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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2004
Page
1
The forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds this morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon and a fair chance of showers. Temperatures near 60 degrees or a bit higher. WVVA weather team.
Walter Cronkite will be honored with the 2004 Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award for lifelong commitment to truth in broadcasting. The award, presented by the Truman Foundation, recognizes public figures who improve the community and country through citizenship and self-reliance. The luncheon on May 7 coincides with Truman's 120th birthday.
At the Academy Awards, The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King won best picture, the first fantasy film to do so. Sean Penn earned best actor for Mystic River, Charlize Theron best actress for Monster, and Peter Jackson best director for The Return of the King. Tim Robbins received supporting actor for Mystic River.
Senator Russell Weeks outlined a billion dollar GenPower project to be built in Indian Ridge Industrial Park, McDowell County. The plan envisions two coal fired plants totaling 1200 megawatts, creating hundreds of construction and plant jobs. Bluestone Coal would supply five million tons yearly with run of mine coal reducing costs.
Southern West Virginia faces infrastructure gaps as officials call for modern transportation networks to spur future economic development. The piece notes the need for improved highways and related road projects to support growth in the region.
PSHS freshman Paul Redden wins statewide Read Across West Virginia postcard contest honoring Dr. Seuss as part of NEA Read Across America Seussentennial events celebrating the author's 100th birthday. The program promotes reading benefits nationwide.
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