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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1999

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Kitchens Red White and Blueberry Desserts Purely Patriotic

A parade of patriotic desserts features red white and blue berries and cream. Recipes celebrate national colors with layered treats and festive presentation suitable for Fourth of July gatherings.

New Film Wild Wild West Opens Nationwide Today

The new feature Wild Wild West debuts across United States theaters today. Fans flock to see the anticipated Western adventure starring a leading ensemble and poised to draw strong box office returns.

Mercer health officer Dyer resigns after Mercer board session

Dr. N Allen Dyer announced his departure as Mercer County health officer after a two hour executive session addressing department operations and personnel matters. The Mercer and Raleigh boards will not renew their sharing contract, and Dr Kathy Wides will become part time health officer starting July 1.

Bluefield Mercer County N. Allen Dyer Mercer County Board of Health Health Department Dyer Raleigh County Board of Health Steve Akers Mercer Board Mercer and Raleigh Health Boards Akers Raleigh County Board Craig Hammond Kathy Wides Hammond Wides Bluefield Regional Medical Center Vanderbilt University Loyola Medical

Clinton proposes historic expansion of Medicare drugs

President Clinton unveiled a plan to greatly expand Medicare aid for prescription drugs, offering up to 1000 dollars a year initially with a 24 dollar monthly charge, and raising federal drug payments to 2500 dollars by 2008 as costs rise. Republicans raised objections noting delays and gaps for high drug bills.

Washington Clinton

Senior citizens hopeful on Clinton Medicare plan in Princeton

Local seniors and providers react to President Clinton's proposal offering a $24 monthly option for prescriptions up to $1,000 per year, with Medicare covering half costs up to $2,000 annually. Some see relief for the middle class while others like Ted Skeens, not yet 65, feel gaps remain. Beneficiaries praise potential savings though affordability and eligibility concerns persist.

Princeton Clinton Beverly Cresong Mercer County Commission On Aging Betty Whittaker Athens Whittaker Congress Associated Press Ted Skeens Skeens

Court asked to block state on workers' comp ruling

HARLESTON AP A labor group seeks to bar dismissal of nearly 200 million dollars in workers compensation owed by coal companies The Affiliated Construction Trades Foundation argues the practice is an elaborate scheme to avoid payment The group also seeks removal of Employment Commissioner William Vieweg from overseeing the dismissals The case centers on Island Creek Coal Co and 95 million in compensation and 95 million in fines and penalties potentially forgiven The Performance Council backed the proposal in March with mixed views from justices about the political nature of the issue

Harleston State Supreme Court Workers’ Compensation Division Construction Trades Foundation ACT Foundation Stuart Calwell William Vieweg Mer Island Creek Coal Co Calwell Island Creek Performance Council Margaret Workman Elliot Maynard Maynard ACT Vieweg

Princeton lottery winners advised on handling windfall

Local brokers urge caution for jackpot receivers in a $130 million super lottery. Alfred Garrett of A.G. Edwards & Sons warns winners to place funds safely, limit calls, and consult bankers, trust officers, CPAs, and investment counselors before acting. Avoid surrendering all to one adviser or investment.

Princeton Alfred Garrett A.G. Edwards & Sons Garrett

Kitchens Horoscopes and Listings Dense Page

Calendar and notices fill the page with kitchen and TV listings. Obituaries appear under A-2 and notices under A-4. The scattered text references horoscopes and classified items across A-5 and B-1 sections.

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Grafton Woman Hacked Computer After Spouse’s Chatting

Police say 29 year old Kelli Michetti hacked the home computer terminal with a meat cleaver after growing tired of her husband’s online chatting. She reportedly cut power to the device and then struck it with the weapon.

Grafton Ohio Kelli Michetti Michetti

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