Charleston Daily Mail

Building Is in Dish Dispute, High-Rise Doesn't Allow Residents to Have Satellite Tv

DAILY MAIL STAFF Rita Kirk thinks she and her neighbors are denied a basic American right - the right to choose one's television programming.

Friendly Fire Likely Killed Tillman, Army Says Fire From U.S. Soldiers Hit Ex-Player

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Former pro football player Pat Tillman was "probably" killed by friendly fire as he led his team of Army Rangers up a hill during a firefight in Afghanistan last month, the U.S. Army said today. Tillman walked away from a $3.6 million NFL contract to join the Army after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

They Give Troops Tons of Help, Group has Sent Aid Weighing Nearly 90,000 Pounds

DAILY MAIL STAFF Matt and Susan Izzo work full-time jobs and parent four children.

Support Bat Boy On Ticket

IT'S a monumental week for one of West Virginia's favorite mutants, and I'm not talking about me. On Thursday, the Bat Boy graces the stage for the first time in his home state as Charleston Stage Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical," in which our half- mutant, half-bat screeches and dances, like Fred Astaire with supersonic ears. Now comes (real) word, via the (real) supermarket tabloid Weekly World News, that (real?) John Kerry is considering the Bat Boy as his vice presidential running ...

Duerring Says He's Lucky to Get 4 More Years, Salary for Chief of Kanawha Schools Will Stay $100,000

DAILY MAIL STAFF Despite the heavy workload, the occasional controversy and hectic hours, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Ron Duerring regards his job as a "privilege."

Putnam School Board Installs New Superintendent, Officials Split On Vote; No Contract Details Available

DAILY MAIL PUTNAM REPORTER WINFIELD - Over the objections of the public and two board members, the Putnam County school board voted to install Deputy Superintendent Chuck Hatfield as the county's new superintendent of schools.

Blues Festival Promoters Delete Cigarette From Logo

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Many blues greats are depicted with cigarettes, but the old-time bluesman in the Western Maryland Blues Fest's logo won't be smoking anymore. To keep from promoting a bad habit, the annual festival's organizing committee removed the offending cigarette from the image used on posters, T-shirts and advertisements.

At Least Six Die in Attack in Saudi City, at Least One American Among Those Killed

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - Saudi security forces stormed an expatriate residential complex today seeking gunmen who had taken hostages after a shooting rampage on two compounds housing oil company offices, killing at least six people - including a 10-year- old boy. At least one American and two other Westerners were among those killed in the second deadly attack on oil industry targets in the Saudi kingdom this month. There were reports the death toll could be as high as 15.

Fighting Continues Despite Agreement to End Standoff , U.S. Forces, Shiite Gunmen Continue to Exchange Fire

KUFA, Iraq - U.S. soldiers and fighters loyal to a radical Shiite cleric exchanged gunfire here today, raising new fears about whether a plan to end a seven-week standoff here will hold. Explosions could be heard near Kufa's main mosque, where members of Muqtada al-Sadr's militia had taken up positions. Militia members accused U.S. troops of provoking the gunfight by approaching the city center. Coalition officials were not available for comment.

Two Men Charged with Killing Three Children in Baltimore

BALTIMORE - Two Mexican immigrants who joined relatives grieving for three murdered children were arrested at the crime scene and charged with the killings, police said. Baltimore police said Friday they still did not have a motive for the slayings. But among the theories being explored was revenge over an unpaid debt for transportation into the United States as undocumented immigrants.

Weather

REGIONAL Hi Lo Otlk

Weather

NATIONAL Hi Lo Otlk

News Briefs

U.S. soldiers hurt in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan - Two American soldiers were wounded in a clash with militants near Afghanistan's rugged border with Pakistan that drew air strikes from U.S. warplanes, the military said today.

Women's Handmade Crafts Going to Needy Babies, Congregations Work Together Each Year On Project

DAILY MAIL STAFF Thousands of toys, blankets and wall hangings will go to infants around the world thanks to area congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Religious Activities

* Bishop Avis Hill, pastor of Westgate Gospel Tabernacle of West Palm Beach, Fla., will be the evangelist for the "Power of God Miracle and Deliverance" service at 7 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at Hissom Tabernacle, Pennsylvania Avenue and Spring Street. Hill pastured in Alum Creek for many years. The Faith Gospel Singers will sing during the Sunday night service. For more information, call 343-2737. * Family and Friends worship service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Pa...

'Lone Bugler' Pays Last Tribute to Veterans , N.J. Man Will Play More Than 20 Times On Memorial Day

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - For retired Army 1st Sgt. Richard Pinter, playing taps at military funerals is his way of helping the nation give its final salute to veterans. After 38 years of playing taps, the man known as "The Lone Bugler" is all too aware that there are service members who never received the recognition - and the thought leaves him choking back tears.

Obituaries

Teresa L. Adkins GAP MILLS - Teresa L. Adkins, 48, of Gap Mills died May 27, 2004. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea. Friends may call one hour prior to service.

Supreme Court Sets Schedule for Pension Bond Challenge

The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Sept. 1 over Gov. Bob Wise's plan to erase debts in three state pension plans with $3.9 billion in bonds. State Treasurer John Perdue and state Auditor Glen Gainer III must file written briefs by June 14 supporting their constitutional challenge of Wise's proposal. Lawyers for Wise must file theirs by July 14, while replies from either side are due July 29.

Another Round of Storms Hits W.Va., All Power Expected to Be Restored After Widespread Outages

Everyone who lost power during this week's storms is expected to have it restored by tonight, power company officials said. American Electric Power and Allegheny Power both reported widespread outages caused by high winds that accompanied storms that hit West Virginia this week, including a powerful storm Thursday night.

Crime Watch

The following crimes were reported to the Charleston Police Department between May 20 and May 26, 2004. EAST DISTRICT: