Mitchell Stadium Changes amid Championships
Bluefield's Mitchell Stadium, a WPA era centerpiece owned by the city, marks its 50th anniversary amid photos comparing 1939 and 1989 views. The piece notes historic staff like Tony Lotito and details stadium evolution from wooden bleachers to concrete stands while recounting regional football titles won at the venue.
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Bluefield
Mitchell Stadium
Pete Pentasuglia
Johnny
Pentasuglia
Mel Grubb
Graham High School
Radford
G-Men
Southampton
Taylor Craft Cab
Bluefield Avenue
Thorn Street
Bryant Street
Stadium Drive
Larch Street
Bluefield Department of Parks and Recreation
Tony Lotito
Lauro Peraldo
Lotito
Election officials brace for a fair West Virginia primary
State officials and candidates debate the fairness of Tuesday's primary amid federal probes. U.S. Attorney Michael Carey notes changes in Mingo County as a key test, while Secretary of State hopeful Ken Hechler vows scrutiny of voter rolls showing shifts in registrations since 1986.
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West Virginia
U.S
Michael Carey
Mingo County
Senate
Arch A. Moore Jr
Carey
Ken Hechler
4Th
Hechler
Bill Harrington
Mingo
Graham Band Day Benefit At SeaFare Restaurant Today
Bluefield trash collection remains on regular Tuesday schedule per city officials. SeaFare restaurant hosts Graham Band Day starting at 4 p.m. with a portion of bills donated to the band. Mercer County Board of Education calls a special noon meeting in Princeton Central Office to discuss personnel matters and grant receipts.
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Graham Band Day
SeaFare Restaurant
Mercer County Board of Education
Princeton
Mandan drought prompts rain prayer day across state
Hundreds of Indians, ministers, and civic leaders gathered in Mandan for traditional dances, songs, and prayers to end a three year drought. Governor George Sinner declared Sunday as pray for rain day in North Dakota, urging collective action.
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Mandan
N.D
George Sinner
North Dakota
Mostly Sunny Forecast With Mild Southwest Winds
A weather forecast notes mostly sunny skies with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Today's highs reach the upper 60s, with tonight expected to be mostly clear and lows in the upper 40s. Weather package, A-10
Virginia VCEDA boosts coalfield growth in 1989 report
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority outlines 1989 progress for six southwest counties and Norton. It notes 1.8 million dollars for new industries creating over 1,000 jobs, 340 thousand for expanding firms, and 65 thousand in grants. The report highlights regional cooperation across boards and organizations.
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Southwest
Virginia
Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
VCEDA
General Assembly
Tazewell
Buchanan
Russell, Dickenson
Wise, Scott and Lee Counties
Norton
Boards of Supervisors
Freed hostage recalls brutal captivity under Hezbollah guards
Frank Reed described sustained beatings, broken bones, and over two years in solitary confinement after Islamic kidnappers captured him. He said he endured more than 200 head and body blows, kidney bleeding from a back strike, and long confinement before release. Reed spoke of sleeping on thin foam and being chained to walls or a radiator.
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Arlington
Frank Reed
Hezbollah
Reed
Loiles
Rich nations pave way for enlarged IMF
The Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank heads agreed to boost IMF capacity by 50 percent to meet rising demand for loans in Eastern Europe and fund ongoing aid to developing nations. The communique from Washington lists the G7 members United States Japan West Germany Great Britain France Canada and Italy. Currency markets saw less movement than in prior meetings.
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Washington
International Monetary Fund
Europe
Third World
Group of Seven
Capitol
United States
Japan
West Germany
Great Britain
France
Canada
Italy
Paris
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ASCO
Keith McKenzie
National Guard
Carl Dawson
McGrubb
Graham-Radford
Goninon
Seeeeseenenenes
Peterstown
Abby
Virginia Agency Fuels Coalfield Development
Reea
Lori Rose
Kentucky Fried Chicken Orioles
Brown’s Creek Supply
Paul Jones Little League Field
Welch
Brown's Creek Supply
Mark Shelton
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