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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2003
Page
1
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The WVVA weather team forecasts cloudy skies with a morning shower possible followed by periods of rain from early afternoon. Highs expected in the 40s to low 50s.
Local shelter appeals for Christmas aid as cold weather grips the area. Princeton Hospital reports full capacity with patients and rooms in high demand, prompting community volunteers to step up before the holiday rush.
Medford AP report: Marine Sgt Sean Bell argued his Iraq deployment delayed his tax return prompting a 10 percent late fee. The state then repealed the fine and officials said his money would be refunded after his letter to the Revenue Department lawmakers and the press.
Lottery results brief shows West Virginia Daily 3 numbers 3 9 7 and Daily 4 3 0 3 0 Virginia Pick 3 2 4 6 Pick 4 0 4 5 9.
Kroger Co and UFCW Local 400 reached a tentative contract ending a two month strike for 3,300 workers across West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky with a Thursday vote planned. A separate unemployment panel rejected Kroger appeal boosting weekly benefits for over 1,700 West Virginia strikers while third quarter earnings fell 57 percent and forecasts were cut. Negotiators met Sunday and Monday at a federal mediator's request with Jim Lowthers confirming progress but not detailing terms.
Area analysts say the Dow topped 10,000 briefly on Tuesday, closing at 9,965.27 the day before. John Biggs of Scott & Stringfellow in Bluefield notes the event holds psychological importance, signaling a possible bull market and recovery though with no fundamental significance. He expects a year-end rally and the index to rise above 10,000 next month.
President Bush declared Bland, Buchanan, Giles and Tazewell counties in Virginia as major disaster areas after last month's floods. FEMA funding will aid recovery, with residents urged to register and have inspectors come. Call 800 621 FEMA to file for flood assistance.
In Pocahontas Virginia students parents and town leaders resist a proposed closure of Pocahontas High School The plan would send students to Graham or Tazewell High increasing bus times and winter travel concerns critics say the closure would hurt the town’s identity and isolate families voiced by Wilma Rider and Viola Wilborn among others.
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree known as the Little Jimmie campaign reached 5621 dollars by Tuesday, part of an effort sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph to provide toys and holiday items to hundreds of local children. The drive aims for 15000 dollars this year, leaving 9379 dollars still needed.
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