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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2000
Page
1
Heavy rains across West Virginia in April and early May brought relief to farmers and anglers after a drought. Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass praised a generally normal season as most counties see above average rainfall this spring, contrasting with last year's dry spell that dried ponds and rivers.
A 20 year old man identified as Jeff Richardson is jailed in Hamblen County Tennessee on murder charges in Virginia after allegedly confessing to the stabbing death of 80 year old Richard Hamilton in Buchanan County. Officials say extradition talks may delay return to Virginia with a governor signed warrant possible.
Giles County Superintendent Bob McCracken notes testing aims to guide learning not punish students. Officials say standardized tests influence funding and school viability while presidential candidates Gore and Bush back high stakes testing as reform.
Federal judge orders Microsoft broken into two, citing past untrustworthiness and illegal methods to protect its software dominance. Bill Gates vows appeal, saying government can seize success. ruling marks a dramatic antitrust action since AT&T breakup.
The 2000 SummerFest selections honor Dr. L J Pace and Mrs. Estelle Finkelman for community service and hospital volunteerism. Mrs. Finkelman is crowned by Elizabeth Osborne as flowers and gifts are presented amid Music in the Square. Pace is noted for medical work and public service in Princeton, Mercer County, and West Virginia.
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