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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1979

Page

3

Massive prison fraud exposed at Bland prison camp

Investigators report inmates at Bland Correctional Center stole 50 000 to 60 000 in merchandise across the nation using counterfeit or stolen credit card numbers. More than 100 inmates may have participated over a year, ordering stereos televisions jewelry exotic foods and even frozen quail. Indictments were returned for 19 inmates with trials pending and some have pleaded guilty.

Bland, Va Bland Correctional Center Bland County Commonwealth Willard Lester Roanoke Times & World News Lester BCC Bland Bland Farm E.A. Duff William Rogers

Pothole of Your Own Pothole of Your Own

Wellston Ohio sells potholes as a fundraiser. Mayor Sauders says budget shortfall requires 60 000 to 70 000 to repair 44 miles of streets. Four potholes sold for 10 each with a certificate promising repair but no repair date.

Wellston Ohio Harold Sauders Athens Messenger Souders Wellston City

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