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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1986
Page
1
Becker Defends Wimbledon Title In Straight Sets Win
Becker opens title defense with a clear victory while rival Curren falls short. Maryland coach Under fire as Len Bias tragedy prompts scrutiny of drug use in team, sparking broader nationwide calls for anti-drug measures in schools. Newark hosts anti crack drive as districts weigh tougher drug prevention programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Becker
Kevin Curren
Maryland
Len Bias
Lefty Driesell
Newark
N.J
Reagan denied address to House on Nicaragua aid
President Reagan asked to speak to the House on a $100 million aid package for Nicaraguan rebels but Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. refused citing unprecedented lobbying from a president before one chamber. White House aides said the move sparked deep disappointment as Congress prepared to vote on a revised plan totaling 70 million in military aid and 30 million in other assistance for the Contras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
House of Representatives
House
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
Congress
O'Neill
White House
O’neill
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Donald T. Regan
Central America
Senate bars using revenues in tax revision plan
The Senate approved by voice vote an amendment by Sen. Domenici to prohibit using a temporary revenue increase from the tax revision bill to cut the deficit. The move aims to keep the plan revenue neutral, matching President Reagan’s demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Pete Domenici
Rn.m
Baker
Reagan
Senate expected 100 to 0 vote on tax revision bill
Late today the Senate will vote on a sweeping tax revision measure. Officials expect a unanimous aye tally after roll call of Abner, Andrews, Armstrong and others, reflecting broad support for President Reagan’s tax reform push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Abner
Andrews
Armstrong
Congress
Reagan
High court ruling taxes group insurance sales by charities
The Supreme Court held 6-1 that tax exempt charitable organizations must pay taxes on income from selling group insurance to members. It ruled deductions for premiums cannot avoid taxes. The decision limits charity tax shields and impacts revenue cited by the Reagan era. The court also rejected an appeal by air traffic controllers seeking reinstatement after the 1981 illegal strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Letters Delivered After 42 Years Reach Sister
In North Carolina attic a pair of letters written to a U S Army private finally reached his sister Miss Ann Bucko of Bluefield after more than four decades. Clifford Miller delivered the two letters Monday, reuniting the family with long-lost correspondence and a personal glimpse of their relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
U.S. Army
Ann
Mailman Delivers WWII Letters Found in Attic
Long lost WWII letters written by Pvt. Paul R Bucko to his wife in McDowell County were found in an attic in North Carolina and delivered to his sister, Ann Bucko, in Bluefield. The letters, addressed to a deceased couple with no heirs, were moved from an army mailbag left with Bucko’s belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailman
Pvt
Paul R. Bucko
McDowell County
Bluefield
North Carolina
County commission orders cells opened
Mercer County Commission ordered that usable cells in the county jail be opened to comply with a federal court order. Sheriff Hare said seven additional cells will be opened as soon as possible while six more under renovation will take longer. The action follows Gov Moore's order restricting new inmates at state prisons due to overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer County Commission
Hare
Arch A. Moore
U. S
John T. Copenhaver Jr
Copenhaver
Richard N. Kephart
Citizens Insurance
Days Inn project near Princeton approved for bond issue
Mercer County Development Authority policy committee approved a 5 million industrial revenue bond to fund a Days Inn motel on a three acre site near U S Route 460 and Interstate 77. E Howard St Clair and Associates led the submission with First Community Bank Princeton to purchase bonds. construction to start in September and finish by May 1987. about 40 employees and 750000 dollars annual payroll. The plan moves to the Mercer County Commission for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer County Development Authority
E. Howard St. Clair
Chise
Days Inn of America
First Community Bank
St. Clair
Mercer
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Mark Shelton
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The
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Ann Bucko
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Donald R. Hare
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