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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2003
Page
1
Prime Minister Sharon signals readiness to accept the road map plan for Middle East peace. SARS virus evidence traced to animals prompts health authorities to expand investigations and monitor markets and wildlife.
The 330 billion package clears Congress by a 51 50 Senate vote after House approval. It includes rebates and lower rates for families and new breaks for businesses and investors. Bush vows to sign next week and says 136 million taxpayers will benefit. Republicans tout growth and job gains amid a slow recovery. Democrats dispute the wealth preference.
The Tazewell County Grand Jury returned 119 indictments for 116 individuals at the May 20 term. Included was a Raven, Virginia robbery case against Richard Timothy Honaker and Terry Anthony Robinett for conspiracy, robbery, wearing masks, and statutory burglary after a Jan 23 store heist in Doran. They allegedly cut a phone line, stole over $200 and cigarettes. arrest followed within 24 hours. A trial is set for June 20. Also indicted was Gordon Douglas Greene, 39, of North Tazewell on rape and carnal knowledge charges.
The Mountain Festival moves into its bluegrass competition portion as Joey Dee and the Starlighters and the Collegians headline the night. Despite drizzle and sprinkles, attendees enjoyed the James H Drew Exposition and rides like the Cyclops, with Mildred Conley of Montcalm praising the thrills.
Ten year old Melanie Caldwell donated nearly 12 inches of brown hair to Locks of Love in Lakewood, Florida. Her mother Margaret will mail the dried strands and a note to help provide a hairpiece for financially disadvantaged children under 18 who have medical hair loss. Melanie grew her hair for two and a half years specifically for this act, hoping the recipient enjoys it.
Four Seasons Country sees the return of Periodical Cicadas after 17 years. The insect, often called a locust, damages trees as females lay eggs in twigs, causing dieback. Mercer County WVU Extension Office warns on twig damage and recommends targeted insecticide use every five days for four to six weeks, avoiding sprayed flowers and blooming trees.
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