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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2007
Page
1
Local notes from Bdtonline on Thursday March 8 2007 cover brief events and notices. Names places and dates are cited in compact form, reflecting a community update with limited detail and no editorial commentary.
Today sunny with highs in the upper 40s and light variable winds becoming west to around 10 mph. A quotation attributes a harsh view of Castro and the Cuban government, noting the speaker believes the system should not live if the people decide, attributed to President Bush.
The Regional Journey Beavers travel to Princeton to face the Bobcats in a regional showdown. Both teams seek a win to boost postseason hopes and solidify standings in the district.
Market data from March 7 2007 showing Dow Jones 15.14 points higher at 12192.4 Nasdaq composite and Standard & Poor s 500 with advances decl ines and volume totals New highs and lows are listed for both exchanges and Nasdaq, indicating market breadth and activity for the day.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin a 24 year old man sought police aid as he tried to break into St. Pauls Lutheran Church with a shovel claiming he planned to marry there. He admitted to possessing marijuana and led officers to a stash of drugs and paraphernalia at his home. He was arrested on criminal damage to property possession of drugs and paraphernalia.
Lottery results listed include West Virginia Daily 3 with 5 8 0, Daily 4 with 8 3 5 8, Virginia Pick 3 with 4 8 4, and Pick 4 with 9 2 7 6 reflecting the latest drawn sequences.
Contact the Telegraph delivery line at 304 327 2802 from 7 am to 12 pm seven days a week for any delivery problems. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
Princeton Mercer County teachers joined colleagues regionally in a ballot vote to gauge support for a potential March 14 sick out to push for higher pay. Co-president Liz Reed said ballots asked if participants would join a walkout and a Mercer County tally was awaited.
Parents in Mercer County and southern West Virginia voiced support for higher teacher pay and a one day walkout planned for March 14. Liz Reed of the Mercer County Education Association argued raises are needed as teachers shoulder extensive responsibility for student care and learning. Connie Sigman, a Princeton mother, said teachers are underpaid and deserve better pay.
A bill allowing McDowell County to accept up to 100000 tons of mostly out of state trash per month failed in the House Judiciary Committee. Delegate Richard Browning said there were not enough votes to advance the bill, and Governor Manchin expressed concern that out of state waste be charged no less than in state waste. Lawmakers noted potential revenue benefits but said the proposal was too controversial to pass this session.
Charleston report indicates table games may be settled today in the West Virginia Legislature and sent to Gov. Joe Manchin for signature before weekend deadline. The House agreed on most Senate changes to the racetrack gaming bill, sending it to a conference committee on one remaining exception. Both chambers expected to approve the measure allowing counties with racetracks to hold referendums on table games with the goal of avoiding further negotiations.
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