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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1986
Page
9
West Virginia attorney general Charlie Brown sees his trial on eight misdemeanor election law counts pushed back from June 23 to July 21 after defense seeks more time for transcripts from grand jury testimony. Kanawha Circuit Judge Margaret Workman agreed to the delay.
Virginia lawyers for the Norfolk School Board told the U S Supreme Court delaying the neighborhood schools plan would harm preparations already made. Students and teachers reassigned movers hired and 50 to 60 new teachers being recruited cited in the brief to the high court.
Mercer County Commission authorizes Charleston underwriter Baker Watts to craft a general refunding plan for single family mortgage bonds by July 1. The move aims to lower interest costs for 1985 bonds, ease lender risk for unused funds, and avoid penalties if loaned funds remain idle.
The Princeton Towne Fair begins with Appalachian Artists Association and Princeton Camera Club exhibits at Associated Photography and Framing on Mercer Street. The Friends of the Princeton Public Library run a concession stand at First Community Bank Plaza from 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily through Saturday, selling hot dogs and drinks and memberships to benefit library equipment. Heather Meadows, Miss Princeton Towne Fair, will attend many events. Wednesday features baton performances, mime Glen Singer at the plaza, and continued library concessions and photography displays.
Elizabeth Fried reports Mercer and Tazewell counties end the 1985-86 school year and launch summer offerings. Mercer will host a two-semester session at Princeton Senior High for students who failed a course, with $100 per course and $150 for drivers education. Tazewell runs multiple programs at Tazewell High and local middle schools, including gifted tracks and a preschool program, with fees up to $75 for the five-week high school option and free gifted programs for eligible students.
In Buchanan County Circuit Court Judge J Samuel Johnston Jr heard motions in a civil suit by Randolph Scott alleging abuse and forced religious adherence at Mountain Mission School. Prosecution seeks to bar state charges, arguing similarity to previously dismissed federal claims related to another former student, Johnny Dotson. The judge will review submissions and decide whether the case proceeds.
SHARE-Virginia runs a nationwide food cooperative allowing residents to exchange $12.48 and two hours of community service for a monthly food package. Sponsored by the Tazewell County Development Authority, the program serves 15 southwest Virginia jurisdictions, including Tazewell and Pulaski, with produce and protein units designed for four people over five to six days.
Bluefield town council announces a sticker enforcement program starting today with 28 dollar fines plus 10 dollar sticker cost. Harmony Acres pool receives 3000 dollars to cover expenses amid rising maintenance costs. Endorsements favor Melcher Development for a Westwood Medical Park extended care facility. Tax rates hold for 1986 87 with 25 cent per 100 value on real estate and mobile homes and 60 cents on personal property and tools. December 1 1986 town tax deadline set. Council backs a 13000 transit grant for the Clearfork Community Association Inc.
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