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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1990
Page
1
Thursday officials verified a signed contract with Space Travel Services and organizers of a space sweepstakes to allow an American to travel to the Mir space station. Meanwhile the contest faced a Texas district attorney probe into its legality and Tass labeled it a hoax, fueling further turmoil.
Virginia and federal investigators examined a toy pistol found near the scene after a masked man robbed the First Virginia Bank Southwest branch in Rocky Gap. The suspect fled with cash, stole a Driver's Ed car, and dumped money with red dye canisters exploding. no injuries reported. Police used bloodhounds and helicopters, but the trail went cold.
On December 20 the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours at First National Bank of Bluefield 500 Federal St co sponsored by the bank. Also on December 20 Princeton Community Hospital marks Twenty Years of Caring in a lobby cafeteria observance highlighting growth since opening in 1970 with refreshments in the cafe from 2 to 4 p.m.
The National Weather Service reports cloudy conditions and warm temperatures with highs in the mid fiftys and southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight brings cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance of rain with lows in the mid forties.
West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller urged the U S Alternative Fuels Council to aim for a 50 percent displacement of oil used by cars and trucks by 2005. He argued that U S oil consumption for motor fuels already rivals imports and cited looming conflicts in the Persian Gulf.
Richlands investigators say Marjorie Reedy lied about being abducted by ex boyfriend Donald Horton Jr. He was not charged. Reedy faces a class one misdemeanor for filing a false report with police. Horton earlier faced charges related to the case but were dropped. Trial for Reedy is set for January 24.
Judy Miller of Belpre Ohio found a wallet stuffed with money seven years ago at a J C Penney Store and turned it in. She recently received a $100 Christmas bonus from the wallet owner as thanks for returning the money.
Bluefield West Virginia. The Community Christmas Tree fundraiser stands at 11 793 dollars with 207 dollars still needed to reach the 12 000 dollar goal, enabling a Christmas Eve party with Santa entertainment gifts and local children’s cheer. Donations can be sent to Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or dropped at 928 Bluefield Ave.
Virginia accountants predict a downturn in early 1991. A poll by the Virginia Society of CPAs and Funk Luetke found less than half of Virginia's certified public accountants expect business conditions to improve in six months, with southwest Virginia showing more optimism.
Area CPAs and economic officials react to a poll predicting an economic downturn. They say the southwestern part of Virginia should not be hurt, while overall statewide effects may vary. The assessment reflects cautious expectations for the region amid broader conditions.
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