Weather forecast shows showers across northwest and midwest
The National Weather Service forecasts showers in the northwest region, Michigan, and a band from Texas to Ohio and the Virginias. Temperatures will top 110 in southern California Nevada and Arizona, while highs stay below 70 in northern New England and parts of the Pacific Northwest.
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State Weather Forecast Summary
The area forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms today with highs in the low to mid 70s and tonight’s lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Tomorrow features scattered showers and thunderstorms with highs in the low to mid 80s and Saturday night lows in the 60s. Sunday and Monday bring scattered showers and thunderstorms and fair conditions, with highs in the low to mid 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.
Heat Wave Smashes Southern Records and Roils Power Use
In a sixth straight day of 100 degree heat, churches opened air conditioned refuges while deaths and massive poultry losses mount. Southern Co. reports peak electricity demand shattering records as rain prediction offers only slight relief in coming days.
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Former inmate sues for 595000 over jail assaults
Rex Allen Southern of Athens sues Mercer County Sheriff and six officers in U S District Court Bluefield claiming three assaults at the Mercer County jail during late 1983 while finishing a five month sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses. He seeks 85000 from each defendant and removal from their posts.
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Spellers from West Virginia bow out in fourth round
Dawn Alexander of Oak Hill misspelled lederhosen in the fourth round of the National Spelling Bee, finishing 69th after 99 contestants were eliminated. Charles E Meadows of Huntington faltered earlier on lisse. Alexander, sponsored by the Charleston Daily Mail, expressed happiness with her run and joked about wishing for an easier word like cappuccino. Meadows was sponsored by the Huntington Herald Dispatch.
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State plan on hazardous materials to be discussed in Mercer County
West Virginia emergency management director will lead a seminar in Mercer County next Wednesday at 7 30 p m outlining the new hazardous materials plan. Mannie R Griffith state EMS Director will present the state plan and emphasize radio active and hazardous material transport through the area. Representatives from county fire departments law enforcement rescue squads and other emergency units are urged to attend. Further information may be obtained by calling 425-0385 after 7 p m.
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Towne Fair Kids Dog Show at Mercer Elementary
Princeton Towne Fair hosts a dog show for children ages four to 14 at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Mercer Elementary School lawn. Mercer County Humane Society sponsors the event to teach responsibility. any dog over six months on a leash with rabies shots can enter. Judging will cover best behaved, funniest, best trick, smallest and largest dog, best look, and best of show. Each entrant receives a merit ribbon and dog care booklet. A free dog ownership responsibility clinic will run alongside, with local experts discussing feeding grooming and veterinary care.
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Two Bluefield men charged in break-in at Kammers Furniture
Bluefield police report two men Samuel Jones and Nathaniel A. Wooley both 34 to 46 were arrested after a break-in at 318 Bland Street. A rock shattered the front window, an alarm sounded, two radios were recovered in an adjacent alley, and both men were arraigned with $5,000 bonds. Sgt. M. W. Wall led the investigation.
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Elected Warden Joins West Virginia Real Estate Board
Thomas A Warden Jr Bluewell was elected secretary of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission by former Gov Jay Rockefeller He co owns Warden's Market in Bluewell with his wife Louise They have four children and seven grandchildren. Planning session for 1965 Northfork Elkhorn High graduates set June 11 at the Redwood Inn Bluewell Friends invited for details contact listed locals.
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Fire damages estimated at $300 on Carolina Ave dwelling
Bluefield Fire Chief Richard Poe reports preliminary damage of $300 to a two story woodframe house at 921 Carolina Ave after a Wednesday night fire confined to an upstairs vacant kitchen. Cause listed as suspicious and under investigation. Seven firefighters and two pumpers responded to the 9 02 p.m. call. Dwelling owned by Michael A. Pendry of 2305 Bland Road.
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