15 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1978
Page
1
Washington AP reports the 95th Congress stalled over President Carter energy plans while negotiators pressed on a tax bill likely to please the White House. Key moves reduced capital gains rates to 28 percent and offered a $100000 home profit exemption for homeowners age 55 plus.
A sprawling look at recent espionage cases tied by the umbrella death of Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov and linked bombshells including a BBC Bulgarian service exile, a Paris bureau shooting, and other defections. The piece notes mystery, possible links, and Scotland Yard’s cautious stance as it previews further details on Page Two.
Virginia Democrats and Republicans forecast victory for their nominees, but agree undecided voters will decide. Polls show Miller leading Warner narrowly, with 24 to 35 percent undecided. Both campaigns launch final TV blitzes as apathy and a pari mutuel track referendum influence turnout.
New York rally to beat Los Angeles 4 3 in ten innings to even the 1978 World Series at two games apiece. Roy White draws a walk to start the decisive frame, Thurman Munson’s eighth inning double ties it, and Lou Piniella lines a two out single off Bob Welch to score White and seal the win for New York. Reggie Jackson adds late clutch moments as Jim Beattie starts for the Yankees in Game Five with Burt Hooton on the mound for the Dodgers.
A Richmond woman’s estate sparks a probate dispute as a cult and family members clash over two purported wills totaling about $5 million. Court filings reveal competing claims, with officials weighing validity and possible trusts amid long-standing tensions.
Partly cloudy today with highs mid 40s to mid 50s in the panhandle. A chance of showers tonight into Monday, possibly mixed with snow in the north. Low tonight near 30s. highs Monday in the upper 40s to around 60. Also, a chilly, breezy pattern with mountains near freezing overnight. In Raleigh County a county official calls a new airport terminal devils work. Stalled union drive at Fairmont General Hospital could gain momentum if nurses win recognition. Federal report on Willow Island cooling tower disaster expected. FTC says Ford and a subsidiary will refund about 1.2 million annually in a repossession case. South Korean influence-buying probes end with a former congressman in prison and reprimands for three current members. Gold flows at Blazing Star Mine draw locals to the Mother Lode. An Alivefield man is jailed for armed robbery of a taxi driver and passenger. An elderly Bluefield man allegedly shoots his sister after a family dispute.
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