Budget talks stall as Clinton, GOP meet at White House
President Clinton and top Republican leaders held a lengthy White House session amid a week-long federal shutdown. They reported progress but only agreed to reconvene next Friday, while Congress moved to speed benefit payments to the poor and veterans. Members prepared to leave for a curtailed Christmas recess with no votes likely until midweek.
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Mercer suspects indicted for part in crack trafficking
Two Mercer County residents and two out-of-state suspects were indicted in U S District Court on 34 counts involving possession and sale of crack cocaine and hydromorphane. The case, arising from incidents between March 1994 and November 1995, covers drug transactions from New York City to Princeton and Bluefield, with forfeiture actions noted for the funds. Princeton police were unavailable for comment.
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Fayetteville
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Aid
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Dilaudid
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Batista
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Community Christmas Tree Raises 195 For 1996 Campaign Total 15582
Big party begins at noon today at Bluefield Youth Center with Santa, music by Cecil Surratt and Don Whitt. The Community Christmas Tree campaign collects 195 more this Friday, bringing the year’s total to 15,582 surpassing the 12,000 goal as 900 local and area children will benefit. Donations can be delivered to the Daily Telegraph lobby or mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
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Stadium Drive
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Don Whitt
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Leonard Cochran
Patty Asbury
Rocky Donahoe
Buddy Hale
Mario
Tony) Lijoi
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Maryann
Saturday Weather Forecast For West Virginia
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers today. highs 25 to 30. Tonight expect cloudy skies with flurries and lows from 15 to 20. Weather package A-10 West Virginia Daily 32-1-5 Daily 4 2-4-7-4.
Novice Bluefield man fills in as replacement Santa
H Cline Hall of Mountain Lane Avenue wore the red suit for Bluefield's Christmas parade after the original Santa broke his leg. Hall had only one prior Santa job at a church and enjoyed theChildren's excitement, hoping to repeat the role if given the chance.
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Christmas gifts lift family in Bluefield from local drive
Kathy Schauerman and her two teenagers received more than 375 in cash and wrapped presents from Cole Chevrolet Wal-Mart the Jaycees and caring locals at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph offices. Kathy said times are tough but they won t stay tough. She feared there would be nothing for her 15 year old daughter and 16 year old son for Christmas. Kathy reached out to many programs but found age cutoffs left her kids out.
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Letter to editor sparks regional charity drive for teens
Kathy writes to the Telegraph about teens who may go without Christmas next year. The letter draws dozens of calls, prompting Jaycees president Victor Farmer to say a teen program is hoped for next Christmas and Cole Chevrolet Cadallie Geo to contribute. Kathy agrees the community can help, and editor Tom Colley plans to coordinate support.
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