Trade deficit widens as May exports fall sharply
The U S trade deficit grows to 7 38 billion the largest in 18 months as U S aircraft and farm product sales drop in May The Bush administration says export gains remain likely while private economists disagree Perot’s withdrawal shifts political calculations across the nation as parties court his voters The Orioles and Reds wrap a three game series at Hunnicutt Stadium and Nick Faldo leads in the British Open second round.
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Judge orders psychological exam for tickling suspect
James W. Buff, 50, pleaded innocent to battery, criminal trespassing and resisting law enforcement after allegedly entering Velda Poer’s Cedar Lake home to tickle her feet. He was arrested near the residence Sunday while fleeing on a bicycle. A judge ordered a psychological evaluation with a mental competency hearing set for August 13 and bail at $100,000.
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Community Fundraiser and Reunion Calendar Items
Today at 10 30 a m Mercer County Economic Opportunity Corporation sponsors an all you can eat hot cakes fundraiser at McDonald s 555 Bluefield Ave Bluefield and 1310 Stafford Drive Princeton with 2 proceeds aiding the homeless assistance program For details call 327 3506 Sunday July 19 Goodwill Community Reunion for former residents of Goodwill Hollow and Louisville side of the community at Goodwill Bottom all day bring a covered dish Nina Farmer 589 3042 Monday July 20 8 30 9 30 a m Summer band program at Whitethorn Cumberland Heights Elementary Schools in the bandroom Bluefield Junior High School BJHS rehearsals also call Mrs Ziegler 326 3365 A more complete calendar is on page A 12
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Stafford Drive
Princeton
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Goodwill Hollow
Louisville
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Whitethorn
Cumberland Heights
BJHS
Ziegler
Weather update hints at warm, sunny day ahead
Partly sunny today with west winds up to 15 mph and a high in the upper 70s. Tonight, partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and a low in the upper 50s. Weather package, A-12.
Clinton Gore campaign after Perot support gains in key states
Clinton and Gore launched an eight state tour after a strong Clinton lead, while Perot touted swing vote leverage and Bush Quayle prepared for Houston convention. Democrats touted a non stop campaign pace, Brown emphasized immediate strategy, and Perot positioned as potential kingmaker amid a fervent election season.
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Kids Day at Main Street Concert Series in Bluefield
Friday's Kids Day at Chicory Square during the Main Street Concert Series featured face painting and sidewalk chalk. The Flat Top National Bank sponsored door prizes including Orioles tickets and Mountaineer Bowling Lanes passes. Samantha Myers of the Daily Telegraph painted Katie Hincher, 2, of Bluefield.
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PSA pressure to join water sales pact with Tazewell
PSA in Tazewell County seeks a bulk water sales agreement with the town of Tazewell for the Baptist Valley Water and Sewer Project. The PSA chair’s letter promises town profits and lake access, amid previous conflicting proposals and a paused town council vote for further study.
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Baptist Valley Water and Sewer Project
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Cundiff
Jack Witten
Cavitt's Creek
Baptist Valley
North says Congress, not White House, the problem
In Lebanon Virginia retired Marine Lt Col Oliver North campaigned for Republican Gary Weddle and commented that Congress is the problem in Washington not the White House. He said Perot’s withdrawal disappointed many but urged focus on 535 lawmakers and replacement of those not meeting standards. North toured Pittston Coal and spoke at a Weddle rally about values and pro growth policies.
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Bramwell Photo Project Captures Historic Charm for Archive
Architectural photographer Jack E. Boucher portraits Bramwell West Virginia for the Historic American Buildings Survey. He plans about 75 images over four to five days, highlighting Main Street and Hewitt House and other sites for Library of Congress records under the National Park Service.
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Rocky Gap man dies in Route 606 crash near Hollybrook
A 23 year old Rocky Gap resident Ricky Dale Looney died at the scene when the 1985 Ford left the road and hit a bridge abutment on Route 606 near Hollybrook Bland County Virginia. Driver Patrick Wayne Stowers from Bastian Va. may have been injured. Trooper G N Smith leads the investigation. Five accidents were reported Friday evening including a wreck in Tazewell County Virginia injuring a sheriff deputy and property damage to a house. A separate crash on Route 102 in West Virginia injured Deputy Don Owens near the state line at Pocahontas. The incidents occurred around 6 40 p m to 7 30 p m.
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