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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1986
Page
2
Ac cu-Weather forecasts mixed sun and high clouds today with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy with late rain and a low around 36 degrees.
Gov Arch Moore faces criticism for proposing a gold leaf project atop the Capitol Dome amid a West Virginia job shortage and a declared financial crisis, drawing opposition over the plan’s timing and cost.
A research briefing notes that fatigue is linked to in-flight drowsiness among pilots. The report cites that one in five Americans report some disability, highlighting broad implications for transportation safety and accessibility.
Bluefield residents gain a Christmas note as the $5.835 million Bluefield Virginia bypass is placed in the state 1987 to 1992 construction program. The two lane project runs from Sedgewood entrance to Graham Middle School with completion delayed by wet weather. Allocation will hinge on spring pre allocation hearings with final decisions by July 1.
Generous donations Monday pushed the Community Christmas Tree drive past its $10,000 goal, reaching $11,068.51 and ensuring gifts for more than 1,200 area children. The 67 year old drive began Nov 30, with Santa, a live band, and gifts distributed Wednesday at the Bluefield Community Center after noon.
Oil prices rose above 17 a barrel after OPEC agreed to limit output by 7.6 percent to about 15.8 million barrels a day, the lowest ceiling in 26 years. The group also set prices around 18 a barrel, prompting analyst debate on enforceability and potential gasoline costs for consumers.
Americans employed by others must file a new W-4 to guide employers on federal tax withholding. The form incorporates non-wage income and a spouse’s earnings, reflecting tax law changes, higher personal exemptions, and lower rates. Filing should start when employers provide the form. deadline October 1, 1987 is stated, with potential over or under-withholding risk if delayed.
Senator Tony Whitlow D 10th was named president pro tempore for a two year term to preside when the Senate lacks a president for up to three days. He also becomes chair of the Confirmations Committee and joins the Rules and Judicial committees, with assignment to the Special Committee on Economic Development.
Charleston AP report says the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled testimony that a drunken driving defendant refused a Breathalyzer is admissible in certain cases as evidence of guilty conscience. A preadmission hearing is required to weigh probative value against prejudice before admitting such testimony.
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