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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1990
Page
1
The Godfather Part III earned 6.4 million on Christmas Day, the holiday box office leader. Bonfire of the Vanities placed eighth as Warner Bros faced poor results, while Home Alone held first with 15.1 million in its sixth consecutive weekend.
Police report at least 390 people died in holiday traffic accidents from Friday evening to Tuesday, with California leading at 55 deaths, then Florida 32 and Texas 27. Construction of five Moundsville baseball fields resumes after officials confirm site is not an Indian burial ground.
A growing number of Black Virginians mark Kwanzaa as a week long celebration of African American culture. This year Hampton Roads and Richmond host regional events for a second year, shifting focus from Christmas.
On December 27 at 5 30 p m the Tazewell County Public Service Authority will hold its regular meeting in the conference room of the Tazewell County Administration Building.
Today highs near 35 with a 50 percent chance of light snow in the afternoon. Tonight an 80 percent chance of light snow or sleet with 1 to 3 inches possible before a rain change after midnight. Temperatures steady or slowly rising. Weather package A six.
U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Hallanan named W. Joseph McCoy to oversee court ordered reforms at Welch McDowell County Jail. The action comes eight years after a finding the jail was unsafe and a security risk, with officials cited for budget constraints and political hurdles.
A small four passenger plane skidded into the Clinch River while landing at Richlands Airport around 9:45 am. Pilot Eric Summerfield and co pilot Terry Means, both of KC Aviation, reported normal touchdown before a left wheel failure caused the crash. The two crew and two passengers escaped uninjured and left the scene within minutes to attend a meeting at a nearby construction project. State troopers, sheriff deputies, and local police and fire departments responded.
Bluefield retailers report strong post holiday exchanges with Leggett manager Dick Arrington noting cash back or exchange policies, while JC Penney and Kmart highlight no hassle returns and credit options. Shoppers seek size, price and season related deals amid warm weather and ongoing clearance sales.
In southern West Virginia a fight over highway routes to access coal fields tightens as three groups push for funding from nearly 10 billion dollars in federal money. The Shawnee Parkway would link Ghent near the West Virginia Turnpike to Kentucky routes while the King Coal Highway aims east west, connecting Beckley to Williamson and Huntington, with north south spur toward Grundy Virginia. Robert W. Sanders, a Princeton lawyer, chairs a coalition backing one plan amid fierce debate over the best route.
GTE South official Ed Shelby notes fewer calls on Christmas compared with last year in West Virginia Virginia and Tennessee areas plus Dalton Georgia. He blames customers dialing earlier to avoid busy lines after media coverage.
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