Couple Awarded $127800 In Split Federal Verdict
A Bluefield federal jury awarded Princeton couple Larry and Bonnie Wiley $127,800 after nearly three and a half hours deliberation. The panel split fault 40 percent to the Wileys and 60 percent to Norfolk and Western Railway for a June 21, 1980 collision, with $170,000 to Wiley and $43,000 to his wife, reduced by the 40 percent shared liability. The verdict supports contention that train speed and warning signals were contested, while Wiley’s employability and post accident injuries were disputed.
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Options for Marines at Beirut Airport Scale Back Mission
U S officials discuss reducing land presence while keeping the airport perimeter, risking a perception of weaker Lebanese government support. Alternatives include shifting Marines southward, increasing patrols in lower threat Beirut areas, or swapping positions with French or Italian forces to manage sniper and artillery threats.
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Meese on hunger remarks spark GOP debate amid aid plans
Amid competing views on hungry children, supporters and critics clash over comments by Meese and the Reagan administration. Governor James Thompson notes differing definitions of hunger while aid advocates warn that without promised federal legislation, states cannot cover transportation and distribution costs for surplus food to the needy.
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Gunman abducts clerks after Food Mart robbery on mountain road
Mallory says gunman abducted two clerks as doors closed at the Food Mart, forcing them to remove socks and shoes before driving away in the car. Police note the attack happened near a gasoline station where two clerks died in a mid-September robbery and are exploring a possible link.
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Deliberate Fire Destroys Otter Branch Frame House
Otter Branch fire gutted a frame house late Thursday night with investigators led by Fire Chief John Garland concluding arson. Garland cited reports of gas can use and a blast in the basement, saying neighbors delayed alarm and firefighters could only let remains cool after an explosive flare up.
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McDowell Man May Be Indicted Over Shotgun Incident
McDowell County authorities say Shane Owens may face indictment at the February term. Trooper G L Woods reports the case will be presented despite victim George Rambo of Otter Branch not pressing charges. Owens allegedly shot Rambo once in the leg with a shotgun after a domestic dispute.
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Bland Counties Granted Drought Emergency Loans
Washington announces four Virginia counties Bland Franklin Halifax and Henry designated eligible for emergency loans from the Farmers Home Administration to aid drought recovery. Agriculture Secretary John R. Black said the designation was announced Friday.
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Virginia
Farmers Home Administration
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Franklin
Halifax
Henry
McDowell County Receives Funds For Aging Building Project
McDowell County Commission deposits a $14,000 Governor's Office of Economic Development check to fund the McDowell County Commission on Aging building in Saeger. Separately $22,500 is allotted for three counties with McDowell’s share for Magistrate Court Building renovations. Sheriff Belcher requests gasoline pump keys for weekend depu ties, with conditions discussed by Commissioners. Commissioner comments note record keeping and possible return of keys if needs proven. Sheriff to appear next week to discuss fuel- use issues as bridge load limits complicate transport plans. The panel also approves $77 payment to Dr. Lyle Gage for jail inmate treatment and advertises for a jail physician opening Jan. 4.
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Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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Sid Bell
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Tom Church
T.J. Scott
Belcher
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Litnar
Laeger
Jaeger
Lyle Gage
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