Sleep Deprivation Rising in America Says Gallup
A Gallup survey shows nearly half of adults have trouble sleeping up 13 percent since four years ago. Fatigue disrupts concentration and daily tasks. fatigue can be deadly. One third nod off while driving and 10 percent of those had a sleep related crash. Women report more sleep problems than men.
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Ford recalls $150 week start in Hollywood under studio era
Harrison Ford recalls his 1964 start under Columbia Pictures contract for 150 dollars weekly. He notes the shift from studio molded stars to individuality and laments today’s multimillion dollar fees while attributing rising costs to broader business inflation. The Associated Press
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Reno to Dedicate New Federal Prison in Beckley
U S Attorney General Janet Reno will dedicate a new $80 million federal prison in Beckley, with remarks from Rep. Bob Wise and Sen. Robert Byrd. The facility will house 1,530 inmates and employ 491 staff. Also today a Pearl Harbor remembrance reception at 10 30 a m at Princeton Memorial Building honors the 54th anniversary. The Princeton Sanitary Board meets at noon at 227 South Wickham Ave.
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Weather forecast for today with clearing by afternoon
Parts cloudy with highs in the mid 30s and a low around 20 tonight. Becoming partly cloudy by mid morning. Tonight winds calm and skies clear with near freezing lows.
Man charged in murder in Bluefield
Bluefield detectives continue inquiry into fatal shooting of Michael Lewis, 37, on Ellis Street Tuesday night. Thomas Lee Keene, 20, arraigned on first degree murder charge, held on $50,000 bond with home confinement possible. Witnesses identified Keene after a verbal argument with Lewis. weapon not recovered. autopsy pending.
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Juvenile crime package in works Bluefield
Bluefield board members met in an informal work session to plot a city stance on juvenile crime. They aim to push for stronger laws and parental responsibility, seeking county and Princeton area support before presenting to the state Legislature.
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Graham and King George clash in state title preview
By Jim Nelson of the Daily Telegraph two Graham high school alums Henry Jeep Grim and Mike Patton reflect on their 1962 and 1989 state championship seasons and share perspective as Graham prepares for Saturday's game in Fredericksburg against King George.
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Graham High School claims state title after forfeit ruling
Grim recalls Graham High School learning they were state champions weeks after the season ended due to a forfeit win over Andrew Lewis for using an ineligible player. The preplayoff era relied on a ratings system to crown champions, with Graham moved to the top of the standings at the banquet in 1962.
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Murder suspects nabbed in Giles Virginia Tech student abducted
Three Montgomery County men were captured in Giles County after abducting Virginia Tech student Alexander Defilippis outside a Blacksburg convenience store, killing him on a country road and robbing two more stores. Defilippis body was found in a remote area. one suspect described the slaying.
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Princeton Man Faces Life Term Under Three Strikes Law
Mercer County prosecutors seek life imprisonment for Charles Andrew "Pee Wee" Scott after two prior sex offenses. Scott, 33, of Princeton, was convicted of first degree sexual abuse and burglary for a Sept. 2 break‑in and rape on Early Street. A sentencing hearing is set for December 18 in Mercer County Circuit Court with potential parole eligibility after 15 years if deemed an habitual offender.
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Community Christmas Tree donations lag as goal nears in Bluefield
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree campaign in Bluefield fall short of the $12,000 target as $190 was added to bring the total to $2,965. The event to distribute toys to about 900 local and area children is set for Saturday December 23 at noon at the Bluefield Youth Center on Stadium Drive. Contributions can be given at the Daily Telegraph lobby or mailed to Community Christmas Tree Bluefield Daily Telegraph P.O. Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701. Donors include Bill and Reba Pruett and others.
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