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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2003
Page
3
Wall Street rose as jobless claims fell, boosting investor sentiment and pushing major indexes higher amid renewed confidence in the economy. Traders cheered lower layoffs and a brighter_the narrative around growth.
Local residents are urged to assess finances in January and explore the state unclaimed property division which may owe money. Corey speaks on thrifty budgeting and creative disposal options for old Christmas trees to maximize value and reduce waste.
The Mercer County NAACP Branch will host a MLK birthday luncheon on January 11 at noon in the Bluefield State College Student Union Building at 219 Rock Street. Guest speaker will be Dr. Albert L. Walker, BSC president. Tickets cost 15 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for youth under 13. information via Ted Curtis at 325-7837.
Bluefield area doctors reacted to Gov Wise State of the State address with caution. Dr Phillip Branson praised the speech but warned legislative action will determine if reforms are real solutions or mere Band Aids. Dr D Anthony Rasi cited moving his practice to Virginia to cut malpractice costs, urging quicker action. Dr Randy Lester noted he has not seen a written proposal yet.
Government reports gasoline prices will climb over the next three months due to expensive oil and limited Venezuelan supplies, with mid spring averages around 1.54 dollars per gallon and summer levels likely higher. Officials caution about tapping emergency reserves amid tight supplies.
House Speaker Bob Kiss considers advancing a malpractice package after remarks on a $20 million tail-coverage kitty proposed by State Senator Di Bob Wise. Kiss says his bill could go farther, signaling potential legislative momentum.
Bluefield AAA officials warn West Virginia motorists face higher gas prices with projections around 1.50 per gallon. Public relations spokesman Larry Peters notes the national average at 1.40 and states last year’s level was 1.11. The piece frames rising fuel costs as a local concern.
The state Board of Education proposes shortening daily bus rides by fewer stops. Transportation Director Wayne Clutter supports the plan, noting some communities would see shorter trips with reduced stop frequencies.
Norma Davis remembered Ima Rae Pearson, a Beaver High School graduate and Bluefield native, as she recalled the last sight of her cousin after Pearson was aboard a doomed commuter plane that crashed into a hangar corner. Pearson visited Bluefield for holidays with family including Paula and Lacy Burkett of Bluefield Virginia, who turned 95 last year.
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