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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2002
Page
1
A brief note on outdoor activity during the summer season highlighting how gardening can trigger allergy symptoms for some people. It discusses common culprits like pollen and sun exposure and suggests basic precautions.
A terse notice notes the coal industry seeks clarification on a ruling as data collection intensifies. A memorial regards a West Virginia soldier killed in Afghanistan, with his wife and guard mourning the loss. The brief links the Afghan casualty to ongoing national security concerns and local sentiment.
WVYVA reports on Memorial Day weekend weather with rain and cold details affecting plans for flood recovery. It notes potential early Bridge Day preparations by officials and updates on forecasted conditions and rain chances during the holiday period.
The Riley West Unit No. 9 will celebrate Poppy Day on Saturday May 25. Members will distribute poppies at Acme Kroger’s Kmart Mountain Fest and other Bluefield locations.
West Virginia lawmakers plan interim discussions on workers compensation. Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin seeks a joint Senate House committee to study reforms. Del. Mark Wills and House Speaker Bob Kiss are prepared to back the move, with a 3 p.m. committee meeting scheduled. The effort aims to address how changes could benefit all West Virginians.
A Mercer County man Aubrey Gene Buck Weeks 46 of Princeton was sentenced to 15 to 35 years after pleading guilty to first degree sexual assault sexual abuse by a custodian and one count of incest He and co defendant Simon Lambert 34 of Glenwood were arrested in South Carolina last month and charged with the March 20 kidnapping of a 46 year old Princeton woman in a drug debt case The husband was beaten during the incident indicating a drug debt connection.
FBI Director Robert Mueller said walk in death by action bombers like those who attacked Israeli targets will strike the United States. He told the National Association of District Attorneys in Alexandria that another terrorist attack will occur and may not be stoppable.
Daily Telegraph reports AAA Bluefield says national average fuel costs have leveled as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Larry Peters notes motorists may find pump prices steadier across the country during the upcoming busy driving season.
West Virginia National Guard units have been aiding flood victims since May 2 in McDowell County. Lt. Col. Ed Kornish asked elderly residents to contact the Welch Armory to list needs for cleaning and recovery. Sgt. Barry Phillips said volunteers will connect victims with non governmental agencies for assistance.
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