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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1987
Page
1
Boston AP reports a study showing platelet aggregability is highest between 6 and 9 a.m., suggesting morning clotting may explain why heart attacks are most common then. A researcher speculates the timing could be an evolutionary trait tied to dawn activity and protection during early risk.
Accu Weather calls for a cooler day with morning sunshine giving way to afternoon clouds. High near 62 degrees. Tonight remains partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower or thundershower, low around 58. Details A-12.
June 11, 1909. The city of Bluefield adopts a curfew for cattle within the city limits, restricting livestock movement and setting local rules for keeping cattle off streets and sidewalks.
Allied leaders wrapped a three day summit in Venice urging respect for human rights in fighting AIDS described as a major health threat. They urged South Africa to end apartheid, supported Philippines President Aquino, and backed stronger drug abuse campaigns and currency stabilisation.
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger told the House Foreign Affairs Committee he does not expect Iran to attack U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf despite threats from Tehran. He noted Iran has historically avoided direct threats to American ships and predicted no attacks, amid debates on protecting Kuwaiti tankers and fears of U.S. involvement in the Iran Iran-Iraq war following the Stark incident.
Tazewell County employees will receive paychecks Monday as administrator Randal Arno confirms bills will be paid. The board discovered a $1 million shortfall due to tax collection timing and budgeting overestimation. Norman Cook cites unpaid real estate and personal property taxes, plus a high return rate on tax bills, with $607,000 and $368,000 short in respective taxes. The county may borrow to cover the gap before June 30 fiscal year end.
Seven utilities claim West Virginia illegally collected 351 million from them and ask the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its May 18 denial. They seek a delay of a final decision pending action on two similar Washington State cases argued weeks earlier.
The state Tax Department will issue new W-4 style forms to help wage earners estimate their tax liability under changes in federal laws. The form 104 will be sent to employers and urged for accurate completion. The piece notes shifts in state taxes, including the corporate net income tax and a revised personal income tax slated for next year, aiming to return $47 million to taxpayers.
A 5.0 magnitude quake centered near Lawrenceville Illinois shook 14 states including Illinois and West Virginia injuring one minor and causing minor damage. Hospitals reported patients jolted from their beds as roofs caved and windows broke while telephone service faltered and alarms sounded at a nuclear plant. The quake struck at 6 49 CDT with observers describing it as frightening yet thrilling.
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