Raleigh County selects Dwight Dials as new superintendent
In Beckley the Raleigh County school board approved Dwight D. Dials as superintendent on a 3-2 vote. The Fayette County former administrator will earn 65 thousand dollars per year on a two year contract, ending the acting tenure of Tom McNeel. Meanwhile, a Mount Hope man, James Kincaid, was electrocuted near Scarbro while tampering with a power line. Police say the 2:30 p.m. incident on a secondary road appears accidental. In Charleston, Senator Byrd urged President Bush to back a plan cutting sulfur dioxide and acid rain by limiting emissions at the nation’s top 20 plants.
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Stolen Armored Car Cash Found Bedside Stash in Motel
In Virginia CORTLAND New York authorities say more than 600000 dollars in cash from a 29 May armored car heist in Syracuse suburb Dewitt remained undisturbed for over a week in a motel room bed stand. FBI tracked the missing loot to the hotel amid guests unaware of the haul.
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Officials: Sandinista army ready to aid Noriega
Washington sources say the Nicaraguan army was prepared to assist the Panamanian government if the United States intervened in Panama. Nicaragua denied the claim, while U.S. officials also noted a shipment of Soviet weapons to Panama. Bush sent about 2000 combat troops to Panama to safeguard Americans and apply diplomatic pressure for a democratic outcome.
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Cher returns to stage with breakup tale at Great Woods
Cher delivered a first concert in eight years at Great Woods near Boston, telling fans she is suddenly alone after breaking up with her boyfriend. WXKS-FM hosted the 10th anniversary show with Hall & Oates Was Not Was and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince as Cher referenced her split before We All Sleep Alone.
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Foley Promises gentler House as Speaker
In his first full day as speaker Tom Foley said Republicans are right to criticize Democrats for using majority power too aggressively and pledged a gentler gavel. He recalled Sept 27, 1987, vote-manipulation incident and praised President Bush for consulting, signaling a calmer approach.
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Senate delays $1.2 billion veteran aid measure amid debate
Washington reports that veterans and allies accuse the Senate of sluggish action on a 1.2 billion funding package for veteran programs as lawmakers press a controversial amendment on a new elderly health care plan. The four month package totals 3.3 billion for several agencies as the four month fiscal year nears.
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Solidarity backs progressive candidates in June runoff
In Warsaw Solidarity plans to support progressive communist candidates in the June 18 runoff, aiming to build on its parliamentary win. Spokesmen say the independent union will not join a governing coalition, preserving its right to criticize government policy amid communist setbacks.
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