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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1982
Page
2
Bluefield city officials held a closed session after the Tuesday meeting to discuss a ticklish personnel matter. Rumors said Chief James A. Tony Bivens faced complaints from department members and possible replacement, though no official subject was disclosed.
President Reagan, facing GOP opposition, will not seek to advance the July tax cut to January. He aims to protect the 10 percent reduction and press Congress to finish 10 appropriations bills, fund highway repairs, and push the enterprise zone plan while opposing a proposed $5 billion jobs bill.
A Pacific storm lashed California with 70 mph winds and heavy rain causing mudslides, downed trees, frozen roads, and power outages affecting about 500000. Five people died as the system dumped up to four feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and prompted widespread closures from San Francisco to San Diego.
Judge declares a mistrial in the Rodney Pennington murder case after Fayette County Prosecutor Paul Blake Jr made a personal remark during cross examination. Defense calls misconduct. retrial likely in Mercer County Circuit Court. Pennington, 34, Oak Hill paraplegic, faced charges over Amma Mathews death and estate control.
In Tazewell Virginia the county administrator Bill Hankins was relieved of duties by the Board of Supervisors in a surprise move. Carter Wells named acting administrator and Patricia Green authorized to sign checks though legality hinges on ratification at the next regular meeting. The action follows a period of personnel changes beginning with Hankins retirement announced earlier and includes separate moves involving Commonwealth’s Attorney Galumbeck and Doug Taylor. Several supervisors weighed in, with Joe Peery pushing for Hankins’s removal and Charles Gilmore initially opposing but later supporting the change.
In Tazewell Virginia Bill Hawkins shocked officials by retiring earlier than planned after about 18 years as Tazewell County’s lone administrator. He said he did not know what prompted the move, noted his would-be last day on Tuesday and reflected on serving at the board’s will. He had originally announced retirement for December 31 and described offers but uncertain future.
Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund contributions lag as the drive aims to reach $10,000 for a Dec 24 party at Bluefield City Auditorium. Santa will attend as gifts for over 1,000 city youngsters are planned. Contributions to Bluefield Daily Telegraph Box 208 or at 412 Bland St. totaled 245 dollars with numerous donors listed.
Court reinstates prisoner's lawsuit Epperly wants review of case Floyd County will have sports WVU moves to 10th in ratings Davis named to grid team
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