Hollywood box office rebounds amid rising costs and record grosses
The film industry reports growing attendance and population, with domestic grosses surpassing $1 billion at Paramount and Disney each in 1998. Armageddon led with $202 million, while Saving Private Ryan neared $190 million. A mix of comedies and family films dominated the top earnings, signaling a shift toward broader appeal despite higher production and marketing expenses.
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Elton John Tops Pollstar List Of 1998 Concert Earning stars
Pollstar reports 1998 concert earnings near 1.3 billion with Elton John leading the top money earners list for the year. Garth Brooks Shania Twain and George Strait also rank in the top 10 alongside Celine Dion Yanni and the Rolling Stones who earned most overseas. Promoters look to 1999 with Bruce Springsteen Madonna and Barbra Streisand lined up.
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Historic Homes Tour and Community Events Schedule
May 30 Memorial Day Civil War encampment. June 5 Farmers' Day Parade. June 19 Monroe County Garden Club horticulture show. Golf tournament at Fountain Springs Golf Course. July 14 Alderson Fourth of July celebration.
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Union hosts autumn events and pow wow at Willow Bend Farm
Community calendar listing Appalachian American Indian Pow Wow at WWI Willow Bend Farm in Union, Monroe County historic sites tour, County Road Rally in September, Autumn Harvest Festival, and an October 10 senior citizens reception at Hope Manor, plus Union Veterans Monument dedication.
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Stone reflects on parenting, behavior and pending retirement
Stone notes changes in parenting and student behavior but praises many good students and parents. He stresses increased parental involvement in education. He plans to retire at 64 next month, looking forward to relaxing after a long career.
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Gilmore rejects Virginia ice storm state of emergency
Gov. Jim Gilmore asked Virginians to aid neighbors as an ice storm cripples power in central Virginia. He declined a state of emergency, saying the government should assist Virginia Power and activate state agencies. Over 285,000 customers lost power at the storm’s peak with 106,000 still without electricity.
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Wreck near Anawalt injures three in McDowell County
A single vehicle crash on Route 161 in Pageton sent three people to the hospital. Two victims were flown to Charleston Area Medical Center with life threatening injuries. the third to Welch Emergency Hospital. The Lincoln Continental left the road and hit a tree as road wetness possibly contributed. Rescue teams spent about two hours extracting occupants. Names withheld until relatives are notified.
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Police blotter items from Bluefield Dec 26 27
Shocks of activity including shots fired on Raleigh Street no findings. Vandalism reported at 505 Fourth Street. Shoplifter at Cumberland Road Kmart. Breakin at Science building Bland Street. Domestic disturbance at Tiffany Manor. DUI arrest after traffic stop on U S Route 460 near Holiday Inn. Dec 27 accidents and fights with injuries at Neons and Mom and Pop s. Vandalism at East River Mountain overlook. Vehicle crash on Grassy Branch Road with no injuries. Names listed include J D Vance D Mitchell M A Beck R S Mason B E Vicchio.
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Six inmates escape from Riverbend prison in Tennessee
Six inmates fled a maximum security prison on the Cumberland River near Nashville after overpowering guards. Three killers and three others used a chair tie up and a damaged fence, with one possibly armed, while authorities chased by road checkpoints and helicopters.
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