Matoaka man held without bond in Christmas murder case
Frank Joseph McKinney, 75, of Matoaka, is jailed in Mercer County on a Christmas day homicide charge. Judge John R. Frazier did not set a bond, citing his prior record as a factor. This marks a third Mercer County murder charge against McKinney since the early 1950s. He previously faced a 1975 first degree murder conviction tied to Vietnam veteran William David Walsh, which was overturned in 1978 and followed by a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter under a plea agreement. He claims self defense in the Laxton killing and is expected to testify in related civil property litigation involving Mrs. Coalson. His case will likely go before the Grand Jury in February. The courthouse is quiet for the New Year week with several offices closed.
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Frank Joseph McKinney
Princeton
Mercer County
John R. Frazier
McKinney
William David Walsh
West Virginia Supreme Court
Ben B. White Jr
Matoaka
Aline Laxton
Lakie Hamon Coalson
Laxton
Mercer County Circuit
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
William O. Bivens Jr
Circuit Court
Suits filed against former Liberty Electro owners in Princeton
Merc er County Circuit Court records show two civil actions against Liberty Electro, Inc. and The Travelers Insurance by North Supply Company of Lenexa Kansas and eight former employees totaling $275000. The suits allege unpaid sickness and accident insurance after the plant's closure in September 1981.
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Princeton
Liberty Electro
Mercer County
North Supply Company of Kansas
Wilma Grubb
Northern Supply Company
Lenexa
Kan
Kathryn R. (Kay) Bayless
John H. Shott
Bluefield
Charles
Chuck) Cunningham
Hazel Fike
Joyce McGee
Merita Reed
Randall Gene Rose
Carlotta Taylor
Leslie C. Thomason
Duston H. Thomason
Debra Diane Ellis
Richard G. Preservatti
Nancy K. Preservatti
Liberty Electro, Inc
Travelers Insurance Company
Liberety Electro
West Virginia
Travelers Company
West Virginia finances face worst shortfall in modern history
State officials warn November posted the largest shortfall in modern budget history as three major revenue sources came in below estimates. Expenditure cuts aim to save $22 million though revenue prospects remain weak. Governor Rockefeller monitors further cuts while officials push for fiscal discipline and vendor payment reforms.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
West Virginia
John D. Rockefeller IV
Arnold Margolin
B&o
Jennings
Bluefield and Mercer County Notices and Holiday Schedules
The Mercer County Court house will be closed Friday December 31 for New Year observance with offices reopening Monday. Jurors for the Mercer County Circuit Court are to report Tuesday January 4 at 9:30 a.m. Both groups A and B scheduled for service. Bluefield Virginia town hall and agencies closed Friday moving Friday garbage pickup to Thursday. John Thomas of the Princeton Old Guard spoke on Christmas meaning at the First United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held for Roy H. Martin who died December 17. birthday greetings were extended to Thomas.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Adkins
Lewisburg
Sheriff’s Department
Greenbrier County
Michael D. Burns
Bluefield
John Thomas
Princeton Old Guard
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Thomas
Old
Bulletin Board notes and staff changes in Virginia area
Ill at home list includes E L Hylton John Fralick Ernest Harman Cliff Thornton Boyd Green W M Sarver R H Moore Luther Basham O W King John Sparks W W Scott Marion Crouch Clayton Clyburn James McPherson W H Thompson Watha White Cecil Burgess at Princeton Health Care Center Jack Hawkins recovering in Washington D C and Walter Reed Roanoke Memorial Hospital Ray J Eads reads letters from Asheville and Portsmouth officials announce grant of 17000 to Whitewood Rescue Squad in Buchanan County part of 369123 statewide rescue grants 50 matching funds Ashland Chemical names Gene Porterfield employment manager in Columbus Ohio to recruit for exempt positions and supervise recruitment and HR duties in overseeing his move from Ashland Oil to Ashland Chemical and his Florida State criminology degree background.
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Reuben Hawks
Ray J. Eads
Ann Curto
Graden Cottle
Roy Farris
Ida McNamara
E.L. Hylton
John Fralick
Ernest Harman
Cliff Thornton
Boyd Green
W.M. Sarver
R.H. Moore
Luther Basham
O.W. King
John Sparks
W.W. Scott
Marion Crouch
Clayton Clyburn
James McPherson
Portsmouth
Jack Hawkins
Washington
Gene Porterfield
Bluefield
Ashland Chemical Company
Columbus
Ohio
Porterfield
John Greene
Florida State University
Ashland Oil
Ashland Chemical
State evangelist runs for president again from Summit Point
James Allen Burner, a 47 year old unemployed evangelist from Summit Point West Virginia, announces a 1984 Democratic presidential bid by letter to New Hampshire officials. He vows a write-in or ballot push, funds his effort partly from VA disability, and promotes anti abortion, school prayer, strong defense, and helping the poor without food stamps for able workers. Burner sees a Christian presidency and notes support risks in his home state. He jokes Summit Point may not back him.
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Summit Point
W.va
James Allen Burner
Jefferson County
Burner
New Hampshire
Bob Ambrose
Falwell
Veterans Administration
America
West Virginia
Jesus
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Joint Committee On Finance
West Virginia House of Delegates
State Senate
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Joint Finance Committee
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Court of Claims
Charleston
Bluefield Banp Telegraph Chalice
Old Guard
Bulletin Board
Grant
Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund
Whitewood
Buchanan County
Virginia General Assembly
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Aro Stadium
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Wartick Furniturette
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Tandy Corporation
Radio Shack
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