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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1987
Page
1
Senator John Warner warned that no U.S. allies would join any American retaliatory strike against Iran if Iran attacks U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf. He told reporters in Washington that the United States would have to act alone and that the American people must understand this clearly.
Accu Weather predicts partly to mostly sunny skies and pleasant conditions. High near 74 with a clear cool night and a low around 45, bringing much cooler temperatures. Details on page A6.
The June 5 1906 meeting approved salaries for city officials including Mayor 300 Auditor 500 Recorder 650 City Attorney 250 Chief of Police 900 Patrolmen 720 City Engineer 1000 per year. Councilmen fixed at three dollars per meeting with a 100 yearly cap.
The Iran-Contra hearings vote to grant Lt. Col. Oliver North limited immunity to compel private testimony starting June 15 with possible public appearance by July 16. Immunity aims to ease potential self incrimination. North previously refused to answer. Concurrently Albert Hakim faced questioning over a $200,000 fund for North’s family and acknowledged kickbacks to officials as illegal. Hakim asserted no North related payments were discussed and recounted a claim of a personal payment offer from an Iranian official to Reagan through missile sales.
Southern West Virginia residents rush to enroll in a state mandated pool for fire coverage. Deputy Insurance Commissioner Hanley Clark reports over 1300 policies in effect, with Mingo County leading in applications. The Fair Plan was created after Gov. Arch Moore issued an executive order and a legislative follow up.
James Smith and Ann Gomes inventory a collection of multi colored and shaped dolls used as prizes at the gun ball concession stand during the Princeton Towne Fair. The event features winners and community activities at the exhibition company grounds.
State Tax Commissioner Michael Caryl said he is aiding a legislative probe into a major tax case settlement with CSX Rail Transport Corp. After a federal appeals court victory ordering $9 million, CSX deposited 7.6 million in the state treasury, about 80 cents on the dollar, as lawmakers reported. Governor Moore claimed no knowledge of the money source while Finance Chair Farley said the settlement helped cover a $41 million shortfall in tax collections.
A consumer survey finds that for savers with under $1,000 a statement savings account offers the best value despite banks charging higher fees and paying lower interest overall. Flat Top National Bank and First National Bank of Bluefield cite 5 percent rates with small or no maintenance fees, encouraging minimal balances to keep accounts active.
Bluefield and Princeton hospital doctors discuss AIDS patient care amid fears and misconceptions. Dr William Harden notes few reservations among local physicians though one out-of-state heart surgeon would not operate on an AIDS patient. Surveys show high fear levels and willingness to refuse treatment among some doctors, while experts urge knowledge to reduce stigma.
At the conference a CDC researcher warned the AIDS virus could reach 5 percent of Americans, with 30 percent of the urban poor and 75 percent of male homosexuals affected. Surveys show doctors' willingness to treat AIDS patients varies. Montagnier cites HIV-2 detection in several countries and Brazil.
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