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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1998
Page
8
Partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon or evening thunderstorms. Lows near 60 to 65. Highs expected 80 to 85. Stream condition numbers provided for Bluestone Lake 466-0156 Summersville Lake 872-5809 and R D Bailey Lake 664-9587.
The report outlines Clinton aides weighing testimony strategy amid ongoing investigations by Kenneth Starr with possible delays if court actions block questioning. A sealed appeals court ruling allowed a leaks probe hearing by Judge Norma Holloway Johnson while guarding access to sensitive evidence. Lewinsky preparation for grand jury continues as FBI DNA tests on a dress loom, with Clinton denying any wrongdoing and White House officials expressing cautious optimism.
A stage reenactment frames Titanic lawsuits through a contemporary lens, pairing sex discrimination and product liability themes with the era’s rules. Lawyers question a fictional survivor as photos and documents project key claims, while debates on lifeboat failures and ship operating responsibility frame a $1.5 million liability verdict for the White Star Line's shipbuilder.
Colin, a second male suspect, is believed to reside in the Beckley area and was arrested in May for wanton endangerment and attempted first degree murder tied to two Beckley shootings at Antonio Morris and Crawford Street. Also charged in Summers County court and held on firearm, battery, stolen gun and drug possession charges.
Travelers note gas prices in Beckley exceed nearby areas but are not considered unreasonable. A Ashland station charges $1.16 per gallon for regular unleaded and blames state sales tax. Greg Becheler of AAA West Virginia says state averages are lower now than last year at $1.10. AP reports prices dipping below $1 in some West Virginia areas and national average at $1.09.
United Nations chief inspector Richard Butler cuts his Baghdad trip short as Iraq rejects a plan to end inspections. Council president Danilo Turk says Butler will brief the council in New York by Wednesday while Baghdad and Washington trade blame over the collapse and sanctions remain.
Richard Rodriguez, a New York City native and Miami University lecturer, set a new record by riding the Big One roller coaster for 1013 consecutive hours in Blackpool, surpassing his 1994 mark of 549 hours while rival Nor mand St. Pierre gave up after 670 hours in Montreal. He followed Guinness guidelines and said he misses human interaction.
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