Baliles Proposes ACT Virginia Anti Crime Initiative
Virginia attorney general hopeful Gerald L. Baliles unveiled a major anti crime plan calling for ACT Virginia, a county and city level advisory team of citizens and law enforcement to study serious crimes, suggest local actions, and push statewide reforms. He aims to have at least five teams by mid September and seeks support from legislators and officials to implement the program statewide.
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Bluefield Jaycees Plan July 4 Parade and Talk
Bluefield Bluefield Jaycees sponsor a July 4th celebration at City Park with a parade starting at 10 a.m. from North Street to downtown. Gov. John D. Rockefeller IV will serve as grand marshal and speak at about 11:15 a.m. praising West Virginia and its resources.
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Community Bulletin Promotes Progressive Attitudes and Picnic
After a speech attendees will enjoy a picnic with games square dances bluegrass music and a Bluefield Orioles baseball game followed by fireworks. Free ice cream and watermelon will be provided. Orrin Davis former district governor presented a $400 scholarship to Graham High School graduate Cheryl Patricia Brown.
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Disqualification Sought in Rein Statement Suit
McDowell County Circuit Judge Jack Marinari may face disqualification motion by William Jacobs representing Frank Serge in a rein statement suit seeking back pay for Serge fired for political reasons. Clerk’s office notes no order yet. paperwork may lag behind action. In Princeton, 18 year old Nathaniel Allen charged with nighttime burglary, arraigned, held on $500 bond.
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Magistrate Report from Princeton and Bluefield Courts
Cases heard before Chief Mercer Magistrate Ernest R Six include William Patterson of Bluefield pleading guilty to petit larceny and receiving a 10 day Mercer County jail sentence. Alvin Roland of Bluefield found guilty of carrying a dangerous weapon and jailed six months. Several charges dismissed on motion or withdrawal. In Bluefield, James Strother reported shoplifting and Michael Seabolt pled guilty with fines totaling 29 dollars. Robert Dawson waived preliminary hearing on forgery warrants and was bound over. An appeal was filed. THANK YOU FOR CARING GIVE BLOOD.
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McDowell Man Arrested After Police Chase
McDowell County man David Pierry Chandler was arrested after a pursuit when he refused to pull over for improper tags on a 1968 Chevrolet pickup. He faced charges of expired registration reckless driving and failure to yield to a police vehicle and was sentenced to 84 hours in jail. A separate break in at Kimball Hill residence belonging to Mary Lockhart reported clock and items stolen. ash trays with lighters recovered as investigators follow leads.
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Officials Deny Loitering Problem In McDowell County
McDowell County officials deny a widespread loitering problem in Northfork Keystone area. Police could not comment, but state officers say there are no reports of serious violence linked to loitering, described by one official as local socializing. A Northfork merchant reported being abducted from his business parking lot while watching for loiterers and forced to leave the area.
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