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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1978

Page

6

Coleman Revises Uniform Sentencing Measure to retain juries

Attorney General Coleman says he revised the presumptive sentencing bill by removing a clause to abolish jury sentencing. He argues the change keeps focus on fair uniform penalties while noting most cases lack juries and disparities persist. State Senator Michael supports the revision, boosting prospects in the General Assembly.

Shall Coleman Coleman General Assembly Harry Michael Charlottesville

Thomas J Smith Divorce Action Notice

The defendant in action TAC ODE is Thomas J Smith. An amended complaint seeks divorce and other relief. An affidavit shows service of the amended complaint filed before September 12 1978. Failure to appear may lead to judgment by default. Copies of the amended complaint are available at the clerk of the circuit court.

Larry Eugene Hipsley Larry Eugene Hipsiey West Virgina William J Akers Heanes Main St West Virginian Thomas J Smith Thomas Smith Holroyd & G Dsen Jantite Lal Man Say Circuit Court Mercer County

Princeton Park Board invites bids for tractor and mower

The Princeton Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners invites bids for a 2950 John Deere farm tractor with 12.4838 rear tires and a rear mounted mower, plus joinery equipment. Specifications and information are available from the Recreation Director in Princeton West Virginia during office hours. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due the first day of August, 1976.

Geeeie Princeton Board of Park and Commissioners John Deere Farm Proxceton Bom

Notice to Creditors for Several Estates in Princeton WV

Notice to creditors of estates including Rooerts, Rene, George and Chariton, Woods, Hemin, and Figer. Executors and administrators must file claims with vouchers at Main Street Princeton West Virginia on or before January 12, 1978. Beneficiaries or creditors may appear within 64.0 days to contest or claim interest as required by law. Given by John Johnston, clerk in Princeton.

Teigees Prageneta West Virginia Department of Highways Charleston West Virginia Kanawha Fayette Raleigh Mercer West Virgin Department of Highways Gordon Warness Earl R Scycc West Rania Department of Highways Washington Street East Charleston West Virgin West Virgina Department of Highways West Virgina Departmennt of Highways West Vu Subrhyi PriLive Timothy D Rooerts Rene Rober George Chariton Sonn& Chariton Malcolm Jones Fifte Jones Guarce Nancy Woods Repeccs Boyd Executrs Mame Firer Ernest O Figer Rebecca Francine Coter Cenes Cother Aa Minestrator Buly E Hemin Beverly J Bures Gortons Newing Clanns Agans Ts Main Street Princeton West Virgie

Repossessed vehicle sale notice in Virginia

Notice announces a public auction in Tazewell Virginia on August 3 for a repossessed motor vehicle. Describes sale to highest cash bidder at Ramey Chevrolet Inc with the listed serial number IXI7OOW 186858. Dated August 158 by Bluefield Virginia dealer number 702.

Oss Am Tazewell Virginia General Motors Acceptance Corp Bluefield Otter Ramey Chevrolet, Inc General Motors Acceptance Corp Bivette Wil! Otter Eash Terewell Virginie General Motors Acceptance Corp Bivetteia Rugust General Motors Acceptance Corp Biuefield Virginna

Miller Seeks Newport News as Site for SLEP Ship Renovations

In Norfolk a GAO estimate suggested 50 to 80 million dollars more would be needed to renovate the carrier Saratoga at Philadelphia Navy Yard than at Newport News Shipbuilding. Democratic candidate Andrew P. Miller pressed for reversing the Navy decision and keeping the four SLEP hulls at Newport News, citing jobs and wage benefits for Virginians.

Norfolk General Accounting Office Saratoga Philadelphia Navy Yard Newport News Andrew P. Miller Miller Navy Graham Claytor Philadelphia GAO Claytor Defense Charles Duncan Virginia Senate

Loving Denies Killing Philanthropist in Norfolk Trial

Eugene Hilton Loving ITI testified he did not murder Louise Way Eggleston, the 90 year old philanthropist, in her Ghent apartment on April 28. He described meeting her in 1960, receiving small sums of money over 18 years, and aiding with chores while confessing a drinking problem. He said he last visited in January to obtain money for food after securing a job in Accomack County.

Norfolk (Ap Eugene Hilton ITI Louise Way Eggleston Loving Mrs. Eggleston Accomack County Franklin Snow

Norfolk Schools Tighten Truancy Crackdown

Norfolk officials plan stronger truancy measures with more teacher calls to parents and in-house suspensions for absentees. Superintendent Albert Ayars said 490 pupils were absent daily from 45 000, with secondary rates at 13 to 15 percent, while notes and forged excuses undermine the system. Board members and the Education Association president urged parental involvement and firm policy to reduce absenteeism.

Norfolk Albert L. Ayars Ayars Medas John H. Foster Foster

Illegal Aliens Ordered To Leave Virginia For Mexico

Federal authorities began rounding up about 30 immigrant workers in Mecklenburg County as part of a tobacco harvest crackdown. Farmers say Mexicans are replacing local labor on a job some Virginians would not do, while others remain working with proper papers. Immigrants were traveling home or arranging their own plans as the investigation found a smaller issue amid widespread complaints.

Boydton (Ap Mecklenburg County Ments United States Joseph Mongiello Virginia Washington Mongiello N. T

Locomotive crushes striker in Roanoke

A Norfolk and Western Railway worker on strike duty in Roanoke was crushed when a locomotive fell in a roundhouse pit Friday. John B. Mitchell Jr., 50, of Vinton died instantly at 9:25 a.m. The accident marked the first fatality since the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks began striking July 10, according to N&W spokesman Lew Phelps.

Roanoke Norfolk & Western Railway Vinton N&w Brotherhood of Railway Lew Phelps

Judge Fines Van Hoy

Smyth County judge ruled that Willis Van Hoy will not serve the 15 month sentence imposed in absentia 18 years ago but must pay 375 in fines for drunk driving failing to stop for a police car and driving after license revocation. He was convicted in 1960 without being present and was not arrested until seven weeks ago when he returned to Chilhowie to open an antique shop.

Marion Willis van Hoy Smyth County J. Aubrey Matthews van Hoy Chilhowie

Heartline column offers elder financial and Medicare guidance

Heartline advises on trusts and power of attorney to avoid probate, warns about joint ownership risks, and suggests consulting an attorney. It explains railroad retirement current connection rules for supplemental annuities, notes Medicare covers motorized wheelchairs only if standard wheelchairs are unusable, and promotes a Heartline Medicare guide available for purchase.

C. N Medicare Heartline Dayton St West Alexandria Ohio

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