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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2000
Page
1
Princeton residents oppose the July 14 Florida jury verdict fining tobacco companies a record 145 billion dollars. Critics say smokers knew health risks long ago and the amount punishes but could ruin the industry. Smokers voice personal choice and mixed feelings about accountability.
Bluefield extends funded cleanup program as 40 dilapidated structures were removed. City Manager Ron Crabtree said a grant extension allows continued spending through July 1 2001 while officials seek a new Small Cities grant filed in Charleston.
McDowell and Raleigh counties may see a start on the Coalfields Expressway as a Clean Water Act permit for the 65 mile route was approved. Randy Epperly of the WVDO said contracts could be released once signatures return, with groundbreaking ceremonies planned for early August in Welch and another location.
Crossville Rubber Inc plans a Princeton facility to hire about 50 workers initially. The firm has leased the former Lowe building on Oakvale Road for five years and aims to ship a finished product by October. Janet Bailey of the Development Authority of Mercer County noted construction of loading docks and renovations by Compton Construction. An area manager will be named soon and salaries are described as well above minimum wage.
West Virginians seek jobs by a new Hillbilly Highway to Winchester Virginia. Bob Shanholtz and others ride a two hour daily round trip to Rubbermaid Commercial Products from Manpower International Inc. He rises at 3 am to catch the bus and begins a 42 mile commute with five stops arriving around 5 30 a.m.
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