Million Mom March rallies for stronger gun control
Tens of thousands of mothers and families gathered near the Capitol to press Congress for strict handgun limits. The event featured personal tragedy stories and messages aimed at mobilizing mainstream Americans to oppose the gun lobby and lawmakers seen as blocking gun control. Dawn Anna invoked her daughter Lauren Townsend from the Columbine tragedy as a pointed example.
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Ex-trooper Gary Messenger II to stand trial today in Bluefield
Former state trooper Gary L. Messenger II, 30, of Welch, faces federal civil rights and obstruction charges in a Oct. 9, 1999, attack on Raymond Neal Rose of Welch. Trial before Judge David A. Faber begins at 1:30 p.m. The case carries potential penalties up to 20 years and a $500,000 fine. Rose alleges a door breach and severe injuries. a prior civil settlement reached $1 million.
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Raymond Neal Rose
United States
Memorializing Armed Services Day in Princeton Past
Jim Childers recalls Princeton celebrations of Armed Services Day from 1956 to 1960 with parades drawing up to 50 000 people. He notes the holiday, May 20, was nationally observed from 1954, replacing branch specific observances, and says revival seems unlikely in today’s society.
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New name and music boost downtown lunch concerts
The Chicory Square Concert Series returns for a 13th year sponsored by the Daily Telegraph in Bluefield. It starts Friday May 19 with the Bluefield High School Band led by Mel Saunders at noon. Orlando Dowell and David's Restaurant handle concessions for the first nine and last six concerts, respectively, as the series runs Fridays through August.
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Bluefield Man Killed in U S 460 Collision
Victor Caffee 39 of Bluefield died after a two vehicle crash at U S 460 and John Nash Boulevard. He was pronounced dead at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after CPR at the scene. Police say he appeared to run a red light entering the intersection from eastbound U S 460. A red pickup driver and a 15 year old passenger were treated on scene.
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Superintendent presses for contract forum in Virginia district
TAZEWELL VA Last month superintendent Woodrow Mullins said his contract was violated by three school board members and asked for a public forum which has not yet been scheduled. The board meets Tuesday at 5 30 PM at Graham Intermediate School for dedication of a 1 6 million renovation including an elevator new classrooms and a cafeteria. The board recently voted 3 2 to cut the director of purchasing post and may name Claude Reedy purchasing director as Cedar Bluff Elementary principal a fall vacancy Mullins says personnel decisions must be initiated by the superintendent and approved by the board and he also accused the interim attorney of libelous behavior.
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