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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2012
Page
1
In Co More in on Sunday January 1 2012 a New Year weather forecast calls for a 20 percent shower chance. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 53 degrees and a breezy west wind increasing from 8 to 11 mph to 17 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Police in Lexington North Carolina arrested 33 year old Michael Fuller after he attempted to buy goods with a counterfeit one million dollar note. Store staff contacted authorities when he claimed the bill was real. Fuller faces charges of attempting to obtain property by false pretense and uttering a forged instrument and is jailed on a 17500 dollar bond pending court.
Lottery results were not available at press time according to the bulletin. Officials cited delays in drawing data and reminded readers to check next edition for finalized numbers.
Glittering fireworks marked 2012 in Australia and Asia while Europe faced renewed financial pain and slowing economies. German Chancellor Merkel warned of hard times ahead amid the continent’s crisis. Spain unveiled tax hikes and spending cuts as citizens voiced frustration over rising prices and job fears. Russian Prime Minister Putin offered a satirical greeting amid protests and a bid to extend power, while chanting toward a new year with uncertain outcomes.
The Lilly Crews Cemetery above Nimitz offers a panoramic view of West Virginia coal country and honors Ernest Lee Kuppies, West Virginia’s first state trooper killed in the line of duty. Kuppies, 20, served in the Marine Corps during World War I, later joined the state police founded in 1914, as troopers wore green uniforms.
Police investigate a cluster of unresolved cases as 2011 ends, detailing past incidents in Princeton and nearby areas. Officials note ongoing reviews, with detectives focusing on several long dormant leads and earlier crime scenes to determine if links exist between cases and to identify suspects.
Readers at Mercer Mall expressed hopes for 2012 focusing on global peace and improved economy. Voters cited Washington gridlock and Middle East tensions as reasons for desire, with many aiming for kinder attitudes and renewed confidence in government. Some wished for an end to cynicism and a stronger national economy.
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