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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1998
Page
10
Wednesday night mostly clear with highs in the lower 90s. Friday and Saturday remain partly cloudy with mainly lower 90s and upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Saturday. Stream conditions numbers listed for Bluestone Lake Summersville Lake and R D Bailey Lake.
MSHA officials plan joint inspections with West Virginia to heighten mine safety awareness after three recent coal mine deaths in WV and nearby states. The visits will focus on roof conditions, mandatory mine examinations, and preventing tragedies across District 4 mines.
Jack Roop recalls Hanks as a diligent, energetic figure in Raleigh County who mentored others, campaigned honestly, and even influenced election participation while also farming minks in the 1950s. Hanks later served as a magistrate from 1976 to 1985 and was survived by his wife Margaret Cole Hanks and brothers Otis and James. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with viewing this evening.
The city plans to buy the 3.5acre Lewis Chevrolet lot for about 300 new monthly downtown spaces amid a federal building completion that could add 250 to 300 cars. Parking rates were adjusted: First Avenue from 12 to 30, Alaska from 22 to 25, South Heber 22 to 30, South Kanawha 25 to 30, Piney 12 to 20, McCreery-Heber 20 to 30, Lewis Chevrolet lot set at 30, while Fayette-McCreery Prince Main and Prince Main-Stanhope remain at 20. The lot usage has been light since partial opening.
Beckley police say information has led to suspects in the April 3 murder of Damon Harris on Mason Street. Detectives seek witnesses who may fear retaliation but could provide critical tips. special grand jury consideration possible. Call Crimestoppers at 255 7867 or the detective bureau at 256 1708 for information and a confidential up to $1,000 reward.
Catherine Brennen, 47, of Carapolis, died after a Toyota she rode in struck an embankment and overturned near Muddlety on U.S. Route 19 at 3:18 a.m. Rose Rush, 44, of Pittsburgh, driver of a 1994 4 Runner, failed to merge in a construction zone, drove across the lane, and the vehicle overturned several times. Both victims were taken to Summersville Memorial Hospital.
Annie Lawless, 26, is charged with first degree murder after state police found her husband Jerry Lawless, 30, fatally wounded at their Crumpler residence. He died at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. A deputy said an altercation occurred and a .38 revolver was used. She remains jailed pending a bond hearing.
Greenbrier County Circuit Court Chief Judge Frank E. Jolliffe ruled Monday that a subpoena for the mental records of convicted armed robber Royce Dean Burdette will stand. The order, issued March 13, was challenged by Shawnee Hills mental facility and Burdette’s lawyers as a fishing expedition. The judge found the subpoena met the three tests for release, with a closed hearing planned before disclosure to counsel. Burdette faces a Sept. 22 trial for the first degree murder alleged in Robin Bradley’s death last October.
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