10 Nov 1998
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1998
Page
1
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood is honored as the National League Rookie of the Year, capping a standout debut season. Wood impresses with early strikeouts, durable outings, and key wins that helped solidify his place among top NL newcomers.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Wisconsin's program offering up to $5,000 yearly vouchers for poor families sending children to private schools in Milwaukee. An 8-1 vote avoided setting a national precedent while supporters hail more educational choice and critics warn of undermining public schools. Governor Thompson called it a victory for hope as the voucher issue looms nationally.
Educators in Milwaukee and West Virginia caution that Supreme Court rulings on tuition vouchers for private schools could pose future issues. They stress protecting public education funding and fear vouchers may erode students' right to a public education, urging careful oversight.
Wytheville Va. officials presented a 39.5 million plan to county supervisors for approval. It calls for three new schools Jackson Memorial Elementary Rural Retreat Elementary and an Eastern Wythe County Center for Middle Grades Technology plus renovations to Rural Retreat High Spiller Max Meadow Sheffey and Fort Chiswell area schools. The plan aims to restructure facilities and begin engineering designs after a joint meeting is set.
Princeton parents Frank Taylor Jr. and Lizzie Taylor received suspended penitentiary terms and two years probation after pleading guilty to felony child neglect. Their six week old son Timothy was severely injured April 4 in a rat attack at Berkley Street, Princeton. Two siblings were placed in foster care.
Rep. Bob Livingston of Louisiana moved toward becoming House Speaker after rival Rep. Christopher Cox dropped out and support coalesced. Dick Armey visited Livingston to congratulate him while Gingrich stepped aside amid midterm losses and his resignation.
The article examines expected consumer spending during the holiday season, highlighting budget tips and common gifting costs. It references spending ranges, typical shopping patterns, and tips to curb overspending.
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