Greg Norman opens PGA National with 65 lead
Greg Norman shot a 6 under par 65 to grab a two stroke lead at the PGA National Championship as the Australian dominates the opening round.
08 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1986
Page
1
Greg Norman shot a 6 under par 65 to grab a two stroke lead at the PGA National Championship as the Australian dominates the opening round.
Roscoe Gordon Ormon brings the magic of the popular children's TV show to the Mercer Mall next week. The event headlines the Weekend C-1 section with family friendly activities and schedule details.
Families and survivors of three killed in last October’s Bramwell bus wreck agreed to a 2.3 million out of court settlement. The deal releases Intercity Bus Lines from liability for deaths and injuries, while a separate 850,000 suit by the driver’s widow remains unsettled. NTSB blamed driver error though brakes were not properly adjusted.
A House panel will vote next week on whether to recommend an independent counsel probe into possible perjury by former White House deputy chief of staff Michael K. Deaver. Rep. John Dingell says the report urges inquiry into whether indictments should be pursued and cites conflicts in Deaver’s May closed-session testimony. Randall Turk for Deaver says they have not seen the report or transcript.
A Charleston Civic Center parking spot breach led to a fine when a driver ignored posted limits. The same day at the center's lottery activities, a separate mishap occurred as a worker left windows down and soapy water spilled from the upper deck drain into a truck.
Representative Nick Rahall of West Virginia endorses extending the New River Parkway into Mercer County to spur tourism and economic development. He pushes to place the southern terminus at the Interstate 77 Athens interchange and secured a $17.6 million federal funding provision in a highway reauthorization bill. The plan would connect interstates 64 and 77, improving access and promoting diversification of the region’s economy.
Major retailers reported July sales gains driven by aggressive markdowns and heavy advertising. Sears, Kmart, J.C. Penney, Dayton Hudson, and Wal Mart all posted year over year increases, but analysts warn that reduced profit margins and promotional tone may mask weaker underlying demand and impact future profits.
Keystone council unanimously accepts Mayor Joseph McPeak's resignation after he pled guilty to diverting flood aid funds to Clyde Lee's 1984 gubernatorial campaign. Five council members attended. a special meeting will be held for replacement input with a vote set for August 14.
Forecast calls for intervals of clouds and sun with humidity and a possible thunderstorm. High around 84 degrees. Tonight partly cloudy with patchy fog, low near 66. Weather A-8.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 6.75 to 1,786.28, gaining 22.64 points for the week. NYSE volume reached 122.44 million shares, below Wednesday’s 127.51 million as trading continued. Bluefield Orioles outfielders Kinney Sims and KenAdderley spark the offense, platooned as leadoff hitters and delivering hotspots for the Baby Birds.
NHTSA reports crash test results for selected 1986 model cars. The numbers indicate head injury risk with higher values meaning greater danger. A reading above 1000 is considered a threshold where an occupant could be killed in a crash. The first number is the driver head reading and the second is the front passenger reading.
The 1986 NHSTA crash tests show over a third of 26 cars performing poorly including Ford Taurus and Sable. Best models include Toyota Celica and Chevrolet Cavalier with low head injury ratings. several cars exceed the 1,000 danger threshold for front occupants. Hyundai Excel and Yugo among worst, while Hyundai notes improved post new seat belt system.
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