Hickman Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Double Murder
Antoine Hickman, 23, a Charleston resident and former McDowell County man, was convicted of two counts of first degree murder without mercy after a nine juror deliberation. He received two consecutive life sentences in Mercer County Circuit Court for the June 26, 1981 killings of two Charleston police officers. The judge called the deaths utterly tragic and senseless, and stated parole was not possible on the life sentences.
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Polish Forces Battle Miners Amid Martial Law
Polish security forces clashed with ux wielding miners and street demonstrators, leaving seven dead and about 200 wounded. Warsaw Radio cited heavy injuries among police and militiamen as martial law pressed to crush Solidarity.
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U S General Dozier Kidnapped in Verona Italy
Four men posing as plumbers abducted Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier from his Verona home as NATO officials confirmed the high ranking U S Army officer was seized. Police say Red Brigades likely responsible. Dozier 50 serves as deputy chief of staff for logistics and administration for Allied Land Forces in Southern Europe.
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Reagan Urges Polish Talks At Sixth White House News Conference
President Reagan urged Poland to negotiate with Solidarity and said it would be naive to claim Warsaw acted without Soviet knowledge. He warned against assuming Soviet intervention and voiced gravity over martial law while not detailing U S actions. He also criticized Israel over the Golan Heights and defended tax cuts and air controller appeals.
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Bluefield Christmas Tree Fund Nears Goal
Contributions totaling 6317.50 bring the Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund to 84 percent of its 7500 goal with six days left before the December 24 Tree Party for 1200 underprivileged Bluefield children. Donations may be sent to Community Christmas Tree Association c o Bluefield Daily Telegraph Box 208 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or delivered to 412 Bland Street. Thursday’s contributors include Army Air Force and Marine Recruiters 10.00 and Mr and Mrs Roy Callaway 10.00.
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Friday Weather Forecast Turns Very Cold Across Regions
The forecast calls for colder, breezy conditions through Saturday with overnight snow and ice accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, 2 to 4 inches in the mountains. Snow showers are likely in the mountains today through Saturday, with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s and overnight lows of 5 to 15 above. The extended outlook through Monday shows fair but very cold weather with mountain highs in the 20s and other areas in the 30s to low 40s, and lows from 5 to 10 in the southeast to teens and 20s elsewhere.
Creationism trial ends Higher gasoline taxes considered in Virginia
A religious trial concludes as lawmakers in Virginia debate raising gasoline taxes while other news notes a rising toll from mine incidents and ongoing state issues. Local figures and institutions are referenced in broader state affairs.
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