Judge Defends School Discipline in Orphan Home Case
Judge Johnston ruled that guardians at the school for orphans had parental rights to discipline as long as not abusive. He dismissed most claims including alleged molestation and forced labor as not proven tortious. The ruling addressed state charges related to a federal suit, with some claims noted as legally unsupported.
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Johnny Dotson
Dotson
School For Orphans
Pennington v Frazier transcript fight reaches Supreme Court
Pennington filed civil action against Frazier and Zeller to obtain a 1983 trial transcript for a direct appeal. Supreme Court ruled Bivens exceeded authority in omnibus habeas hearings and bail it granted, while Pennington seeks transcript mandamus. Charleston attorney Hardway expects possible reversal of the conviction.
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Frazier
Paul Susan Zeller
Supreme Court
John W. Swisher
Bivens
Ms. Zeller
Fayette County
Charles Vickers
Swisher
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Charleston
Daniel Hardway
Bible teachers secure funding for next school year
The district confirms Bible teachers will return and computer literacy and creative writing electives will be offered again. Officials aim to double elementary computer access next year while using machines in regular classes. A new fundraising drive seeks 200000 to cover 1986 87 salaries with 11000 needed biweekly.
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Baker
Easley
Michael Smith
Smith
Association
Knife found amid fire at residence linked to stabbings in Bluefield
Firefighters found a bloodstained kitchen knife wrapped in cloth amid debris after extinguishing a bedroom fire at a Bluefield residence. Manns drove himself to Princeton Community Hospital in critical condition. investigators seek to determine if Hart was shot before or after the stabbing. A second incident details a 16 year old stabbed in Center Square in a separate late night altercation, with a 17 year old suspect arrested and released to parents pending court disposition.
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Bluefield
Poe
Manns
Hart
Mann
BCH
Center Square
Coach Phelps faces sexual assault charge in Bluefield
A single-count indictment charges Phelps with second degree sexual assault in Bluefield with the incident alleged to involve a student guest at his daughter's home on March 16. He resigned from coaching at Graham High School, replaced by Gary Williams, and denies the accusation. The charge carries 5 to 10 years in prison.
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Phelps
Bluefield High
South Spring Street
Bluefield
Bill Stone
Graham High School
Methodists postpone Virginia fund raising drive
In Roanoke AP report the United Methodists of the Virginia Conference vote to delay a 25 million dollar campaign to build new churches and renovate existing ones for at least a year. Clergy and delegates objected the short assessment period and doubts about raising funds next month. Bishop Blackburn supported the plan. opponents cited better use of funds for direct aid and noted opposition led by Rev Dr Emmett Cocke.
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Roanoke
United Methodists
Virginia
Robert M. Blackburn
James A. Helm Jr
Remington
Alexandria
Emmett Cocke
Board of
Global Ministries
Beacon Hill park sale prompts moves for residents
The pastor notes one owner has sold four mobile homes from the park and an elderly lady is displaced. Most residents plan to relocate. Modena calls the transaction a nice enhancement for the area and church members promise to help those who must move.
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