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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1992
Page
3
The report notes Saturday clashes as President Yeltsin fights Congress over amendments. A-2 coverage details political maneuvering and potential constitutional outcomes in a tense parliamentary session.
George Lindsey, famed for Goober on The Andy Griffith Show, will be awarded University of North Alabama honorary doctor of humane letters on December 18. A Jasper native and Florence State alum, he studied biology and physical education, acted on Broadway TV and film, and supported UNA through years of loyalty and philanthropy.
Today at 7 a.m. Gary Lions Club hosts a pancake breakfast and dinner at Gary United Methodist Church with sausage bacon and coffee. Monday December 7 at 5-7 p.m. Bluefield High School opens its doors for an open house for all parents. Q7 p.m. New River Parkway Authority holds a meeting in Conference Rooms A B and C at Concord College Athens.
Cold and windy conditions with a 40 percent chance of snow. Total accumulations expected 2 to 4 inches. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs in the low 20s. Tonight partly cloudy with lows in the lower 20s. Weather package A-8.
President Bush announced American troops would lead a difficult and dangerous mercy mission to Somalia to end famine and disarm warlords. About 28 000 U S military personnel from multiple services and allied nations would take part in Operation Restore Hope, with a Marine guard landing early next week. Clinton endorsed the plan.
Family members held onto hope Friday as rescue workers entered a third day of searching for Steve French 21 missing since Wednesday near Pipestein State Park. Helicopters and five dog tracking teams are scouring the area with volunteers possible if not found.
Virginia districts reverse and review holiday observances after a Supreme Court ruling on school prayer. Frederick County bans Christmas and Easter observances briefly before a study committee is appointed. Tazewell County allows a moment of silence at sports events but resists broader changes. Giles County permits Christmas programs with balance, while Philadelphia West Chester schools reverse a ban on Christmas carols.
ASAA Technologies in Lebanon Va makes interior door trims for GM Beretta and Corsica. The Wilmington Del plant is slated to close after 1996 model year, but Lebanon’s operation should remain unaffected for now. About 150 workers remain, down from 225, with 16,000 door panels produced weekly as GM cuts back to improve profits.
Up to 28 000 U S troops and Marines and 2 000 French troops may deploy with Italy Belgium Canada Egypt Kenya Nigeria Pakistan and Zimbabwe offering support. The aim is a secure environment for humanitarian relief while the resolution omits disarmament or restoring order. Lt Gen Bob Johnston to lead operations with UN secretary general and Security Council monitoring.
In remarks about a future Bosnia mission, the president says related planning includes turning over operation control to U.N. peacekeeping forces by the end of his term, but he does not want to be bound by that timetable.
Appalachian Power filed with the Virginia SCC to raise its Virginia retail rates by 5.5 percent, adding about 4.05 monthly for a 1000 kWh residential bill from about 59 to 63 dollars. Company cites need to cover operating costs and notes Virginia rates remain among the lowest nationwide.
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree drive are urged with gifts accepted at the Telegraph lobby or by mail to P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701. Listed contributors include Dot and John Wright 25 Gary W Lester Johnie and Ella Martin 10 Eta Tau Chapter Beta Sigma Phi 20 Jeremy and Matthew by Mark D White Sam W Angles 20 Mr and Mrs Mack L Eddens 40 Diane L Quesenberry 10 White 5 Emmett Pugh Data shows total 2730 Previous total 2590.
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