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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1990
Page
1
Galveston Texas reports that the 853 foot tanker Mega Borg, carrying 38 million gallons of oil, slipped partially underwater in the Gulf of Mexico after engine room explosions. Coast Guard confirms two crew members killed, two missing and presumed dead, 17 injured.
Washington AP report notes a Gallup Poll released Monday finds teachers want more say in curriculum design, principal selection, textbook choice, and district spending. Donna Rhodes of the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education describes teachers as wanting influence across policy and reform, amid a ceremony honoring 115 teachers from 23 areas.
A Louis Harris & Associates poll shows 71 percent of Americans believe they have lost control over how companies use their information and share it with other firms, reflecting growing worry about privacy from businesses and government.
The forecast calls for sunny skies with continued warmth and highs in the upper 70s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows around the lower 50s. Weather package, A-6.
The Supreme Court voided a recent ban on flag burning, holding Congress violated free speech. The decision triggers a national debate over amending the Constitution to protect Old Glory, with Bush and GOP leaders urging swift action while Democrats warn against altering the Bill of Rights.
William Y. Cooper past commander of Riley West American Legion Post 9 in Bluefield and vice commander of the American Legion Sixth District says local Legion members are extremely upset by the Supreme Court ruling as the group pressures change amid the public debate.
Concord Political Science Professor Gary Kline endorsed the Supreme Court decision as protecting First Amendment freedoms. He called it a good ruling and noted it defends provocative actions. He also weighed whether burning flag images or symbols could be considered ideal under the ruling.
In Tazewell County Virginia objections from Poca hontas area residents and two supervisors stalled the school board’s plan to secure a 3.5 million loan and 6.5 million bond for a new Graham High School. Superintendent Cosby urged approval and noted anticipated consolidations while a May announcement said the new school would be built beside the current building which has sink hole damage.
The Commerce Department predicts West Virginia's per capita income will reach 10,921 in 2000, ranking second to last behind Mississippi and marking a 16.3 percent rise from 1988. State population is projected to decline slightly, with job growth lagging national gains. California gains the most new jobs.
Chris Auer of Princeton, Mercer County, on location as first assistant director for Black Crow Productions in Yuma Arizona filming A Row of Crows. Auer, 37, educated at Fork Union Military Academy and Elon College, built a career in television and film including credits on My Wicked Ways Buffalo Bill The Master and Heartbreakers.
Terry L. Horne, 39, named publisher of the Charleston Daily Mail succeeding retiring John F. McGee. Horne has led the Daily Toner since January 1988 after Thomson bought Worrell Enterprises. He plans a future return to Bluefield and will stay with Charleston assignments this fall.
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