Reagan polling shows military and welfare stance define him
The AP poll shows Ronald Reagan linked to higher military spending and welfare reform, the clearest issue ties among candidates. Fifty-eight percent rate personal qualities over issues. many supporters misstate candidates' positions, with Brown and Church not tested. Reagan’s backers emphasize defense spending and U.S.-Soviet relations as top concerns.
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Reagan Backers Cite Personal Factors Over Issues in Poll
The survey shows conservatives view détente as a major issue more than moderates and liberals. Reagan supporters overrate his stand on oil dismantling, while many backers are unsure on key policies. Personal factors drive 57 percent of Reagan's supporters, with 23 percent citing issues as a reason.
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Mountain Statesman: Northern West Virginia Paper
The Mountain Statesman serves northern West Virginia with 12 pages of local news. Community updates, regional happenings, and market briefs reflect Heartland coverage and a steady daily rhythm for readers.
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Grafton City Council weighs budget and Revenue Sharing
City Council meets in executive session at 6 30 p m to discuss revised budget and spending of Revenue Sharing funds with a June 30 filing deadline. The public hearing on funding is set for 7 30 p m June 8, as the last Revenue Sharing period runs July 1 to December 31.
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Grafton
State Tax Commission
C. Lowell Mason
Congress
Mason
WVU nurses counsel cancer patients in Morgantown clinic
In Morgantown West Virginia University Hospital Outpatient Service Oncology Clinic oncology nurse Barbara Gwynne administers chemotherapy and patient care while nurse practitioner Carolyn Bailey provides counseling, questions patients about regimens and side effects, and supports families. Both emphasize compassionate, holistic care and liaison with social services and the American Cancer Society.
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Morgantown
Carolyn Bailey
Barbara Gwynne
American Society of Oncology
Virginia
Ms. Gwynne
Washington Pa
Hospital School of Nursing
WVUI
MS. Bailey
Weather Forecast Promises Warm Weekend and Rain Likely
Our Weatherwatcher at the Grafton Wastewater Treatment Plant predicts wonderful weather through Monday with 90s due for the weekend. Yesterday 8 am 62, high 72. today 8 am 60, no rain. AP calls for variable clouds, cool northwest, otherwise mostly cloudy with rain tonight into Friday. highs mid 60s to low 70s, lows 50s to upper 40s northeast and east.
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Grafton
Associated Press
Grafton City Council wins reshape post election
Four men joined incumbent William Manley on the Grafton City Council after an election with 18.1 percent turnout. Dorcas Crawford gained 124 write-in votes but failed to win the at large seat. Manley was the sole incumbent seeking reelection. The new council’s two year terms begin July and will elect a mayor as its first action.
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Grafton
William Manley
Manley
Dorcas Crawford
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