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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1998
Page
9
The forecast calls for Wednesday night mainly clear with lows in the upper 50s. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with daytime showers and thunderstorms likely and highs near 80. Friday remains partly cloudy with a chance of storms and highs 80 to 85. Saturday stays partly cloudy with a chance of daytime showers and thunderstorms and mid 80s. Stream conditions listed for three lakes with contact numbers.
AEP officials say the high voltage line would bring economic gains, with over 88 million dollars yearly in West Virginia taxes and jobs versus 39 million in Virginia. Opponents warn of property value loss, reduced Virginia coal purchases, and potential Norfolk Southern coal revenue declines amid coal by wire fears. Industry voices weigh long term benefits against possible coal market harm.
Nauset Regional High School Eastham aids its oldest student through pass-fail oral exams in science math history and literature. Cyrena Wooster recalls her determination as she graduates. In September she will celebrate a 99th birthday, skipping the usual post graduation events.
The Senate delays aid to tobacco control amid billions in ads by the industry. Leaders debate downsizing a 516 billion price tag over 25 years and potential conference with the House. Lott and McCain seek a smaller plan, while Reed proposes banning deductions for ads targeting children.
The Pentagon targets a 20 percent smoking rate by 2000 as health costs exceed 580 million annually. Boot camp bans and base price hikes aim to deter smoking, while officials wrestle with smoke free policies for recreation facilities and government buildings. McCain’s tax-increase provision was dropped to protect base commissaries and exchanges which generated 525 million in tobacco sales last year.
Timber outlined the state's methods for valuing natural resource properties. Producing coal mines top the list at 842 million dollars yielding 11.2 million in property taxes. Mineable coal reserves 1.1 billion valuing 14.8 million, producing oil and gas wells 1.4 billion yielding 18.4 million, and oil and gas reserves 142 million yielding 1.9 million.
The state sues Ideal Motors Inc and nine associated firms and managers for deceptive campaigns offering cars for as little as 99 down and 99 a month. Fraud claims include false credit applications and unpaid previous notes. The suit seeks restitution for affected customers.
Charleston police have no suspects in the slaying of 19 year old Omar Archer found shot in a rental car at Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. Archer was discovered by friends with Ohio plates, shot at least once in the head through a driver side door. Detectives think the fatal shot occurred about an hour before discovery.
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