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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1998
Page
3
Board members Mullins and Witten defend a 2.85 percent raise for 1998-99 amid funding debates with county supervisors. The plan, tied to cost of living, aims to raise pay on a board unanimous vote though distribution varies by years of service.
The ceremony in his district marks a first for Clerk Schaar amid no rule barring it in a senator's district. Puckett thanked supporters, received a first state license plate from Sen Wampler, and asked aide David Larimer to stay on. Rev Williams praised his integrity and faith. The 1999 General Assembly session opens Jan 13.
Disibbio was sworn in to the Board of Education along with incumbents Circuit Clerk Wilma Grubb and County Clerk Rudolph Jennings who were re elected in November without opposition. Grubb thanked supporters and Jennings spoke of renewed humility as he takes office again. A reception for all three followed in the County Commission chambers.
Three Phoenix men tied to the New Mexican Mafia were arrested on charges of conspiring to murder Corrections Director Terry Stewart after investigators say a July restaurant encounter nearly ended in a shooting. An informant said hit men drew weapons as officers arrived for lunch. The trio, Raymond Llamas, Michael Garcia, and John Alday, face murder conspiracy charges with bail set at 1 million for Garcia and Alday and 32 thousand for Llamas. The plot emerged after a prior inmate stabbing disclosed the scheme.
Atlantic City sees three bus crashes since Christmas Eve raising scrutiny of driver training and safety. With more than 1,000 buses daily, officials cite strong safety records while investigations continue into causes of the Garden State Parkway wrecks. The industry notes buses remain a major visitor feeder to the resort, and New Jersey requires annual inspections for charter and commercial buses.
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