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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1997
Page
1
A humorous item describes anchor Applegate as a serious journalist who also knows how to enjoy lighter moments. It highlights a balanced persona and public perception in a playful tone.
Kenneth Junior Manns, 26, was sentenced in Mercer County Circuit Court by Judge John R. Frazier after a June 5 conviction by a Mercer County Jury for murder and sexual assault. The 20 year old victim Mary Regina Cline was found at Jimmy Lewis Lake near Bramwell on August 21, 1996. The court imposed concurrent life without parole for murder and 15 to 35 years for sexual assault, with Manns planning to appeal.
Officials announce new 70 mph interstate speed limit effective across state routes with signs to come within two weeks. Mercer County will see increases on I 77 from the tunnel to U S 460 and on U S 460 east of I 77 to Glen Lyn. Until signs appear, use current limits of 65 mph.
In West Virginia and Virginia, nutrition officials cut fat and salt from meals. Salads and green cuisine rise in schools including Mercer County and Bluefield High. Prime Time Pizza appears on low participation days while breakfast options expand. About 8,000 to 8,500 meals daily across 28 schools with 180 days left. Fries restricted under USDA fat rules. a la carte options grow. The changes come after nutrient analysis at Virginia Tech.
Mickey Pruitt Tazewell County Schools director of food service and attendance outlines a 25 cent per meal rise with full price meals at 1.75 for high school and 1.50 for elementary, plus 1.25 for breakfast. Students paying in advance get a 25 cent discount. Direct certification through the Social Services Department lowers paperwork. About 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced meals.
Amnesty International reports that Chinese authorities pursued a crime campaign in 1996, executing at least 4,367 people. The figure is the highest since 1983 when a sharp crackdown led to thousands executed in under three months, well surpassing Ukraine which had the next highest total.
CONSOL announces 170 coal miners from Island Creek Virginia Pocahontas No 3 Mine will be laid off in late October due to weak global demand for low-volatile metallurgical coal. About 129 workers may remain until the current longwall face is mined out as the mine idles for more than six months.
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