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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1976

Page

3

Not Guilty Denied In West Virginia Murder Trial

McCoy testifies he did not kill Bruce Willard and did not know the victim while denying a key witness's account. He challenges Meadows' motive and claims he was just a decoy. prosecutors recall witnesses and the defense rests as closing arguments approach.

McCoy Maryanne Stevens Vester McCoy Jewell Valley Bruce Willard McDowell County Willard Bradshaw Meadows Vester Mike Mildred Abbott Harry Camper McDowell Watson Moore Franklin McCoy Rudolph Murensky

Motion To Set Aside Young Verdict Filed

A written motion to set aside the murder in the first degree verdict against Gary L. Young was filed in Mercer County Circuit Court. Judge Jerome Katz will hear arguments June 24 at 9 30 a.m. Defense attorneys Lane Austin and Billy Burkett seek a new trial while Prosecutor David Knight represents the state.

Gary L. Young Jerome Katz Mercer County Circuit Court Lane Austin Katz Austin Billy Burkett David Knight Young Pamela Shrewsbury Young Princeton Bluefield Mercer County

Area Kiwanis Club Sets New Membership Record in State

The Princeton-Athens Kiwanis Club reports a record 64 members, four honorary, up from 60 in 1958, aiming for 30 percent growth by September. President John Dorsey announced the milestone at a Moose Lodge luncheon and noted a Salvation Army certificate of appreciation for the kettle work.

Princeton-Athens Kiwanis Club John Dorsey Moose Lodge Dorsey Kiwanis Princeton-Athens Princeton West Virginia Library Commission RSVP

Livestock Sales At Narrows and Alderson Markets

The Narrows Livestock Auction Market totaled 97 372 27 with hogs and cattle priced from 10 head at 50 for tops to 31 36 for bulls. Lambs and calves sold with notable totals and by head pricing. Alderson Market moved 498 head totaling 47 095 73 with steers at 35 37 50 and hogs around 45 50, plus sheep and lambs readings.

Narrows Livestock Auction Market, Inc Alderson Standard Utility

Scotia mine to reopen: government plans unsealing soon

Washington officials said a Kentucky coal mine sealed after two methane explosions that killed 26 will be reopened. The Scotia mine’s unsealing date will be announced in Whitesburg after notifying victims' families. Authorities cited potential ignition by a locomotive battery and compressor and criticized prior ventilation and safety lapses.

Washington Kentucky Robert Barrett Mine Enforcement and Safety Administration Scotia Whitesburg Barrett House Senate Labor Committee

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