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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1992
Page
2
In Washington AP reports organized labor supporters in the Senate failed by three votes to end a GOP talkathon against a bill to protect the jobs of strikers. The measure fell short of the 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, killing its chances this Congress.
In Beirut AP reports the final steps to release the last two Western captives hit a snag Tuesday yet negotiators remain optimistic the German relief workers Heinrich Struebig and Thomas Kemptner will soon head home. Their release would end 92 foreigners abducted since 1984, with captors turning them over to security authorities Monday night.
More U N military observers moved toward Sarajevo on Tuesday to reopen the air port for relief flights as reports of cease fire violations rose in Bosnia Herzegovina. In Belgrade a student protest against Milosevic continued into its second day and opposition split over strategy after a nationalist writer won the presidency of the new Yugoslavia. A large anti Milosevic rally slated for Sunday was postponed.
Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger was indicted on two counts each of perjury and false statements and one count of obstruction for concealing knowledge of secret arms sales to Iran and aid to the Contras. The case marks the highest ranking official charged in the Iran Contra affair.
Washington AP Ross Perot promotes blunt straight talk but faces criticism for insensitivity claims. He says he opposes discrimination yet remarks about women and homosexuals spark ire from activist groups. He cites women as smarter than men and jokes about young volunteers. He would not hire adulterers and opposes homosexuals serving in the military.
In a study of 619 Ohio doctors, 70 percent of family physicians and 59 percent of pediatricians favored spanking in certain circumstances. The author cautions results may not reflect nationwide trends. Dr Kenelm F McCormick notes many studies show corporal punishment is less effective and sometimes harmful.
In Michigan and Oklahoma officials used quarantines against HIV patients sparking debate. A Muskegon case involved a 31 year old woman accused of sex with multiple men without disclosing her status. An Oklahoma man faced a quarantine, while a Portland case ended with a no contest plea. Authorities cite public health risk. critics warn of civil liberty overreach.
Today 10am 4pm Red Cross blood mobile at the GTE building Bluefield. Noon Sid Wheeler to perform at Music in the Square Princeton. June 18 address by Phyllis S Brown Mercer County Alliance for the Mentally Ill Welch library. 6:30pm Gary Lions Club joint meeting with ladies. Beaver High School class of 1957 gathering at 916 Groveland. June 19 GFWC Bluefield hot dog sale Acme Grocery 5 9pm. Bluefield Antique Festival at Recreation Center 10am 10pm, June 20 11am 5pm. June 23 mobile at Richlands Gethsemane Baptist Church. 7pm Humana Hospital cancer support group with Scott Bryant Bluefield College. June 24 mobile at American Legion Tazewell. July 17 9am pre-entry phlebotomy test Mercer County Technical Education Center fee 15.
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