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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1990
Page
2
In San Francisco AP reports beer sales, the nation’s top alcoholic drink, are expected to grow 2.3 percent to a record 190 million barrels this year. Five of the 10 leading brands may gain 1.2 percent to about 130.8 million barrels, per Impact, a trade journal. Anheuser-Busch remains the largest domestic brewer.
Federal investigators seek motive for two large blasts that shut down power at an electrical sub station and the nearby hotel casino just outside Las Vegas. Authorities assess if the Saturday night detonations, possibly dynamite or high explosive, relate to a smoke bomb blast at the same hotel casino shortly after.
Civic leaders warn that Cincinnati risks severing ties with northern Kentucky by not paying its $10 million share for a new Ohio River bridge. Development officials say years of cross river cooperation could collapse. John Williams of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce criticizes the dispute as foolish and harmful to both sides.
The Congress of People’s Deputies approved constitutional amendments giving Mikhail Gorbachev sweeping control over the economy and the 15 republics. Gennady Yanayev was nominated as vice president while Nikolai Ryzhkov, a key ally, suffered a heart attack but was reported out of danger.
A floating crane pulled the chartered ferry from Haifa Bay after it capsized last week, drowning 21 sailors from the USS Saratoga. Sailors watched from the Saratoga deck as water poured from broken windows and orange life jackets bobbed in the waves while a U.S. helicopter hovered above. Israeli and American authorities hold an investigation into the sinking.
The 1990 census counts 249,632,692 people nation wide with California growing to 29,839,250 and Nevada Nevada among top gainers. West Virginia shows the biggest percentage decline, while Florida and Arizona exceed thirty percent growth. Final tallies may shift with state challenges before next summer.
1990 census figures spread political clout to California and the South while diminishing strength in the Northeast and Midwest. Redistricting will occur in all states except six with a single district, shifting 19 total seats. California gains seven to reach 52. New York falls to 31, with several states each losing one seat.
Nancy Cruzan, central figure in the right to die legal battle, died at 33 in Missouri Rehabilitation Center. Her parents, by her side, had requested removal of a feeding tube after years in an irreversible vegetative state from a 1983 car crash. Funeral plans not announced.
In Lyon, Kasparov drew Karpov in game 22 of 24 to keep his world championship. The 43 moves left Kasparov with 12 victories to Karpov's 10 as the Russians head toward a split of the $3 million purse after two remaining games.
At Sunrise Cinema in Valley Stream New York an opening night crowd of about 700 saw two groups of teens argue then exchange gunfire. Four bystanders were wounded and a 15 year old male died after surgery. NASCO County police reported at least four handguns fired and no arrests.
Washington dispatch notes President Bush will interrupt his holiday at Camp David to return to the White House for a day of routine paperwork. Aides say he intends to be in the office and may meet with national security advisor Brent Scowcroft.
Director Alan Parker tackles inter racial love and Japanese detention in World War II. Dennis Quaid stars as a union organizer who falls for a Japanese American woman amid the desert camp internment.
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