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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1998
Page
22
A state AIDS Advisory Council recommended establishing a needle exchange to reduce HIV infections, with plans to seek 1999 legislation. Officials note program efficacy but warn against funding hurdles as federal support is opposed.
West Virginia lawyers seek a Supreme Court appointment of a tax reserve expert to oversee coal reserve valuations. They argue small unmined tracts are taxed at the same rate as active mines, depriving schools and counties of revenue. The case, tied to 1996 suit, asks for more precise data on coal quality and quantity and review of the Department of Tax and Revenue methods.
Pittsburgh report notes forthcoming federal OSM requirements will force Pennsylvania to strengthen state water quality protections for coal waste near streams. Southwestern counties Washington and Greene face the biggest impact as deep mines using longwall methods generate more waste. Environmentalists challenge current practices that divert streams or enclose them in culverts while dumping waste rock, risking wetlands and habitats. The Raymond Proppit Foundation sues to stop a valley fill permit in New Bethlehem.
Springfield Massachusetts AP reports Lizzie Borden’s defense papers stay in a locked file cabinet on the 16th floor of a Springfield law firm founded by her attorney George Robinson. Researchers argue history may override confidentiality though Massachusetts ethics rules warn confidentiality survives death.
Cranberry Pipeline Corporation has applied to the West Virginia DEP Office of Air Quality for a permit to modify a natural gas compressor at Rock View in Wyoming County. Proposed startup is July 15 1998 with estimated maximum emissions including NOX 14.97 Ibshr 65.618 TPY and CO 0.446 Ibshr 1.949 TPY.
In Charleston AP report, three arrested people were released after a video arraignment due to missing paperwork. John Caldwell, 36, of St. Albans, faced charges of weapon brandishing, firing near a dwelling, and marijuana growth after about 75 plants were seized. Magistrate Chuck Ferrell said charges were dismissed because police filed paperwork after the arraignment time. State Police declined comment.
Chipley Back and Neck Pain Clinic sponsors the YMCA Rhododendron 5 K event in Beckley with a 1 mile fun walk a 5 K walk and a 5 K run. Registration noon to 1 30 p m at Shoe Square Uptown Beckley. Run or walk fee 15 dollars fun run five dollars. Shirts for all registrants. Awards at Shoemaker Square after the race. Proceeds fund YMCA community programs.
Raleigh County detective Donald Eugene Mullins, 47, was captured in Greensboro North Carolina while on home confinement for DUI and driving on a revoked license. Held on a 30000 dollar bond, he awaits extradition procedures if he waives. He had escaped April 7 after serving about one month of a six month ECU home confinement term.
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