Iwo Jima memory marks Coast Guard veteran Pedigo’s 50th tribute
Raymond Pedigo of Bluefield, a Coast Guard Seaman First Class who lied about his age to enlist in 1943, recalls the brutal Iwo Jima invasion. He and 65 other Coast Guard Iwo Jima veterans will attend Washington ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary. Pedigo carried Marines onto the beach at 7:30 a.m., observed heavy shelling, and learned only nine of the 393 Marines he ferried remained after three days. The island’s fortifications included cannons on railroad tracks hidden in tunnels, a fierce defense that made Iwo Jima a pivotal, costly objective en route to Japan.
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City Manager Bill Looney Retains Post After Board Reconsideration
A majority of Bluefield city board members moved to force Looney into retirement in December but rescinded the action after an executive session. They now set goals for the next year focused on economic development, with Joe Long and others indicating no resignation, just a push for new initiatives.
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Tazewell and Mercer County School and Alumni Board Meetings
Sunday and Monday events include the Tazewell County School Board regular meeting at Tazewell Middle School with a public hearing on the 1995-96 budget at 7 p.m. Also listed is the Tazewell County Public Service Authority board meeting in the administration building conference room. Tuesday features the Mercer County Chapter Bluefield State College Alumni Association on campus and Madrigals Center Stage Boosters meeting at Princeton Senior High School with Center Stage performing.
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Weather briefing for today and tonight
Mostly sunny with light winds this day. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 30s. Weather package A-6.
United Way eyes 1996 Olympic Torch Relay
United Way of America and affiliated groups will back the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay, teaming with Coca Cola and ACOG to carry the flame from Los Angeles toward Atlanta. Bluefield region could host or send volunteers. route discussions at Cleveland conference May 19–21. Elaine Chao praises United Way network for mobilizing volunteers and local partnerships.
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Gunfire erupts in Princeton Hospital ER on Friday night
Paramedics recount a chaotic emergency room scene at Princeton Community Hospital when a gun went off during a Friday shift. A baby died earlier in the day from cardiac arrest while two women fought and a gun was fired into the air before Barbara Moore was restrained and the weapon seized as police arrived.
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