Curse of the curses haunts baseball and stirs superstition
Chicago and Boston fall short in post season amid fan lore of the Curse of the Billy Goat and the Curse of the Bambino. The piece traces the myths from 1945 to 2003, notes Dusty Baker’s call to leave the past behind, and cites Tammie Toler of the Daily Telegraph.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Credits
The notice lists the paper's editors including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry, Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd, Managing Editor City County Editor Charles Owens Copy Editor Andy Patton WS WFIteL eccnereeeree. The quotation from Corinthians is noted.
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Mercer County Seeks 2004 Interim WV Legislature Visit
West Virginia lawmakers have held interim sessions in various locations and Mercer County seeks a 2004 session in the area. Del. Marshall Long D WV requests a House and Senate interim in Mercer, citing opportunities for lawmakers to see local needs and attractions including Pipestem Resort State Park and Four Seasons Country. Local supporters urge other delegates and senators to back bringing the legislature to the southern region to showcase offerings and improve the area.
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October Fire Dangers Urge Caution For West Virginia Forests
The article warns West Virginia and Southwest Virginia readers that October brings colorful scenery and high fire risk as winds dry rain, urging adherence to burning laws and never leaving fires unattended to protect timber lands and forest beauty.
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First Annual Business to Business Growth Showcase in Tazewell
Letters praise the First Annual Business to Business Growth Showcase in Tazewell County. Attendees spoke of enthusiasm, community pride, and internal growth as key to future business, noting many contacts and seed ideas planted. Ginger H. Branton, Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, extends thanks to sponsors.
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Byrd presses Bush on Iraq funding and multilateral role
U S Senator Robert Byrd vows continued pressure on President Bush over the 87 billion Iraq package. He seeks international involvement in military and security efforts and introduces amendments to require CPA transparency and GAO audits. Rockefeller joins in WV presence noted.
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WV and Virginia lawmakers weigh troops in Iraq plans
Coverage notes Charleston meeting with state officials about troops shipped from the Mountain State and heading to Iraq. Sen Rockefeller seeks full funding while noting safety needs. Rahall foresees tech jobs growth via I-64 Corridor and Silicon Mountains. SCORE aids small firms. WV politics shift toward 2004 races with Manchin Wise Workman and Workman speculation.
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