National Nightmares: Nuclear Threats Raise Alarm Across World
National security voices warn of nuclear biological and chemical weapons aschief threats. Sen Richard Lugar and Anthony Lake note growing danger while policymakers stress vigilance. Analysts cite rogue states and terrorism as key risks amid U S Russia arms talks and counterproliferation efforts.
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Washington
Richard Lugar
R-Ind
Anthony Lake
U.S
Lake
State Department
Jeane Kirkpatrick
United Nations
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Libya
Kirkpatrick
United States
Russia
Clinton
Denver
America
Congress
Madeleine Albright
China
North Korea
CIA
Pakistan
India
Partition
George Tenet
FBI
John Kerry
D-Mass
New York City
Balkans
U.N
Kerry
Understanding psychological abuse in domestic violence
Verbal and emotional abuse erodes self worth and fosters self blame. Nipper notes name calling belittling and controlling behavior in front of children as key forms of psychological abuse. Victims may lose trust in relationships and their own value, and some may become abusers or turn to substances. Resources exist but awareness lags. call Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center at (304) 425-9541 Welch or (304) 436-2106 for help including 24 hour crisis line 1 800 615 0122.
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Nipper
Princeton Rotary Club
Elizabeth O’hare
Springhaven Inc
O’haren
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
Welch
Domestic violence programs and shelters in Virginia and West Virginia
Virginia and West Virginia offer multiple domestic violence resources. SAFE in Beckley serves victims up to two years with apartmentlike living spaces opened in January, while Tazewell’s Family Crisis Services provides crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and referrals across Clinch Valley and nearby areas. FASS in Bluefield coordinates grants and education, and Starting Points centers operate in Mercer County schools. Volunteers and donations via United Way support these efforts.
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Beckley
Safe Shelter
Virginia
Tazewell
Clinch Valley
Four Way
FEMA
Plummer
SAFE
FASS
Bluefield
W.va
Community Connections Inc
CCD
CCI
Shannon Atwell
Bluefield Middle School
Atwell
Mercer County
Deborah Akers
Mary Twiford
Thorn and
Wade
Gibson
United Way
Ostrich Meat Becomes a Growing Farm Venture
Farmers discuss ostrich farming with Stan and Linda noting birds weigh 250 to 350 pounds and can run at 35 mph. Linda says ostrich is a late dinosaur species and a delicacy abroad with 40,000 pounds a potential export target. The Diamond B and other Four Seasons Country farmers expand as demand grows.
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Linda
Europe
Stan
Four Seasons
Baldwins
American Ostrich Association
Underwood names Rapp to commission
Athens Mercer County resident Benjean Rapp was named among 35 appointees announced by Gov Cecil Underwood to the West Virginia Women's Commission. Rapp said she looks forward to defining the commission's focus and addressing issues from abuse to child support and equal opportunity, with paperwork to follow.
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Athens
Mercer County
Benjean Rapp
Cecil Underwood
Rapp
West Virginia
Women’s Commission
John
Benjean
Republican County Executive Committee
Hawkins-Mathena Walk-A-Thon set for Oct 11 in Bluefield
The annual walk-a-thon to fund scholarships is scheduled for October 11. A 10-mile Bluefield start at 9 a.m. with Princeton walkers meeting at PSHS at 8:30 a.m. for transport. Five-mile riders begin with a balloon release and join the 10-mile group at Green Tree Crossroads. Kimberleigh White leads the event with Barbara Hawkins and Marquetta Mathena. Proceeds fund scholarships.
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Rinceton
Pam Hawkins
Chuck Mathena
Bluefield
Princeton
Princeton Senior High School
Marquetta Mathena
Chuck
Barbara Hawkins
Pam
Green Tree Crossroads
PSHS
Kimberleigh White
White
Mark Wills
Kenneth Reeves
George Santon
Santon
Jim Leslie
Dick Davis
George Keatley
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Persian Gulf
Asia
Korean Peninsula
China Sea
Robert Kupperman
Center For Strategic and International Studies
World Trade Center
Oklahoma City Federal
Tokyo
Brooklyn
New York
Underwood
Tony Barbery
The
Daily Telegraph
Brushfork
North St
Warrenizing Cleaners
Bluewell
Beckley Bariatric Clinic
E. O. Rubio
Green Valley
Prince Ad
Amirega Valley
Blue Prince Road
Mairi
Dr. Robie, MD
American Society Bariatric Physicians
Kitts Tire Service & Trailer Sales
Ingleside Road
Princeton, WV
Four Seasons Country
Concord College
McDowell
Mercer
Monroe
Summers
Bowen Foundation
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