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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2002
Page
1
A fragmentary item notes Frist pledging to mend the GOP image while addressing Iraq policy. It hints at political maneuvering and economic themes amid a holiday period, with limited readable details on specific actions or outcomes.
Secretary of State Powell continues talks with Japan Russia China South Korea Britain and France over North Korea's nuclear crisis. Pyongyang reopens another facility and warns of an uncontrollable catastrophe if Washington stays hostile as U S officials say U N seals and cameras were removed from a fourth facility while two unfinished reactors remain untouched. President Bush watches developments from Camp David as North Korea cites hostile policy and hawks in the U S escalating tensions.
Fears of possible war darken the holiday season as families with loved ones in the military strengthen their bonds. Joetta Mills awaits Lance Corporal Jonathon Thompson, in Okinawa after Korea, home for his 20th birthday on January 5. Her family, including 11-year-old Shane Williby, holds photos and letters hoping for his return. The piece reflects parental worry and pride as service continues.
Charles Owens reports on Christmas memories from Bluefield area residents. Eunice Cooper recalls a heavy snowstorm that left her family stranded for weeks as mail stopped near Christmas, while her mother cooked candy to mail to soldiers.
Dennis Yena Luefield reports Chris Anderson of Princeton started shopping early Tuesday as rain swamped Bluefield Virginia streets yet crowds remained light. Anderson said he rushed to finish Christmas shopping after working extra jobs and receiving paychecks. He noted he usually faces no trouble at last minute shopping and planned to complete purchases despite the downpour.
Ernest Smyre of High Point and others buy Powerball tickets as stores across Princeton open Christmas Day for the 280 million dollar jackpot. Assistant manager Renea Runion says sales run until about 9 p.m. with ticket machine cutoff at 8:59 p.m.
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