Tuesday November 11 2008 report from Bdtonline
A brief BDtonline update dated Tuesday November 11 2008 outlines recent local events and notices, highlighting community updates and upcoming calendar items from the day’s online edition.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2008
Page
1
A brief BDtonline update dated Tuesday November 11 2008 outlines recent local events and notices, highlighting community updates and upcoming calendar items from the day’s online edition.
On the Middle Tennessee State University campus in Murfreesboro a student faced an armed robbery attempt. Elizabeth Pittenger, 22, fought off the attacker and a bullet was stopped by her large purse, which contained a punctured calculator, umbrella, and small case. Police arrested Orlando Edmiston, 20, after locating a .38 caliber handgun.
West Virginia results show Daily 3 as 3 3 1 and Daily 4 as 0 7 8 6. Virginia picks include Pick 3 7 2 1 and Pick 4 2 5 8 3.
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President-elect Obama and Michelle visit President Bush and Laura Bush at the White House in a cordial transfer of power preview. They discuss war and the financial crisis while Laura and Michelle tour the mansion and meet residence staff. Obama later returns to Chicago to form the new administration.
Seventh and eighth graders at Athens School in Mercer County send letters to veterans, opening with Dear Veteran, thanking them for serving the country with bravery and courage as part of Veterans Day observances.
James Bradley, famed author, explores his father John Bradley’s role in the Mount Suribachi flag raising. The iconic World War II image raises questions about the pride and sacrifices of the six soldiers who helped hoist the flag on February 23, 1945, during the Iwo Jima battle.
Benny Ray Roberts Sr, 53, was given life in prison with mercy for the 2007 beating death of Losey Lee Bennett, 55, of Pipestein. Circuit Court Judge William Sadler imposed the sentence after a jury found Roberts guilty of first-degree murder on October 8, with possible parole eligibility after 15 years.
The Mercer County Commission unanimously endorsed the second reading of a litter control ordinance that would empower officials to clean up litter along roadways and on public or private property. A third reading may be needed before it becomes law, with Prosecuting Attorney Timm Boggess to advise. Local business leader Marc Meachum said the measure could aid economic development by presenting Mercer County as well cared for, noting that first impressions affect business decisions.
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