Tyrone man finds cash and seeks rightful owner
A Tyrone, Pa., resident found a large sum of cash downtown and offered to return it to the owner who can name the amount and describe the container. Rumors of envelopes or cases are dismissed as misinfo. if no owner surfaces, funds go to Tyrone Food Bank. Meanwhile, U.S. troops prepare to disarm Somali gunmen to restore aid delivery, with a possible payoff and a grim mission cost.
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World relief aid grows as nations pledge troops and aid
United States plans about 28 000 troops and 550 Pakistani peacekeepers. France will deploy over 2 000 troops to Somalia to join U S soldiers. Canada pledges 900 troops and $20 million in aid with airlift help. Belgium plans 55 paratroopers and Egypt 300 to 600 soldiers. Italy to deploy 1 500 plus by Christmas. Turkey 400 to 500 troops and Mauritania 300 troops. Britain offers four transport aircraft and $7 million with total aid near $49 million. Japan weighs logistical support after a $27 million aid push. Tunisia ready to participate but details pending.
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Bill Clinton: From Bill to President Elect
The Arkansas governor William Jefferson Blythe IV, known as Bill Clinton, used the name Bill Clinton in public life. He changed his name at 15 and often takes the oath as Bill Clinton. In 1985 he faced an inaugural moment confusion over hand orientation during a swearing in.
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Open House At Bluefield High School Tonight
On today’s calendar Bluefield High School hosts an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents are urged to attend. At 7 p.m. the New River Parkway Authority meets in Concord College Student Center conference rooms A B and C in Athens. Also at 7 p.m. the Mercer County Peace Coalition meets at 202 Plymouth Street Athens to plan for a health care forum and legislative session activities. For more information call 384 7005.
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Partly cloudy today with light snow chances high 30s
National Weather Service forecast calls for partly cloudy skies this morning with a 30 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the 30s, tonight cloudy with a low in the 20s. Weather package, A-8.
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Aid convoys break siege of Mogadishu port
Armed guards ride shotgun as relief workers send 100 trucks from Mogadishu docks to the northern sector while Bardera receives three relief planes. A U.N. aid spokesman reports 160 dead from starvation there, amid ongoing access challenges and a planned U.N. mercy mission by 1,800 Marines. CARE arrays C-130 drops to reach trapped villagers. four convoys deliver 1,000 metric tons of wheat, rice and beans to a northern warehouse with 11,000 tons still at the port.
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Christmas Tree donations surpass $3,000 for needy children
Donations to the Com Day Christmas Tree fund reach 3080, far short of the 14000 goal with under three weeks until the Christmas Eve party for 1200 children at the Bluefield Youth Center. Contributions can be delivered to the Daily Telegraph lobby on Bluefield Avenue or mailed to Community Christmas Tree, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, P.O. Box 1599, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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Lost hunter survives three days in Bluestone wilderness
Steven French a 22 year old hunter went missing Wednesday afternoon near the Mercer Summers county line at Le Rona. After being found Saturday in good condition near Bluestone Gorge he credited cave dwelling and snow water with helping him endure exposure dehydration and a hip injury. French was treated at Princeton Community Hospital and released. Nearly 100 people aided the search with DNR fire departments park service state police and sheriff offices assisted along with helicopters from Charleston and the West Virginia National Guard preparing to join.
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West Virginia Troopers Aid Salvation Army Needy Drive
West Virginia state troopers will collect toys and food during Christmas, joining the Salvation Army in a statewide effort. Detachments in Princeton and Hinton reported 2000 pounds of food and toys collected last year. a tree and donation barrel are set up at detachments to gather items for distribution through the Salvation Army.
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