31 Jan 1989
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1989
Page
1
The American Kennel Club ranking shows Cocker Spaniels as the nation's favorite for 1988, with Labrador retrievers second and poodles dropping to third. Golden retrievers, German shepherds, and chow chows remain in the top ranks. Rottweilers rise to seventh, beagles fall to eighth.
The National Weather Service forecasts unseasonably warm weather with highs in the 60s and clear conditions tonight with lows 40 to 45. Meanwhile a classified ad offers live-in sitter services for an elderly lady with room, board, and salary, requesting interested callers to contact 327-6171.
Gov. Gayton Caperton's 350 million tax package stirs partisan resistance as a House committee backs a 42 million gasoline tax. New figures shift the tax value by 8 million after moving from wholesale to pump pricing. Senate bill remains largely intact amid 15 amendments. Conference talks aim to reconcile ethics measures. Del. Walter Rollins accuses Caperton of not listing promised cuts.
During Monday discussions by the House Finance Committee the impact on families was shown with figures for average family net income and the annual costs of the 6 percent food sales tax, a 5 cent per gallon gasoline tax increase, and overall annual tax increases for the family.
A commission led by three former presidents proposes a national health care system guaranteeing access to basic medical services for all Americans. Funding would come from all but the poorest, aiming to cover the estimated 37 million uninsured, curb costs, and raise care quality. The plan envisions personal responsibility with a small share of costs for those unable to pay. The report warns costs could reach 1.5 trillion dollars by 2000 without reform.
The fate of Bluefield Area Company hinges on a March Virginia Water Control Board ruling after a public hearing in Bluefield. Opposing views were aired on a permit for the Westside Treatment Plant run by the Bluefield Sanitary Board. If the new permit mirrors the old restrictions, Bluefield Beverage may have to relocate.
Iran-Contra defendant Oliver North faces 12 counts as trial starts in Washington. Judge Gesell rejects North's bid to compel President Bush to testify, but keeps Reagan subject to call. Diary evidence from Reagan is not required unless further orders are issued.
Oliver North born October 7 1943 in San Antonio Texas married Frances Elizabeth Stuart in November 1968 and has four children. He studied at SUNY Brockport earning no degree listed for 1960 62 later at the U S Naval Academy class of 1968 and attended Naval War College 1980. He served in the U S Marine Corps from 1968 86 in Vietnam jungle training Okinawa and at Marine Corps headquarters and was part of the Defense Policy Staff at the National Security Council. His awards include the Silver Star Bronze Star with V for valor two Purple Hearts and other commendations.
Former El-Tech workers from Princeton rally at Brick Road plant after receiving a city permit. Pa tty Allen of Tazewell Va, spokesman, cites 15 percent pay cut and selective recall, with 30 plus new part time hires since October 1988. NLRB charges filed against one protester. plant officials unavailable for comment.
Peggy Lundy of The True House of God says since February 1987 her church has fed more than 400 area families amid mine closures and layoffs. The Food Pantry formed by Pastore Syreda Tye and members aims to help the struggling community with ongoing support from the church.
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