Fairmont Little League President Pleads Innocent in Umpire Choking Case
Sam Marra, president of the Fairmont Little League, pleaded innocent to charges of choking an umpire after a May 19 game. Umpire Jeffrey Albertson, who later quit the league, described Marra grabbing him by the neck and arm in a confrontation witnessed by about 75 people. If convicted, Marra could face up to one year in jail and a $500 fine.
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Jerusalem
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Allen aide to depart as 1998 term nears end
With 18 months remaining in Gov George Allen's term Frank B Atkinson chief legal adviser will leave in September to return to a Richmond law firm. He is the third top official to resign this month after William Bosher and Peter Schmidt. Atkinson cited family time and his goal of advancing major legislation.
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Richmond woman shoots two robbers in self defense
Dorothy Newton 41, after being robbed previously, fired five rounds during an attempted mugging in Richmond. She hit the two initial attackers and aided by two more men. four fled as police pursued the wounded pair. Newton faces no charges as authorities note her right to defend herself.
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James E. David
Medical College of Virginia
Holzbach
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Warner extends war chest with broad donor support in Virginia GOP race
Senator John Warner has raised about 2.5 million dollars for the Virginia Republican primary, drawing funds from defense contractors, bankers, real estate developers, oil firms, airlines and other interests. Challenger James C. Miller III has approximately 1 million dollars. PACs account for roughly 31 percent of Warner contributions versus 1 percent for Miller, signaling Warner's solid fundraising advantage and potential TV dominance. Local Florida sugar interests also back Warner due to his Agriculture Committee role and a sugar price support program valued at about 65 million dollars to Flo-Sun Sugar Co.
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Netanyahu defeats Peres in Israeli election landslide
Israel faced a sharp political shift as Benjamin Netanyahu won 50.4 percent to 49.5 percent over Shimon Peres. Netanyahu promises tough security moves, while Arafat convenes his cabinet amid fear of heightened actions. Netanyahu plans to form a government within 45 days.
Belcher Lumber Company founder remembered in city tribute
The Belcher Lumber Company grew from a small operation to multiple offices in Ronceverte Staunton and Natural Bridge Virginia. It supplied bendable oak for ship building earning the Army Navy E and helped WWII logistics before a Thanksgiving Day 1960 fire destroyed the mill and company homes. The J B Belcher Bridge honors his memory.
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Pacific
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Graduation prompts graduates to shape their own futures
Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Moore of Bluefield State College urged graduates to pursue change embracing learning and adaptability for long term success. Scholarships were awarded to students from Bluefield State College and other institutions including Judd Tabor of Virginia Military Institute and Tabitha Crotty among recipients.
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Fire investigation stalls as medical examiner weighs in
State Medical Examiner to determine cause after a tragic Princeton fire. Police Captain J J Weis said Friday an investigative standstill remains until a final determination is made. Detectives remain in the field to be thorough, with autopsy results potentially taking hours or days. The department will cooperate in examining any aspect of the unusual blaze.
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