27 Mar 1993
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1993
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports the GDP rose at a 4.7 percent annual rate from October through December, driven by strong consumer spending. Analysts warn growth may slow to about 3 percent in the year ahead amid sluggish hiring.
An E-2C Hawkeye radar plane from the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt monitor relief drops over Bosnia crashed in international waters about 65 miles east of Crotone Italy. Five crew members are missing, with no hostile fire reported. Navy officials in Norfolk Virginia announced Friday.
The Summit Players of Bluefield present Dearly Departed as part of a dinner theatre at the Bluefield Area Arts and Crafts Center. Tickets are 17.50 per person with reservations required. call 325-8000 for info.
A 60 percent chance of showers today with highs in the mid 50s. Tonight, showers likely with lows in the low 40s. A weather package labeled A-8 accompanies this item.
The West Virginia House of Delegates approved Gov. Caperton’s nickel-a-gallon gasoline tax hike on a 70-28 vote after 90 minutes of debate. The bill now goes to the Senate as supporters argue the upgrade will improve roads, jobs, and economic development.
West Virginia lawmakers face two bills urged by the state Chamber of Commerce to address the Workers' Compensation Fund’s insolvency. The fund shows about 1.2 billion in liabilities with only around 800 million available. Chamber President Steve Roberts and counsel Evan Jenkins warn reforms are needed for economic development while preserving future benefits.
Mercer County officials estimate road cleanup from the Blizzard of 1993 will cost more than 200000 with manpower equipment and materials totaling 106097 for the March snow. The four county district cites 46741343 in total snow removal costs. Highway Superintendent Buddy Campbell praised crews of 60 plus workers who opened all roads by Wednesday at 1 am after snow began on Saturday and noted extensive flood damage across Mercer County's 1000 mile road system. He described long shifts and rest gaps, plus use of five local contractors.
Moscow AP reports hard liners shelving impeachment bids as Boris Yeltsin signals openness to parts of a compromise plan. Yeltsin backs early elections and a new legislature while pressing ahead with an April 25 confidence vote on presidential authority. Clinton and Kohl pledge support to sustain democracy in Russia.
Edward L. Thomas, 20, of Princeton is in guarded condition at Princeton Community Hospital after a Thursday Brickyard Road crash that killed Stephanie Swecker, 18, Denise Portell, 22, and Portell's 3 year old son, Adam. Mercer County Sheriff's Dept investigates. DOH records show 38 crashes on Brickyard Road in three years with four deaths and 41 injuries.
Fifth Generation founders Seth Peters and Steve Kappeler unveiled plans to convert the 1924 Peery Building, once home to the Bluefield Sanitarium, into a dormitory with a restaurant, laundromat, game room and shops. The $750000 to $1 million project aims to house up to 250 students, create 45 to 50 jobs, and includes bus service and 300 parking spaces. The Bluefield Board of Directors approved the plan, with formal support letters forthcoming.
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