20 Mar 1988
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1988
Page
1
Daily Telegraph notes the 19th Bluefield March of Dimes Telerama aims to raise 69000 dollars today. The event serves as a homecoming for Roni Stoneman of Hee Haw, whose heart remains tied to Ci.
Jon and Jim Hager, the Hee Haw twins, stop in Bluefield for a March of Dimes telethon. They tour for other benefits, rehearse a new band, and prepare new songs as part of their ongoing charity and show schedule.
The telerama runs from 6 30 a m until 6 p m today with live broadcast on WVVA TV Channel 6. Viewers can pledge or bid on auction items by calling 325 5731 or 325 8000. Cash donations are accepted on Bland Street in front of the Bluefield Arts and Crafts Center where the event airs.
History group in Philadelphia fights to save 30 silk banners from Gettysburg and Antietam as they remain rolled and unprotected since 1865. Museum curators warn time and handling threaten the civil war flags stored at the Civil War Museum and Library.
The fragment references a high of 34 degrees with variable clouds and possible snow flurries plus a low of 22. It lists newspaper sections such as Obituaries Weather Business Opinion Lifestyles and a crossword, with volume 93 number 80.
Gov Arch Moore Jr vetoed the Legislature budget proposal calling it a sham and ill advised. He cited widespread outrage and warned education cuts, Regents and police losses, and a looming special session to address Medicaid backlog and other items. Moore pledged another veto on a solid waste bill affecting county commissions.
Democratic contest results show Michael Dukakis winning the Kansas caucuses with 278 delegates to Jackson 235 Gore 125 and Gephardt 12 as 100 uncommitted. in South Dakota Gephardt secures a major share of national delegates while Jackson leads Texas conventions with 1,499 of 5,288. Dukakis calls Kansas win a sign for the future.
Independent Counsel Walsh steered a broad grand jury indictment alleging a conspiracy to aid the Nicaraguan Contras. The 23 counts target North, Poindexter, Hakim, and Secord with emphasis on a wide conspiracy and cover up efforts, while a gratuity charge against North could invite sympathy through prior congressional testimony.
Bramwell High Millionaires won the 75th West Virginia Class A boys basketball title, defeating the Hamlin Bobcats 85-54 to end a 17-year wait. Led by Shawn Jenkins, Scott Goins, and Lamont Woods, Bramwell dominated the boards 45-28 and built a 48-28 halftime cushion before cruising to the title.
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