20 Jun 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1986
Page
1
A focused profile highlights a photographer who treats landscape work as art and his business, detailing creative approach and commercial practice. The piece notes the balance between craft and commerce, showcasing projects, studio methods, and client relationships.
Friday forecast calls for clouds and sunshine with a thundershower possible in spots. High near 80 degrees. Tonight mostly clear and comfortable with a low around 54. Weather A-8
The high of 83 degrees Thursday at Mercer County Airport tied the 1964 record for the date. Tim Kish, a local weather record-keeper, notes daily readings have tracked at the airport since 1959.
The Bluefield Orioles begin their 1986 Appalachian League schedule tonight at home against Burlington. The season opener highlights the team’s return to the league with hopes of a strong showing and opportunities for rising talent.
The first known Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome death in Mercer County occurred at Bluefield Community Hospital on June 5, confirmed by a Mercer County Health Department official. Hospital officials refused to discuss the case, citing patient privacy, while the Daily Telegraph sought only confirmation of the death.
An Auburn man died earlier this month after ingesting tainted Extra-Strength Excedrin capsules, authorities say, the second poisoning linked to the painkiller. In Bluefield area, pharmacists report removing Excedrin from shelves as supply dwindled and public confidence waned.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that on the job sexual harassment is illegal even without economic harm to victims. It affirmed that a hostile environment violates Title VII and that employers are not always liable for supervisors’ misconduct. The decision also upheld minimum five year penalties for carrying guns while committing crimes. It affects Meritor Savings Bank suit against ex supervisor Sidney Taylor and Mechelle Vinson.
Mercer County Circuit Judge John R. Frazier sentenced 26 year old Stewart Neuman to life in prison for the November 16 1985 murder of Concord College student David A Reid. Neuman claimed innocence and a motion for psychiatric testing was denied. He was ordered held in the Mercer County jail awaiting transfer to the state penitentiary at Moundsville.
The Senate approved a partial deduction for state and local sales taxes and waded through a pile of special-interest amendments delaying a final vote on a sweeping income tax overhaul. A new rule would require dependents five and older to have Social Security cards to curb tax cheating. Majority Leader Dole warned of weekend work and possibly canceling July Fourth recess as amendments were pruned from over 200 to under 30, with fate resting with a Senate House conference on final bill language.
The Democratic House approved a non-binding resolution urging continued U S adherence to SALT II, despite Reagan's pledge not to be bound by its limits. The 256 to 145 vote followed hours of debate and a separate GOP proposal's 222 to 187 defeat. A GOP measure supporting Geneva talks passed, while similar Senate actions loom. Rep Dante Fascell led the measure.
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