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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1996
Page
1
In Buchanan County a preliminary hearing on an Aug 17 shooting left questions about who fired at Sara Jane Mullins her mother Mazie and brother Glen Street is charged with the case sent to the grand jury. Mullins described a dawn confrontation with Street after a 5 am call and a truck collision on Compton Mountain.
The Daily Telegraph sponsored Tree project aims to aid 600 local children this Christmas. Donations collected bring the campaign total to 170 dollars and 120 dollars picked up. Festivities start Monday at noon, with six groups and independent parties at Bluefield City Auditorium.
Princeton merchants push for a smoking rule revision arguing the Mercer County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance burdens some businesses. Owners say current rules conflict with needs of venues like Mountaineer Bowling and Roma III, citing costs and operational impacts.
Richlands High School head coach Dennis Vaught faced a complaint from Grundy High School parents alleging instructing players to injure rivals. The charge was dropped, with AHS principal George Brown stating the matter is resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Investigation ongoing with district officials and a school board meeting potential.
NEW YORK AP reports soaring demand for Tickle Me Elmo as Tyco Toys quickly ships dolls from China to meet holiday demand. Buyers race to stores causing lines and door busting, while Nintendo 64 also remains scarce amid the shopping rush.
Princeton officials say an eight inch water line break on Stafford Drive occurred around 8 a.m. affecting Stafford Drive and parts of Seventh and Eighth Streets and reaching the 100 block of Thorn Street. The break was fixed early and the water was expected to clear up immediately. Cold weather and shifting pipes were cited as typical causes.
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