December 18 2007 News Briefs From Bdtonline
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2007
Page
1
Sarkozy calls for united push to forge Palestinian state
French President Nicolas Sarkozy told delegates from about 90 donor nations and groups that action is needed before 2008 ends to create an independent and viable Palestinian state. Donors pledged $650 million to revive the Palestinian economy.
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Nicolas Sarkozy
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Man’s escape plan ends at car wash in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac Wisconsin AP report says an 18 year old driver fleeing a suspected drunken driving stop drove through a car wash then sped off. A tire deflation device stopped the car and officers used a stun gun to detain the driver. An 18 year old woman in the vehicle was arrested and released.
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Fond DU Lac, Wis
Fond du Lac County
Sheriff’s Department
Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia
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Delivery line for paper service hours and contact
To solve delivery problems contact the Telegraph delivery line at (304) 327-2800 from 7 am to 12 pm daily. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
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Reassessments Spark Resident Concerns in Bland County
Bland County residents voice worry over tax reassessments with values rising up to 400 percent. James and Joan Carver seek to address the Board of Supervisors at a 5 p.m. Bland County Courthouse meeting about sudden hikes and the six year gap since the last reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Bland County
County Board of Supervisors
James Carver
Bent Mountain
Carver
Joan
Board of Supervisors
Joan Carver
Jonathan Sweet
Sweet
Former trooper sentenced to 30 months in prison
Thomas C. Jennings a 47 year old ex West Virginia state trooper from Maybeury was sentenced by Judge David A. Faber to 30 months in prison and three years of probation after pleading guilty to distribution of crack cocaine. Jennings apologized saying he hurt his family and friends. Prosecution noted his cooperation and letters of support were received from Maybeury residents.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Thomas C. Jennings
Maybeury
Jennings
U.S
David A. Faber
Miller A. Bushong III
Faber
Holidays boost postal rush in Princeton area
Local post office staff report record activity as Christmas mail and package deliveries surge. Workers describe two months of prep and lines out the door as shoppers finalize gift mailings. A Bluefield unit also notes high volume with sorting machines in operation. December 17 is identified as the busiest mailing day.
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Rinceton
United States Postal Service
Geneva Jenkins
Princeton
Eric DiNovo
Bluefield Post Office
Margie Smith
United States Post Office
Community Christmas Tree drive nears goal in Bluefield
Four days remain to raise funds for the Little Jimmie campaign as the drive shows $23,581 collected toward a $27,500 goal. The event, sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, supports a Friday party at Bluefield Auditorium with Santa arriving at 12 30 p.m. and doors opening at noon. Contributions can be mailed to The Community Christmas Tree Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or dropped at 928 Bluefield Ave. Local donors include the Curtis Family with $50 and others honoring loved ones.
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Bluefield
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The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Little Jimmie
Santa Claus
Jimmie
W.va
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