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Red Cross Spotlight Highlights National Red Cross Month
Editorial notes the Red Cross diverse services from blood supply to CPR training and disaster aid. It highlights the East River Mountain Area Chapter serving Mercer and Summers counties in West Virginia and Bland Wythe and Tazewell counties in Virginia. A ribbon cutting at Mercer Mall marks the National Red Cross Month observance with a March showcase in the Food Court.
Space station Mir set for uncontrolled fall to Pacific
Charles Owens reports that the Mir space station, weighing 260000 pounds, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere this month and splash down in the Pacific about 1850 miles east of New Zealand. Russian and NASA officials say descent will be controlled, with possible debris reaching the ocean.
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Canada
Andes
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Bluefield
Red Cross Calls for Volunteers in Rededication
Letters to the editor urge renewed support for the American Red Cross and invite readers to call to volunteer their time and efforts in a renewed dedication to its aims and activities.
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Red Cross Month volunteers saluted in 120th anniversary salute
The East River Mountain Area Chapter of the American Red Cross salutes volunteers and donors during Red Cross Month proclaiming March and Millennium Year of Volunteers. The notice thanks volunteers in Mercer and Summers Counties West Virginia and Bland Tazewell Wythe Counties Virginia, invites more to call 304 327 5017, and highlights CPR first aid blood donor services and other programs.
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East River Mountain Area
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Mercer
Summers
West Virginia
Bland
Tazewell
Wythe
Virginia
Armed Forces
Bush presses bipartisanship to sell tax plan
President Bush urged bipartisanship during a nearly hour long prime time address to a joint session, seeking Democratic and moderate help for his 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut while Democrats push alternative debt pay downs and broader reform. Analysts noted a civil, good natured tone but warned the plan faces uphill legislative battles and skeptical opposition.
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Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
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Georgetown University
Wayne
Bill Frenzel
R-Minn
Brookings Institution
Frenzel
Seniors’ Medicare Reform Push Urges Action and Tax Cuts
Jim Martin of The 60 Plus Association urges swift action on Medicare overhaul and prescription drugs for low income seniors. He notes CBO predicts a $5.6 trillion surplus over ten years and calls to cut taxes, fix Social Security, and end the death tax. He cites Bush and Clinton eras and advocates funding health coverage through Medicare taxes and premiums.
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