02 Feb 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1986
Page
1
A campaign gains momentum in Athens to organize high school and junior high football programs. Virginia Tech upset previously undefeated Memphis State in college basketball, signaling rising competitive momentum for area athletes.
NASA says booster separation motors were never fired, indicating the seven astronauts likely had no warning before the space shuttle exploded. A spurt of flame near the right booster and a possible fuel tank breach are under investigation, with officials cautious about premature conclusions.
Interior unrest continues with militiamen in unmarked cars enforcing calm in Port au Prince after two days of anti Duvalier protests. Cap Haitien reports new disturbances with tear gas and several deaths in Monday demonstrations. Mission Possible says missionaries and hundreds stranded amid roadblocks and looting of aid goods.
Virginia Tech basketball players and cheerleaders celebrate a 76-72 upset of Memphis State seconds after the game in Blacksburg Virginia as the nation's last unbeaten major college team earlier Saturday afternoon.
In Richmond the 1986 Virginia General Assembly grapples with the Conflict of Interest Act. Gov Baliles says the law, meant to curb self dealing, has eroded and needs fixing. Law defines personal interest as 3 percent ownership or 10000 income. clarifications sought after a 1984 court ruling.
West Virginia delegates Tony Shepherd and James Casey propose a bill to remove penalties for horse trading near fairs and churches, wearing hats in theaters, and forcing children to beg or perform in streets. The measure targets other antiquated prohibitions, including shooting into an open railroad car, highlighting the state code’s silliness.
A mild Sunday is forecast with a high near 53 and mostly cloudy skies. A chance of a rain shower or drizzle is noted, followed by cloudy conditions and dense fog with spotty drizzle tonight. low temperatures around 42.
West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Tom McNee has held public hearings across the state to discuss a series of targets for improvements in education. The plan aims for full implementation by 1990 and is viewed as worthy of consideration at state and county levels.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph donated its Bland Street building to the Windy Mountain Learning Center. Publisher Ed Freakley said the gift keeps the downtown property productive despite the paper moving to a new headquarters. A task force will study using the building for the learning center and regional organizations serving the public.
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