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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2000
Page
2
Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore smiles while addressing Gore School students and Cedar Rapids faculty at Washington High School in Iowa on Monday.
Iowans head to caucuses as Gore and Bradley clash on the Democratic side while Bush leads Forbes in a six-man GOP field. Early VNS polls show Bush Forbes ahead, with turnout expected under 100000 per party. The state kicks off a six week sprint to New Hampshire, with debates fund raising and grass roots campaigning intensifying. Gore and Bradley flank the Democratic contest as Bush and Forbes press the Republican challenge.
republican presidential hopeful Texas Governor George W Bush is greeted with applause inside a Des Moines restaurant during an early morning campaign visit Monday.
Bluefield Virginia town council reviews annexation feasibility with Anderson and Associates noting limited developable lands and a three week draft. Water infrastructure study also nearing draft. Town hall feasibility cites flood risks and renovation estimate up to 900000 and new construction around 1200000.
Vance pled guilty to murder in the first degree after a trial focus on his intoxication and intent. Prosecutor Sid Bell praised the jury and urged accountability while noting mercy due to Vance’s age and health. Sentencing in circuit court is pending.
Gasoline prices rise across Southern West Virginia and neighboring areas as fuel costs jump. Marvin Gray notes jumps up to 15 cents in 10 days. Laura Gooch of AAA Bluefield ties regional trends to national movements. Prices listed at Bland Street Exxon Bluefield and stations in Princeton and Virginia show regular, plus, and premium rates.
Chester high level study shows strong local interest in graduate education with 62 percent of graduates likely to pursue masters degrees. Chance reports 95 percent of respondents support a masters program and 72 percent cite professional growth as a reason.
Judiciary Committee members Michael Mezzatesta and Johnson spoke as tensions rose over accusations. Michael urged unity, saying outside forces tried to disrupt the House and offered friendship to the Cabell representative. Mezzatesta warned of damage to the House and apologized if needed to restore cohesion.
U S Sen Jay Rockefeller and U S Rep Nick Rahall announced nominations to the service academies. Christina Crawford of Bluefield is named for the Naval Academy, with other Bluefield and Princeton nominees to the Naval Academy West Point and the Air Force Academy. Also Stop the Hate Alliance plans a Mercer County meeting at the Princeton Public Library Annex to discuss a multi ethnic, interfaith effort to curb hate crimes.
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