29 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1998
Page
1
APE Canaveral Florida AP NASA counts down to John Glenn's return aboard Discovery. Joe Rothenberg notes the mission carries immense responsibility and heightened visibility with the first American to orbit the Earth and longtime senator on board.
Television networks outline coverage on Thursday EST with ABC at 1 30 p m anchored by Peter Jennings and featuring Wally Schirra Gene Cernan CBS at 1 30 p m anchored by Dan Rather with Gordon Cooper and Bill Harwood NBC at 1 p m anchored by Tom Brokaw with Scott Carpenter and Bob Hager CNN at 1 p m anchored by Miles O'Brien and Walter Cronkite Fox at 9 a m anchored by Jon Scott with James Lovell and a note about American hero status and Odyssey reference closes without confirmation.
Tony Barbery reports in the Daily Telegraph that a random survey shows 30 of 50 residents across ages would fly into outer space if given the chance. Males dominate the “yes” group, with about three quarters of supporters being men. four of seven senior citizens interviewed echoed cautious views.
Bluefield and surrounding towns gear up for Halloween with police patrols and safety tips. Bramwell Chief Keith Honaker urges common sense, reflective clothing and careful candy checks as officers patrol to protect children during peak hours across area towns with varied curfews and time limits.
A 13 year old from Pittsburgh hosted a dream bat mitzvah in a hotel ballroom turned into a luxury liner. The setup featured 12 foot steaming smokestacks at the buffet, phosphorescent icebergs, and a steerage area for the children, reflecting her Titanic obsession.
The Virginia State Board of Education narrowed passing rules for Standards of Learning tests amid concerns over English learners and social studies content. They will exclude EL students from passing rate reports for 1997-98 and 1998-99, while developing an accommodation policy. The tests affect grades 3 5 8 and high school, with graduation tied to passing starting 2004 and a 70 percent rate by 2006-07.
BLUEFIELD Virginia United Way volunteers report 220360 dollars raised toward a 1998 goal of 450000 at a Bluefield College breakfast. Leaders Club leads with 99 percent of funds in, followed by Special Projects, Finance, and Services divisions each around 56 percent.
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