifts included apples for lawmakers and porcelain bells with eight Weston tumblers. state officials coordinated logistics amid cold, sleet.
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Weston Glass Factory
WVU Candidate Promotes His Record
Donald Glover, a candidate for WVU presidency, urged judging him by his Ohio State record. The OSU engineering dean, 55, noted progress and stressed technology's role in education while recounting recovery from a Los Angeles stabbing linked to a fundraising trip, with blood loss and fatigue.
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Los Angeles
Mother Won't Give Up Search For Children
Fayetteville West Virginia AP report on Jeannie Sodder seeking missing five children after a 1945 fire. two excavations found no bones or clothing, she maintains they were kidnapped. Family and public photos line a billboard with a cryptic message accusing officials of covering up the truth.
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Jeannie Sadder
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Martha Lee
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Medical Examiner seeks independent five member board
West Virginia State Medical Examiner Irvin Sopher urged separating the office from the Health Department to prevent political influence and proposed a five member independent commission. He told Beckley radio WWNR the current setup is a poor system and urges legislative action. Responsibilities include homicide and fatal accident investigations.
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