Stocks push above 3 300 on Thanksgiving week rally
The Dow rose to 3,305.16, its first close above 3,300 since September, as markets gain on optimism about economic recovery and Christmas retail strength. Volume reached about 230 million shares with advancers leading declines 5 to 3 on the NYSE, while the Nasdaq index climbed to 652.73. Major retailers led gains with Wal-Mart, Gap, and Dillard showing notable rises, and sentiment suggested a smoother path for profits and inflation expectations.
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New York Stock Exchange
Clinton
Treasury
Wal-Mart Stores
Gap Inc
the Limited
Dillard Department Stores
Walgreen
Dayton Hudson
Neiman- Marcus Group
International Business Machines
International Paper
Aluminum Co. of America
DuPont
General Motors
Merck
Coca-Cola
Bristol-Myers
Syntex
Psychiatric evaluation approved for Mayflower arson suspect
Mercer County man Gregory David Gibson 24 Bluefield faces arson linked to the Mayflower Restaurant. Judge Frazier approves psychiatric evaluation to assess competence for trial on obtaining goods under false pretenses. New trial date set for January 26. Lawyer says plea deal collapsed due to extra charges being investigated.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Bluefield
John R. Frazier
Mike Lawrence
Gregory David Gibson
Gibson
Sears
Lawrence
Charles R. Smith
Bids Sought for Monroe County Head Start Janitorial Service
Monroe County Schools seeks bids for janitorial service at Ballard Head Start Center. Bid covers hourly rate for two hours weekly, totaling 70 hours monthly for December through Christmas floor work. Bids due 4:00 pm Friday December 4 1992 to Lyn Guy Union WV. For info call Terri Wontrobski or Glenda Rowan 772 3061.
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Monroe County Board of Education
Peterstown High School
Lyn Guy
P. O. Box
Union
Bennie Comer
Monroe County
Ballard
Terri Wontrobski
Glenda Rowan
No charges expected in pedestrian accident
A Honaker man, Johnny Compton, is not expected to face charges after his Ford pickup struck Jamie Lester, 11, and injured him while crossing Route 460 near Raven to buy kerosene. Lester was hospitalized, with his condition fluctuating from critical to stable, and witnesses said Compton drove properly.
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Claypool Hill
Honaker
Doran
Virginia
J. McPherson
Johnny Compton
Jamie Lester
B. Hackney
Lester
Raven
McPherson
Compton
Humana Hospital
Clinch Valley
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol
Patrolman back on duty after domestic dispute shooting
Bluefield police confirm Patrolman J D Lawson returned to patrol on November 28 after two days admin leave. Det Tyrone Miller says the investigation is nearing completion. Lawson fired at 32 year old Jimmy Woody during a domestic dispute on Highland Avenue November 26 as Woody advanced with a butcher knife. Woody was treated and listed in satisfactory condition.
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Bluefield
Tyrone Miller
J.D. Lawson
Miller
Lawson
Highland Avenue
Jimmy Woody
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Woody
Two McDowell County men arrested for disturbing the peace
Bluefield police report two men Gene Andrae Robinson 20 of Kimball and Victor Duane 24 of Elkhorn were arrested at the Bluefield nightclub on Commerce Street after a Sunday disturbance. They were arraigned in city court with bond set at 100 dollars. A second case listed involves Claudia A Graves 32 Bluefield reporting a kicked in back door and missing wash basin. A suspect is named and investigation continues. A separate entry notes a theft of a black and white TV and a stereo from Woody Brenda’s apartment. A Mercer County sheriff unit reports a stolen one ton Bio-Environmental Services truck valued at 22 thousand dollars. The vehicle was taken between Friday evening and Monday morning, reported by Paul Curto. Additional items include youth beer carrying in Oakland Terrace Park and vandalism incidents at Mercer County Health Center and a car window break. Several other minor thefts and vehicle incidents are listed with dates in November and ongoing investigations.
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McDowell County
Commerce Street
J.D. Lawson
Gene Andrae Robinson
P.O. Box
Kimball
Victor Duane
Elkhorn
Tiffany Manor
Claudia A. Graves
John M. Bailey
Grave
Woody Brenda
Princeton Ave
C.S. Myers
Mercer County
Oakland Terrace
C.J. Smothers
Montcalm
Andy Clark Ford Leasing Inc
Mercer County Health Center
D.B. Bailey
T.E. Gill
OH-9
Princeton City
Princeton Community Hospital
P.V. Powell
Straley Avenue
M.V. Lytton
Mercer Street
J.W. Davis Jr
C.R. Hutchens
R.A. Mann
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Dominion Res
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Gillette CO
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Hercules Inc
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