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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1995
Page
1
Harlottesville Virginia. Graham stifled top rival King George to claim the Highland Division 3 state championship 23 18. Senior running back Brandon Banks crossed for three touchdowns including the decisive score in a belated birthday gift for coach Glynn Carlock.
Graham High School’s G-Men toppled King George 5 08 to seize the state crown as Banks rushed 18 times for 202 yards and Carlock praised the senior’s four-year contribution. King George, averaging over 40 points, was held to a season-low offense as Graham built a 13-6 halftime lead and extended the margin late.
A new 80 million Federal Correctional Institution in Beckley was dedicated by Janet Reno Rob Byrd and Nick Rahall. The facility on 283 acres near Raleigh County airport will house 1152 medium and 384 minimum security inmates and employ 491 people with 60 percent local residents. Byrd said the prison will inject 28 million dollars annually into southern West Virginia’s economy.
Weather outlook shows mostly sunny skies with highs from 15 to 25 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows 10 to 20, and a brief weather package labeled A-6 provides regional tips.
U S Attorney General Janet Reno urged stronger penalties and more prisons during the dedication of the $80 million Federal Correctional Institution in Beckley West Virginia. She called for harsher action against dangerous offenders and drug traffickers, saying they belong in prison for the full court terms.
The federal jury acquitted state Senate Majority Leader Truman Chafin on one count of conspiracy to violate wiretap laws and three counts of procuring others to wiretap. He testified he hired a private investigator for video and surveillance during a bitter custody battle but claimed no knowledge of taping the ex wife’s calls until late 1994.
Donations totaling 5160 to the Community Christmas Tree drive inch toward a 12000 goal. Saturday contributions of 555 raised the fund for 900 area children with gifts and treats to be distributed at a December 23 party at the Bluefield Youth Center.
Four Seasons Country saw limited snow with little impact on traffic. State police in Virginia and West Virginia report Thursday as the busiest day for crashes, but Friday and Saturday had few accidents and minor problems. Roads were clear in most locations and major routes in Buchanan County Virginia were noted as in excellent condition.
Bluefield Area Foundation Inc reports nearly 8000 raised under The Gift That Keeps On Giving. President Richard Ammar cites mailed letters sent Nov 27 to 6000 residents of Bluefield West Virginia and Bluefield Virginia. Chair Katharine B. Tierney says funds will aid charitable, educational, health, recreation and cultural needs locally through year end.
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