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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1997
Page
8
Stocks closed at record high territory on Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average trimmed early gains by two thirds. Traders adjusted portfolios for a triple expiration while broad indices also hit records, though the market remained weak overall.
A memorial gift to the Bluefield Area Foundation supports community projects through invested funds. The foundation is a nonprofit that spends only the interest earned, keeping the principal permanent. Contributions can be mailed to Bluefield Area Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4127, Bluefield, WV 24701.
C&H Rauch Jewelers, Lexington based, acquires a large Ohio jewelry chain, giving the family business 42 locations in six states and a dominant Mid-East presence. Dayton becomes its largest market with over 70 employees and a $7 million investment. grand openings anticipated this summer.
A officer was requested Thursday at Western Sizzlin to assist a subject attempting self harm. Officers James Altizer Pete Beavers and Roger Wagner investigated. A shoplifter was reported at Wal Mart with one arrest made by Officer Terry Sarver. A noise disturbance was reported on Mere.
Mollie E. Hardin, 59, of Rocky Branch Road, charged with two counts of delivery and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Lt. E J Honaker investigated. Det. A D Beasley and Det. W V Worley investigated.
Mercer County Emergency 911 logs detail calls from June 9 to 15 spanning topics such as larceny vandalism domestic violence and missing person. Departments listed include Bluefield Princeton Mercer Sheriff Bramwell Matoaka and state police with multiple incident types like vehicle accidents fires medical alerts and alarm activations.
Leonard Russell Conner, 48, of Kegley, faced a driving under suspension charge filed October 16, 1996 in Mercer County Magistrate Court. The case, heard by Magistrate Mike Flanigan, was dismissed Thursday.
McDonald's won a long libel case against activists Dave Morris and Helen Steel. Justice Bell found the charity leaflets defamatory while noting criticisms of the company. Critics questioned whether the ruling was a true victory as newspapers mocked the outcome and highlighted ongoing concerns about animal treatment and wages.
New York AP reports the $360 billion tobacco settlement won t erase profits for cigarette makers who expect a $6.7 billion profit next year. The burden shifts to Americans who smoke and to tobacco growers and retailers facing higher taxes and prices. Smokers may pay $400 to $500 more annually for a carton weekly, while state treasuries and lawsuits gain.
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