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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1989
Page
10
The Associated Press projects showers and thundershowers from New York to Alabama with mid-70s temperatures. The central U.S. and West Coast are mostly sunny, while the northern Rockies and Minnesota expect showers.
Today expect showers and thunderstorms with a 70 percent rain chance in the morning rising to 80 percent later. Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. High near 75, lows in mid 60s. Wednesday 60 percent rain with highs mid-70s, lows around 60s. Thursday 70 percent rain with highs near 80, lows in 60s. Friday partly cloudy with highs in the 80s and 60s. Yesterday's Bluefield temps: high 81 low 63. June 20 record high 91 in 1952, low 41 in 1959.
Elsewhere Virginia Mostly cloudy warm and humid today with a chance of showers or thunderstorms and highs in the low 80s. West Virginia showers and thunderstorms likely today with highs in the 70s. North Carolina storms likely west today with rainfall possibly heavy at times and highs in the 80s and 70s in the mountains.
Temperature ranges report extreme values with Western temperatures showing a low of 37 degrees in West Yellowstone Montana and a high of 120 degrees in Death Valley California. Weather data highlights notable heat in Death Valley and cool air in Montana.
The Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision ruled Conrail may require urinalysis drug tests for railroad employees without union bargaining, basing the ruling on the Railway Labor Act. The decision could limit broader impact beyond rail and air industries.
Mutianyu up near Beijing sees few visitors as crackdown on Beijing protests chills tourism. Vendors report empty stalls and a drought of foreigners despite the wall drawing crowds in past years. Authorities say all tourist areas are safe, yet revenue suffers.
Fort Worth residents urge Jim Wright to retain his 12th District seat if he desires it. State Sen. Hugh Palmer, a likely successor candidate, says Wright could be the best congressman for Fort Worth, though Palmer won’t run. Wright plans a June departure from Congress amid ethics controversy. spokesman stresses ongoing transition and no set resignation date.
Washington AP report says owners of 30 U.S. plants released at least one million pounds annually of suspected carcinogens, part of 2.7 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the air each year. EPA notes figures are totals and do not assess individual health risk.
David Helmer of Roanoke's National Historic Society notes Bluefield stop draws over 500 passengers with 7,000+ total riders since leaving Cleveland. He forecasts 1,500 to 1,600 more between here and Roanoke as yearly railroad society trips continue, with a September repeat planned. The event features steam locomotives Norfolk and Western Class J 611 and Nickel Plate Road 587.
Socialist and environmentalist candidates won major gains across several nations in the 12 nation European Parliament elections held in Strasbourg. The Socialists claimed 182 seats, expanding their lead as Labourites toppled Britain’s Conservatives and Labour added 16 seats, 13 from Britain.
Walkouts resumed and then shifted back to work after 655 miners at AMAX Coal Co. in Keensburg Illinois joined the action. Union leaders say telegrams were sent for contract enforcement amid a national pact with UMW members. Industry officials warn the strikes could harm miners and raise production costs.
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