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Ashcroft warns al Qaida could strike US again
Attorney General John Ashcroft warned there is a very real potential that the al Qaida terror network could strike the United States anew. He said al Qaida remains bent on injuring the U S and that Osama bin Ladin's group seeks to strike whenever and wherever possible. He cited a new audio tape attributed to Ayman al Zawahri as evidence of ongoing threat.
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Phoenix Center to Aid At Risk Welch Youths
Superintendent Dr. Mark Manchin outlined plans for a new Phoenix Center to serve students with discipline problems and those at risk of dropping out. Trained counselors will provide drug prevention and anger management, with the building formerly housing Social Security offices in Welch slated for renovation.
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Marine homecoming honors local Marine from Bluewell
The 1st Force Service Support Group Marine, a Princeton Senior High School graduate, returned from Iraq via Kuwait in May and June 2004. His family and Bluewell Elementary students welcomed him at Mercer County Airport with tears and banners. His mother Pam Thomas spoke of fear during deployment and joy at his safe return. Local praise came from James Thomas and community church members who supported him throughout the mission. Contact Kenna Amos at kamos bdtonline.com.
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Soldier’s return recalls Iraq combat and loss of comrade
Retired Capt Burgess Carter’s son, a Medvac helicopter pilot in Vietnam and later a 1/41st soldier, recalls intense fighting in Karbala and Baghdad. He earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge after multiple firefights and observes Time Magazine’s misrepresentation of civilian casualties.
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