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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1989
Page
8
The National Weather Service forecasts showers along the East Coast with thunderstorms forming in parts of Georgia and Florida. Additional showers are expected in the Midwest with thunderstorms developing in Texas as the system moves inland.
Regional forecast anticipates a 70 percent chance of showers and storms with highs in the low 70s. Tonight’s low rises to the upper 50s with a 40 percent shower chance. Wednesday adds a 30 percent shower threat with highs in the upper 70s. Thursday and Friday bring chances of showers with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Yesterday’s Bluefield temps show a 75 high and 62 low, record highs of 89 in 1932 and 37 in 1954.
Periods of showers and thunderstorms across Virginia today with highs in the low 80s. West Virginia sees highs in the 70s. North Carolina shares variable clouds today and Wednesday with likely showers and thunderstorms some with locally heavy rain and gusty winds.
Ward III candidates Ted Vargas Mike Stafford Homer Skeens and Ward IV candidates Dan Mathena Wanda Demont Perdue and Joe Vicars seek seats. At large options are Bill Draper George Johnson and Richard Howell. Princeton voters face two annexation areas and Oakvale mayoral race unopposed recorder unopposed with five council seats contested. Bramwell Matoaka races set for June 13.
Two million mourners gathered in Moussalam Square to honor Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as he lay in state, with at least eight dead and hundreds injured amid the crowd. Ahmad Khomeini read his father’s testament urging unity while global leaders weighed repercussions of Iran’s crisis and hostage issues.
President Bush at a White House news conference rejects any U S overtures to Iran and calls Tehran a terrorist state while urging Iran to free the nine Americans held in Lebanon. He notes uncertainty over who leads Tehran after Khomeini’s death and rules out incentives to Iran amid the rift.
Solidarity claimed a landslide victory in Poland's freest elections in four decades as the ruling Communist Party conceded. Officials warned against anarchy while the opposition may gain veto power in the two chamber legislature. results still incoming but Solidarity hailed a decisive majority.
In a Moscow briefing, President Gorbachev blamed careless workers pumping gas into a ruptured pipeline for a massive explosion that destroyed two passenger trains and killed hundreds. Tass and Izvestia cited 190 dead, 706 hospitalized, 272 missing from 1,168 aboard the two Trans Siberian trains, with reports of a mile long flame and extensive damage in the Urals.
In San Francisco the 100 day study on fish oil effects ends with volunteers leaner and back from testing. Ten of twelve men completed the program with some quitting for personal reasons not diet related. Gary J. Nelson notes final results await months but fat loss is evident while one volunteer vows never again to eat salmon lasagna.
UMWA protests at Moss No 3 are restricted to 20 pickets per the county circuit court injunction with three to four men at each shack. The union has been fined nearly 3 million since April 5, while members express resolve and doubt government intervention will help. Led by Joe Corcoran and others, leaders claim the strike pressures Pittston and Virginia faces criticism from officials and residents.
In Tazewell County a public hearing on a day care center drew over a dozen speakers all in favor. Residents cited narrow roads and safety concerns while noting lack of sidewalks near Graham Middle School. Bluefield had chosen R3 zoning for day care, opposed by Commission member Clyde Bowling citing local church proximity.
Pursuant to WV law a petition alleges Robine Tte Carter is a neglected child and a hearing is set for June 9 1989 at 9 30 a m in the Circuit Court in Princeton WV Mary E Spaulding Deputy Clerk Juvenile Court of Mercer County WV and notice is issued for appearance May 24 1989.
Notice to creditors of Eva Belle Morehead deceased or the estate. Hearing to receive written proof of debts and demands will be on June 28, 1989 at 4 00 PM in the office of Roger W Mullins Commissioner of Accounts 106 Church Street Tazewell VA 24651 Creditors must file claims before the date and time stated. Dated May 19 1989. Roger W Mullins Commissioner of Accounts.
Superior Court dissolves marriage of Walter Jensen and Rose Marie Jensen. Custody awarded to Walter for Carole Lynn Jenene. Marlboro residence and 100 percent of the AT and T pension plan awarded to Walter. Rose Marie’s whereabouts unknown. Walter may sign deeds as her attorney in fact to effect transfers. Notice to publish affidavit of publication.
Public notice lists estates of Virginia Kiser, Hubert E. Kiser, Eugene Branson Bass with executors First National Bank of Blfd and filing numbers. Creditors must claim by August 1, 1989 at 1438 Main Street Princeton WV, or be excluded from heirs’ benefits. Also, custody suit in Virginia court assigns publication service for Ronald Lewis, with appearance due July 17, 1989 at 9:30 a.m. in Tazewell County court.
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