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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2000
Page
6
A twelve member Norwegian diving team is set to reach the Barents Sea to assist in the Kursk submarine incident. The Seaway Eagle crew operates in deep cold with three divers descending at a time into chambers simulating undersea conditions for rescue and recovery efforts.
Rescuers reach the sunken Kursk in escape capsules but cannot dock with a bent hatch. Officials say the submarine lies tilted 350 feet down in the Barents Sea with massive damage confirmed from bow to conning tower. NATO allies prepare to help if Moscow seeks it.
In Goochland Virginia advocates for prison families critique a plan allowing judges to terminate parental rights of incarcerated parents with children in foster care. Gov Gilmore vetoed the bill though he backs its purpose and will refine safeguards if revived. Sponsor Sen Mims argues it helps find permanent homes for foster children, while supporters cite impact on families and fears for single moms without relatives.
The Brothers of the Wheel motorcycle club launches its 10th annual Thunder in the Hills Toys for Tots fundraiser. Members from 12 chapters in West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky join at Laurel Creek Road camp site to collect gifts offer dirt drags and bikes for spectators all day with prizes for oldest motorcycle and farthest traveler.
The action informs the public of potential environmental effects and requests comments on the impact of proposed location, alternative sites or actions to avoid impacts, and methods to reduce them.
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