26 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1992
Page
1
A Saturday Inside report states a blaze swept through Matewan damaging about one fourth of the business district. The notice also mentions private loan plans to finance a public inaugural and military moves involving Ft. Eustis soldiers heading to Somalia.
The Turnpike Commission demanded 266 toll dollars from Dick Willie, a Deer River truck driver who delivered the national Christmas tree from Minnesota to Washington last month. Ohio Indiana and Illinois waived the tolls, but Pennsylvania refused to do so citing variance in policy.
President Bush phoned service members around the world on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from Camp David Md as he and the Bush family celebrated the holiday. Recipients include Army Specialist Sheldon Robinson, Sgt Priscilla Campbell, Marines Staff Sgt Bruce Kellie, Sgt Paul Nichols, Navy Petty Officer Anthony Servantes, Airman Shawn Chidester, Air Force Staff Sgt Lisa Barker, Sgt Robert Sprout, Petty Officer Gilberto Almodovar, and Petty Officer Jonathan Wilson among others. Several calls went to units in Korea Somalia and Kenya in support of Operation Restore Hope.
On Tuesday January 5 at 6 30 p m the Board of Directors of Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center will meet at the CMHC Welch Clinic for a scheduled session.
Partly cloudy conditions today with northwest winds 5 to 10 mph and a high in the 30s. Tonight clears with a low between 5 and 15 degrees. Weather package A-8.
Independent Counsel Walsh says Bush is now the subject of our investigation and vows action to learn the facts. Reactions to Pardons for Weinberger and five others range from outrage to support as Bush spends the holidays at Camp David. Walsh alleges Bush illegally withheld notes from Iran Contra talks.
A Christmas Eve torchlight parade in Winter Park Colorado drew residents and visitors for its 16th annual celebration on Thursday night. Local organizers and participants joined in the festive event showcasing lights, music, and community spirit.
U S Marines and allies delivered a Christmas wheat aid at Bardera refugee camp triggering a small riot as crowds surged for food. Witnesses reported injuries and chaos as distribution collapsed while troops searched nearby for land mines to protect convoys bringing aid to starving regions.
Christmas brought a lull in fighting as cease fires held in Northern Ireland and Sarajevo. Christians and Muslims shared coffee in the Bosnian capital while Berlin saw a candle vigil for peace. In Bethlehem observances were quieter amid protests over Israel’s expulsion of Muslims. Sarajevo residents ventured out for the first time in days. Desks and streets showed the impact of ongoing conflict in Yugoslavia and the region.
Nebraska will enact a mandatory seat belt law on January 1 making front seat passengers wear belts or face a 25 dollar fine. Supporters led by Senator Tom Horgan credit safety gains and reduced injuries, citing highway officials who estimate belts cut death and severe injury risk by 40 to 55 percent and potential lives saved.
WV remains without a mandatory seat belt law as Nebraska joins 41 others in requiring belts beginning Jan. 1. The nationwide push stems from safety gains and a federal funding threat, while opponents cite government intrusion and personal freedom.
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