Fighting in Baghdad escalates as Iraqi forces resist
On the tenth day of Operation Iraqi Freedom a British supply ship delivered humanitarian aid to Umm Qasr while fires at three of seven southern oil wells were extinguished. U.S. officials report Saddam's troops in chemical gear parking 50 gallon drums near lines. The 101st Airborne raided Republican Guard south of Baghdad as two Apache crews escaped unharmed after crashes. A missile near Kuwait City and an explosion in central Baghdad underscored ongoing air and ground strikes. Information Minister al Sahhaf blamed the US and UK for civilian deaths, raising casualties to at least 58 in the capital.
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Plan to merge schools in McDowell County sparks injunction
Big Creek People in Action and groups press plan by Manchin to consolidate Jaeger and Big Creek high schools into a new Bradshaw facility with three new elementary schools. Proposal seeks 41 million federal flood funds and warns delays could threaten 40 million from the Army Corps. War Mayor Hatcher delays comment as opposition weighs legality with WVU law professor Bob Bastress arguing citizen rights may be preempted. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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West Virginia Mega Jackpot Won By Bluefield Buyer
A food mart in Bluefield sold a winning Mega Millions ticket drawn Wednesday night. The 62.4 million prize must be claimed within 180 days, with the winner either an individual or a group. The numbers drawn were 10 28 31 40 52 with Powerball 41 and Power Play 5.
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Veterans rally honors soldiers and Pfc Jessica Lynch
A West Virginia veterans rally featured invocations and prayers praising U S troops in Iraq. Attendees, including W V A Chapter 628 president Ed Taylor and Mercer County Judge Derek Swope, urged support for soldiers and their families. A tribute to Pfc Jessica Lynch as MIA was noted, with wreaths and remarks by local veterans and relatives, and a balloon release marked KIA and MIA losses to date.
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