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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2000
Page
6
Charleston City Council considers a leash law banning cats from roaming off owner property amid complaints of garden damage and bird predation. Humane Shelter director Sylvia Shafer supports the measure for feline protection, though enforcement concerns remain.
Under U S supervision Syria outlined a peace proposal to Israel in their first face to face talks in nearly four years. A mixed Israeli Syrian American committee discussed peaceful relations and a demilitarized zone while security measures for the border were examined. No final agreements emerged as talks continue with United States mediator involvement.
U S District Judge Irene Keeley postponed the trials of Ricky Brown Barbara Brown and Janette Ables for arson causing five child deaths awaiting a U S Supreme Court ruling on parallel issues. The judge noted possible elimination of a lengthy federal death penalty trial in a non death penalty state and reduced emotional toll. Prosecutors allege interstate arson involving utilities. jurors previously deadlocked on arson and related counts. A mistrial was declared on those charges.
Gov. Cecil Underwood directs a 3 percent spending cut across agencies to cover a 15.1 million shortfall in six months. The move aims to save 32 to 35 million in the year’s second half, with education and debt service exempt. Officials note a 1 percent error in a 1.2 billion receipts base and forecast a continued slowing economy.
A Vienna man, John Pyne, 71, died after his car broke down on I-66 near an exit to the Capital Beltway. Police urge drivers to be aware of highway conditions, have an escape plan, and call pound 77 if stranded. Officials weigh whether to stay in the car or move to higher ground away from traffic.
In Chesapeake and across Virginia, public testimony urged higher funding for community services boards and mental health. Residents praised expanded support while criticizing Gov Gilmore's 48.1 billion proposal as light on mental health dollars and calling for a new regional hospital as Eastern State Hospital faces closure. Chesapeake Mayor Ward pressed for greater arts funding to support cultural centers.
A three vehicle crash at 101 Old Beckley Road injured several people and left Fire Safety Products with the front window breached. Police and rescue squads responded at 7:25 p.m. traffic backed up briefly as crews cleared the scene. No serious injuries reported. investigation ongoing.
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