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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2004
Page
1
June 27 2004 forecast: morning fog burns off to bright sun and comfortable temperatures in the 70s. WVVA weather team reports a clear spell with warm, mild conditions for the rest of the day. A pet calendar photo gallery features WVVA tonight.
Four-car race at Raiti track ends with four laps completed at Princeton Motor Speedway. Final positions not disclosed in accessible text, though competitors from local clubs are hinted. No penalties or incident notes available in the fragment.
Regional report lists multiple gas stations in towns from Peterstown to Bluefield with prices ranging from 1.76 to 1.86 dollars. Notable entries include Citgo near Peterstown, Lil Mac's Glen Lyn, and Bluefield outlets such as Food City, Joy Mart, and Midway Market with several ties and nearby vendors.
The speaker, Sharon Bowling, expresses disbelief and longing to see her son Thacker, noting Justin protected the underdog and opposed suffering. She recalls his faith in the war and conveys lingering doubt until confronted with proof.
Family recalls their hero Lance Cpl. Juston Tyler Thacker of Princeton returned from Afghanistan Saturday after giving the ultimate gift. The 2001 Princeton Senior High graduate was killed Thursday during a border patrol foot movement when his unit was ambushed. Reports say he took the most shots, leading his family to believe he was point man. A fellow Marine was wounded, others mourn with PSHS as his classmates and friends remember him at the school marquee.
Charles Owens reports a rising incidence of severe juvenile offenses across the region. Mercer County assistant prosecutor Tommy Berry notes links between drugs and teen violence, with property crimes and weapon incidents common. He cites a no tolerance policy for weapons in schools and hopes for impact.
Community members mourn the loss of Juston Thacker a Princeton Senior High School alumnus and former football player who died serving in Afghanistan. Friends Jonathon Daher and Derek Powell recalled his loyalty humor and selflessness as tributes poured in at a Saturday gathering.
Local readers select modern movie songs over AFI classics with choices spanning 1980s to today. Top picks include Take My Breath Away from Top Gun, I Dont Want To Miss A Thing from Armageddon, and Everything I Do from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
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