Bell Atlantic ends strike with new contract
Bell Atlantic and the Communication Workers of America reach a two-year contract retroactive to Saturday settling a two day strike. About 73,000 workers in 13 eastern states and Washington DC return to work as picket lines disperse. West Virginia in Bell Atlantic service area with 230 workers in Beckley area staying off duty over grievances.
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U.S. Economy Faces Asia Crisis Deepening
United States markets tumbled as Wall Street fears grew over an Asian crisis with Japan revising its recession deeper than expected. The Dow dropped 112 points to 8462.85 after a 258 point intraday swing as global instability raised consumer spending concerns. The yen hit an eight year low and analysts warned China may devalue its currency.
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Dow Jones Ends Sharply Down After Rebound Lags
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 258 points intraday and finished 112 points lower after a 299 point drop last week. The swing followed one of the worst point losses in the index’s history, with markets recovering modestly from the low.
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Grand jury raises stakes in Holliday murder case
The Raleigh County grand jury issued a first degree murder indictment against William David Holliday for the December 1995 slaying of his wife Melinda. Holliday pleaded not guilty as his trial began amid moves to dismiss and seek a new indictment.
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Former astronaut Jon McBride faces domestic charge in Greenbrier
In Greenbrier County magistrate court, Jon McBride faces a domestic battery complaint filed by his wife Sharon McBride. Bond set at 1200 dollars restricts travel to the capital and Texas and bars contact with his wife. The alleged incident occurred Sunday night at the Lewisburg home, with deputies stating threats and physical contact including grabbing the neck and shoving toward a fan.
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