DBS News Briefs: January 31 2006 Highlights
Local brief summarizes events from Tuesday January 31, 2006 with notice of happenings from BDTone.com, noting community updates and quick reports across topics. Entities include BDtonline and date references, suggesting regional coverage.
Weather Update Flurries Diminish Through Day
Flurries are becoming less frequent as the day progresses. Temperatures will peak in the low 30s with overnight lows around 29 degrees.
January 30, 2006 Dow Jones Industrials Snapshot
The Dow Jones Industrial Average stands at 10,899.92 with a 2.55 point gain amid 730 advancers and 286 new lows. Volume reaches 2.34 billion shares as 146 stocks advance and 286 decline on the day.
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Dow Jones
Baby Jessica Weds in Private Midland Ceremony
Baby Jessica McClure, famous for the 1987 well rescue televised nationwide, reportedly married Daniel Morales in a private rural Midland church ceremony. People magazine, via its Web site, cited a guestbook style sign at the door asking guests not to photograph or video the event.
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Jessica
Midland
Texas
People Magazine
Jessica McClure
Celebrity Magazine
McClure
Daniel Morales
West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Results Digest
Lottery numbers shown include West Virginia Daily 3 4 6 5 and Daily 4 5 4 1 9 Virginia Pick 3 3 2 7 Pick 4 9 3 5 8. No additional context or outcomes provided.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Delivery questions for Telegraph re-delivery line contact
To solve any problems concerning your paper's delivery, contact the Telegraph re-delivery line at (304) 327-2802 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., seven days a week. Please call by noon to ensure timely delivery within limited re delivery area.
Bill before Congress could alter in home care policy
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 seeks to change home oxygen policy under Medicare and Medicaid. It requires federal insurers to cover rental of home oxygen equipment for up to 36 consecutive months and transfer title to the beneficiary at rental end while continuing coverage for service. A DHHS spokesperson notes the rent lasts long enough for ownership.
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Congress
Medicare
Medicaid
Man dies after Glenwood house fire gunshot wound
Dennis Belcher, 64, died at Princeton Community Hospital after a Monday blaze at 473 Maple Acres Rd left him with a gunshot wound to the head. State Police Trooper J C Long said a DHL driver and a neighbor alerted authorities. a revolver was recovered inside the home. The investigation continues to determine the sequence of events.
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Glenwood
Dennis Belcher
Princeton Community Hospital
Maple Acres Rd
J.C. Long
West Virginia
Princeton
DHL
Bush to address nation on Iraq and economy
BLUEFIELD residents express interest in Bush focusing on troop withdrawal from Iraq and the economy during the 2006 State of the Union. Abbs Valley resident Faye Dillon and Bluefield’s Sara Workman urge plans for withdrawal and stronger economic measures while fearing a costly pullout and seeking clarity.
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Bluefield
George W. Bush
Iraq
Abbs Valley
Faye Dillon
Faye
Bobby Dillon
Sara Workman
Alito All But Assured As Senate Ends Filibuster Fight
The Senate voted 72 to 25 to invoke cloture on Alito, clearing the way for a Tuesday floor vote to confirm Samuel Alito as the 110th Supreme Court justice. Pending final approval, Alito would replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O Connor, supported by 57 votes including 53 Republicans and four Democrats. Democratic leaders Kennedy and Kerry led a last‑ditch bid for a filibuster that failed to gain traction.
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Ashington
Senate
Samuel Alito
Supreme Court
Alito
Sandra Day O’connor
Massachusetts
Edward Kennedy
John Kerry
U.S
Appeals Court
Forecasters Predict Return of Winter Amid Warming Spell
Meteorologist Robert Stonefield from the National Weather Service says the Climate Prediction Center expects the current warmth to persist into February, with March and April cooling slightly. A weak La Nina pattern and a northern southern jet stream are cited as factors, though some unofficial sources anticipate colder air from Canada eventually arriving.
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Bluefield
Robert Stonefield
National Weather Service
National Climate Prediction Center
Maryland
Stonefield
Canada
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ciary
Department of Health & Human Services Centers
Will Czarnik
John Nelson
Green Valley
Princeton Fire Department
Maple Acres Road
Workman
John Stone
Stone
Anna Hasty
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Greater
KIA Sedona
Dmetowne
Senvictes
Abby