Rear Admiral Katz to lead U S Central Command
Monday Inside reports Rear Admiral Douglas J. Katz of Bluefield, who led Cruiser Destroyer Group Two and served in the Gulf War, will assume command of the Navy’s U S Central Command overseeing all U S Middle East Naval Forces. Tom Kite captures his first major at the U S Open. Davey Allison and Ford dominate the Miller 400 at Michigan.
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Surrogate Mother Behind Murphy Brown Baby Revelation
A surrogate carried Murphy Brown’s actor daughter Danica Fascella a TV drama behind the scenes. The Fas cellas say IVF created Danica and twin Cynthia with parents Alice and Brian Fascella.
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Community calendar notes on group meeting and first aid class
Today’s listings show a Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group gathering at Mountain State Centers for Independent Living, Beckley, with contact numbers 255-0122 and Shirley Lambert 253-2150. Also scheduled is a Standard First Aid Instructor’s Class at Bluefield Community Wellness Center, $60, preregistration, with American Red Cross contact 327-5017, dates June 16 10 p.m. and June 23 and 25.
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Weather Today Forecast From National Weather Service
Sunny skies with northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Highs in the mid 60s. Tonight mostly clear with lows in the mid 40s. Weather package A-8.
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Hundreds honor Jenkinjones reunion in Bluefield memory
More than 300 current and former McDowell County residents attended a Jenkinjones reunion at the Ramada Inn East River Mountain. Historian Dr. Stuart McGehee noted Jenkinjones had three Pocahontas Fuel Co. mines and praised coalfield culture. Residents recalled unity across races and nationalities, with vacation pay milestones from the 1940s highlighted by Charles Myers Jr.
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United Mine Workers of America
Fair 92 Showcases Military Aircraft and Acrobatics
Spectators witnessed military aircraft displays wing walking and airplane acrobatics at Fair 92 along with the Golden Knight parachute team performing precision drops. The event highlighted aviation showcases and paratrooper demonstrations drawing crowds.
Clinton unveils tax plan in Arkansas campaign manifesto
Bill Clinton proposed higher taxes on the wealthy to fund a broad "putting people first" program. The plan would cut middle class tax relief, aim to create jobs, boost education, and expand health care while saving about 300 billion through tax increases and spending cuts. He also called for welfare reforms and curbing lobbyist influence.
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Lawmakers debate Electoral College reform in 1992 race
West Virginia and Virginia lawmakers weigh replacing the Electoral College with a majority vote to decide the presidency. Senator Robert Byrd and Representative Nick Rahall question the current system while Representative Alan Boucher argues for the traditional process. The debate centers on a potential three way Bush Clinton Perot race and a possible vote throwing the outcome to Congress. Political figures from West Virginia and Virginia discuss the likelihood of a deadlock and future implications.
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Port Wine Stain Laser Treatment Expands At PCH
Princeton Community Hospital adds Candela lasers to treat Port Wine Stains spider veins and hemangiomas with no cutting. 8 year old Clint Whittaker endures brief laser zaps for a pink purple facial birthmark while others like Jerome Mullins require longer plans. The new tattoo removal attachment will follow, with high cost offset by insurance coverage claims.
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