15 Feb 1992
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1992
Page
1
Three former Soviet republics including Ukraine reject forming a joint military, jeopardizing the unity of the young commonwealth. Dahmer’s attorney portrayed him as an unstoppable killer driven by sickness in closing arguments.
Mercer County Commission moved Friday to aid Littlesburg Road residents in solving water problems as area basketball games ran Friday night with Shepherd at Bluefield State and Peters town at Athens in a busy sports slate.
In Mercer County court judge John R. Frazier officiated two Valentine Day weddings in open court. Chris Tolliver and Tina Burkes of Princeton exchanged vows, followed by Everett Freeman Bishop and Kathryn Louise Ernstes of Strasburg Va. The judge called it unusual to wed couples on Valentine’s Day.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 100 percent chance of rain with gusty winds today. Expect a high in the mid-50s and tonight light rain with a low in the lower 40s.
A federal judge rejected a plan to force coal operators to boost contributions to the United Mine Workers health care funds. The funds, $124 million in debt, risk cutting benefits by April 1 unless finances improve. Trustees and the UMW warned of possible strikes, while court actions and potential appeals loom over a long crisis.
A Bramwell Baptist Church fire engulfed the building on River Road early Friday, with a total loss noted by Fire Chief Jimmy Carver. Members and town historians mourn the destruction of a historic church dating to 1906, while renovation loans and plans for rebuilding are in question and prayers rise for the community.
Tazewell County Public Service Authority officials attribute errors in the authority’s financial records to a new computer system installed as the issues began. CPA Walter Cox questioned the records, noting missing trial balance and documentation since May while PSA leaders acknowledge partial computer issues and call for an outside accountant to straighten the books ahead of a bond-required audit. The matter, tied to an upcoming PSA meeting in Tazewell, has surfaced amid ongoing concerns about ledger accuracy dating to last year.
Buchanan County Circuit Court denied Dennis Jones's request to obtain grand jury transcripts and witness statements for exculpatory purposes. Judge Nicholas Persin upheld the Commonwealth prosecutor's stance that such materials are not subject to discovery. The judge also granted a motion to amend the 12 indictments against Boyd, deleting aiding and abetting language.
In Princeton, NAACP and Bluefield city officials faced another court hearing on a proposed mixed at large and district election plan. Testimony supported the plan as boosting minority voices, while NAACP argued it still dilutes minority votes. City solicitor contends the plan would enhance minority representation by district benchmarks. A decision conference is set for June 12 at 3 p.m.
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