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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1997

Page

2

Nichols closing arguments set

Denver AP reports closing arguments begin in Terry Nichols trial over the Oklahoma City bombing. Prosecutors argue Nichols aided Timothy McVeigh with ammonium nitrate fertilizer, stolen explosives, and a Ryder truck delivery. defense questions evidence handling and key witnesses as Nichols, 42, faces 11 murder and conspiracy counts with potential death penalty exposure.

Denver Terry Nichols Oklahoma City Federal Nichols Timothy McVeigh U.S Andrew Cohen McVeigh FBI Scott Frobinson Waco Texas Arkansas Herington Kaw Lana Padilla

Holiday shopping surges as weekend crowds boost stores

Shoppers flocked to retailers over the weekend seeking last minute gifts. Grocers and malls report stronger sales on jewelry toys and home furnishings while experts warn only a final week push can salvage a weak season. Analysts say promotions and discounts drive loyalty as Hanukkah nears and Christmas approaches.

New York Gail Dorn Dayton Hudson Corp John Cap Westroads Omaha Neb Cap Dallas Craig Sharp Galleria Mall Sears, Roebuck & Co John Konarski International Council of Shopping Centers

RoadSpike device shown to curb high speed chases

Gov. Cecil B Underwood toured Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory where the RoadSpike, a retractable spike device, was demonstrated. Developed by INEEL and built by PMG Manufacturing, the system allows remote activation to puncture tires of fleeing vehicles without endangering others.

Idaho Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Robert Steele PMG Manufacturing Group Wheeling Luefield Cecil B Underwood INEEL National Institute of Justice

Community Christmas Tree campaign nears goal in Bluefield

Time runs short for donations to the Community Christmas Tree Association 1997 drive. Monday’s receipts total 310.89 pushing the year to 5736.89 of a 12500 goal. The party for needy children is Dec 23 at noon in Bluefield Auditorium. Donations may be mailed to Little Jimmie or delivered to the Daily Telegraph offices.

Community Christmas Tree Association The Daily Telegraph Bluefield Auditorium Stadium Drive Little Jimmie Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield Ave

Habitat for Humanity converts church into family home

In Pearlsburg Virginia a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church once built by Freedmen in 1869 is being renovated by New River Valley Habitat for Humanity into a three bedroom single family dwelling. The project, still under construction, has drawn broad volunteer support across Southwest Virginia as the local habitat division has completed 14 homes since 1986.

New River Valley Habitat For Humanity Virginia Terri Fitzwater Habitat New River Branch Habitat Division

Scream 2 dominates December box office with 39.2 million

The horror sequel Scream 2 tops December weekend receipts with 39.2 million in ticket sales, nearly doubling last year’s 20.1 million December record set by Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. The film stars Neve Campbell Courteney Cox Jada Pinkett and Tori Spelling alongside the original cast, while Amistad and Deconstructing Harry also perform in limited release.

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