09 Sep 1987
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1987
Page
1
A nationwide survey of 50 exclusive suburbs finds 1.2 million dollars as the average single family home price in the most costly areas. Greenwich Connecticut and Mill Neck New York tie for the top price with expensive markets. The study also notes at least 500000 dollars is required in any of the top 40 suburbs.
The Accu Weather forecast predicts dense fog in the morning with variable clouds and a shower or two. Skies may brighten in the afternoon with a high near 76. Tonight, partly cloudy skies give way to dense overnight fog and a low around 60. Detalis A-6
On September 9, 1897, Republicans Democrats Baptists and YMCA members funded a Wigwam on a vacant Bluefield lot. The 60 by 120 foot tent seated about 1500 and hosted political rallies and religious revivals, becoming a longtime town landmark.
Former Democratic front-runner Gary Hart told ABC Nightline he has no plans to re-enter the 1988 race and publicly confessed to committing adultery during his 29-year marriage. He apologized for the mistakes that led to his withdrawal and said he is fully responsible for his actions.
The NFL Players Association voted 24-4 to strike on September 22 after the second week of the season if no progress is made toward a new contract with owners. Gene Upshaw warned management that a deadline was necessary to force talks, while Jack Donlan indicated negotiations could resume the day after owners meet in Chicago.
Gov Arch Moore and the West Virginia Education Association clash over the states 1.49 billion budget in the state Supreme Court. The WVEA argues education funding must be protected and urges a special legislative session to restudy the budget, which lawmakers say is unconstitutional but not subject to a court-ordered session. The dispute centers on 13.5 million in education funds cut from the budget effective July 1.
In Lynchburg Virginia Rev Jerry Falwell says TV ministries must publish finances but his own ministry records remain largely unreleased. He promised data to interested parties yet has not fulfilled many requests, notes the Lynchburg News Daily Advance report from Monday.
Aides to Vice President George Bush were not told of accusations that Lt. Col. Oliver North chaired a secret Contras resupply effort. Depositions show Bush associates judged the allegations unproven and not mature. The April 30, 1986 memo describes Felix Rodriguez briefing Bush on El Salvador war and Contras' resupply.
Heavy showers continue through Labor Day weekend, with Mercer County Airport records noting unusual September rainfall after a long dry spell. Through the first eight days of September, 2.73 inches fell, while August brought only 2.19 inches. Despite weather, United Way Fun Fest in Princeton and Pine Plaza proceeded 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. some attractions like dunking tanks and stagecoach rides were canceled, and Transit Times performed despite the rain.
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