Inmate Witness Describes Mail Openings At Mercer Jail
Princeton area ex inmate James Howard Ratliff testified in a class action suit accusing Mercer County jail of constitutional rights violations. He described deputies opening inmate mail and inadequate sanitary conditions including lack of toilet paper and faulty lighting. Other witnesses included Deno and Mrs. Janutolo who said two pairs of Levis were removed from a mailed package. defendants include Sheriff Kendrick and county officials. plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages totaling 200,000 plus 50,000 in punitive damages.
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Jim Gilreath
Daily Telegraph Star
Princeton
Mercer County
U. S. District Court
Bluefield
James Howard Ratliff
Rt. 1
John T. Copenhaver
Ratliff
Copenhaver
Morgantown
Earl Kendrick
Totias J. Hirshman
Sheriff Kendrick
Joe Coburn
Luther H. Byrd
Clarence H. Six
Wilson Harvey
Lourt
Ten New Citizens Naturalized in Bluefield Ceremony
Ten individuals received U S citizenship at the U S District Court in Bluefield during a naturalization ceremony led by Judge John T Copenhaver. Sponsors included Riley West American Legion Post 9 and the John Chapman Chapter DAR. Speakers urged faith and resilience as new citizens from diverse origins were welcomed with a reception afterward.
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Bluefield
Oral Dar
U. S.S. District Court
U. S
John T. Copenhaver
Riley
West American Legion Post No. 9
John Chapman
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pakistan
Wajiha Masri
Princeton
Lebanon
Perdro Rafael Gonzalez
Marlinton
Dominican Republic
Pong Yim Eastham
Branchland
South Korea
Richard A. Brown
Bluefield State College
America
Dr. Brown
Raleigh T. McLaughlin
John Chapman Dar
B. E. Bates
DAR
Appalachian Power Company
Discrimination complaint against Bluefield city dropped
The Office of Revenue Sharing dropped the discrimination complaint against Bluefield’s fire department after the city adopted corrective actions. City Manager Fred Burton said ORS notified in February, investigation ran April to August, and no non compliance notice was issued due to revised affirmative action plan, new minority hiring goals, exam changes, a civil service prep school, and broad advertising. The Bluefield Board of Directors approved the report and several licenses and building permits.
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Jim Terry
Daily Telegraph
Statt
Bluefield
Fire Department
Office of Revenue Sharing
Fred Burton
Bluefield Board of Directors
ORS
Burton
Medias
Honors Roll Lists Names Across Athens School Grades
The Athens school announces the honor roll for weeks two through eleven. Recipients span grades including A and B honors with numerous students named by school and grade. The item also notes a historical reference: American and French troops attacked York Town, Va., in 1781.
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Athens
Perry Weil
Arems Schowl
Teresa Thornton
Daniel Bell
Tammy Kessinger
Yorktown
Legislation Becomes Law in Canada Through Readings Senate and Assent
In Canada a bill becomes law after three readings in the House of Commons, passage by the Senate, and assent from the Governor General, finalizing the legislative process.
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Canada
House of Commons
Senate
Governor General
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Greg Crees
Harold Waite
Clark Berton
James Sutphin
Chr Thompson
Ruth Bergsteim
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Denis Farley
Ann Gemer
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Debby Mill
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Philp Ball
Larry Hazelwood
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Roger Metuire
Will Stafford
Scott Turner
Helly Edge
Jands Hall
Emily Mann
Lasa Promagion
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Darlene McManaway
Neal Bennett
Tim Duncan
Terry Easter
Pat Morgan
Chr Nash
Richard Shorter
Darren White
Ronald Wyatt
Maxfield
Madison
Gunnoe’s Sausage
PET
Virginia
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Tno
Jsno
Jeno
Medicare
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Medicare Equipment Services
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