D-Day memories live on as veterans pass into history
Sixty years after the Normandy invasion, veterans dwindle in number while the lessons of courage endure. An international memorial aired with leaders from the US, UK, France, Russia, and Germany. Veterans urge schools to preserve stories, and six new books offer fresh perspectives on the battle that shaped World War II.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roles and Biblical Quote
The notice lists editors Thomas A Colley Samantha Perry and others with roles including Executive Editor News Editor State Editor Senior Writer City County Editor and Senior Copy Editor. A Bible verse from Matthew 9 9 is quoted about Jesus calling Matthew to follow him.
Greatest Generation cited on 60th D-Day anniversary
The piece reflects on World War II as a model for today as the 60th anniversary of D-Day prompts questions about national resolve. It notes 130,000 troops, thousands of paratroopers, 5,000 ships and 12,000 planes, and lauds planners, courage, and determination that helped free the world. It praises the memorial opening in Washington and the enduring inspiration of that generation.
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Remembering S/Sgt Spurrier Medal of Honor Hero of Bluefield
Letter writer urges Bluefield Virginia to honor Congressional Medal of Honor recipient S/Sgt Junior J Spurrier marked for heroic action at Achain France on 13 November 1944. He asks for memorial signs and a bridge or street named in his honor to reflect his home town.
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W. W. Baker
CIA Blues and Russia Rescue Headlines Merge in Briefs
Leaked excerpts warn of a scathing Senate Intelligence Committee report on 9/11 failures and a forthcoming federal commission's forthcoming findings. GOP contenders to succeed George Tenet include Rep. Porter Goss and Richard Armitage, with Kerry needing Senate approval post-election. Russia offers heavy lift rockets to ESA. 70 percent of drownings occur in natural waters per CDC 2001 data.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Washington Digest: Safety, FDA, and Defense Policy Moves
A Washington weekly size-up notes that parents must curb distractions to prevent child drownings and that tobacco still wields influence in Capitol corridors amid possible FDA oversight setbacks. It covers Pentagon flexibility on troops using digital devices, TSA security tips, a DuPont Superfund liability ruling, and Army ammo production needs including a potential new plant at a $1 billion cost.
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