Excursion Train Arrives in Bluefield for 1989 Stop
Hundreds greet the 18 car Independence Unlimited 89 excursion train arriving in Bluefield on Monday night as it makes a Roanoke bound 800 mile four day trip from Cleveland. The Roanoke Chapter of the National Historical Society sponsors the trip. The train arrived around 8 p.m. and will depart at 9 a.m. today. Norfolk and Southern railroad police captain Butch Blessard notes the historic sight draws lifelong fascination.
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Switzer Resigns as Oklahoma Football Coach
Barry Switzer resigns as Oklahoma's football coach on Monday citing frustration with NCAA rules that he says fail to recognize the financial needs of young players. He states he will coach at another institution.
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Illuminated 15th Century Manuscript Sells for 2.9 Million
Sothebys in London reports an illuminated 15th century manuscript from the Monypenny Breviary catalog fetches 2.8985 million dollars, the second highest ever for a manuscript. The piece, from Maj. J. R. Abbey’s collection, was made for William Monypenny of Ardwenny, an abbot in France, by painter brothers Jean and Jacquelin de Montlucon of Bourges.
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Van Cliburn Resumes Public Performances After 11-Year Hiatus
Pianist Van Cliburn ends an 11 year hiatus with a Philadelphia concert honoring two late friends, including conductor Eugene Ormandy. Before Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, he told a 12,000 strong audience this is a sentimental evening of remembrance.
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Ghostbusters II Opens to Record three day Box Office Gate
Ghostbusters II delivered the best three day opening at U.S. theaters with a 29.4 million dollar take, snapping a run of box office bombs as studios hoped for a swing in the summer slate.
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Showers and storms expected with warm today
Showers and thunderstorms likely with a 70 percent rain chance in the morning rising to 80 percent later. Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. High near 75. Tonight lows mid-60s. No further actionable details.
Temporary pact reached in Celanese talks at Narrows and Rock Hill
Union and company officials report a tentative weekend agreement between ACTWU locals 2024 in Narrows Virginia and 1093 in Rock Hill South Carolina and Hoechst Celanese Corp. The pact followed Washington DC mediation and is endorsed by Bruce Dunton. Voting at the Narrows union hall is set for Wednesday morning and evening.
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UMWA Walkouts Spread Across Four States
Wildcat strikes hit coal fields in Alabama Illinois Ohio and Missouri, keeping about a third of the nation's union miners idle despite a back to work plea by UMW leadership. Three strike coordinators jailed over a civil disobedience campaign against Pittston Coal Group were released in Roanoke, and are due in federal court Tuesday.
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Dominion Hardwoods plant may be reopened before Expo
Dominion Hardwoods in Princeton may reopen before the August Appalachian Hardwood Expo eighty nine after a June closure. Officials say efforts are under way to operate the plant again promptly with support from shareholders. About 30 exhibitors are committed. organizers aim for 100 manufacturers and buyers plus entertainment.
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Rahall Throws Opening Ball in Princeton Opener
U S Rep Nick Joe Rahall delivered the ceremonial first toss at Hunni cutt Field Princeton as the Appalachian League opener. More than 1,000 fans watched the Bluefield Orioles beat the Princeton Pirates 8 2 in an opening night sprint.
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Pay not issue in Tazewell strike
Tazewell workers who walked off last Tuesday after 18 months of negotiations said the action was not over pay. Steven Sheets, speaking for the employees, said the strike targeted the proposed contract which would cut benefits such as uniform rental, vacation time, vacation bonus pay, and health insurance, dropping overall pay to about 4.50 an hour. He urged good faith bargaining to reach a fair agreement.
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Public schools eyed for more spending and year round classes
A national poll shows most Americans favor higher education spending and parental school choice, with interest in year round classes. About 53 percent rate local public schools as good or excellent, 61 percent among those with children. Voters split on funding sources, with support for federal or state funds and some local funding.
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