West Virginia a pivotal battleground in 2004 race
Charles Owens notes West Virginia bears on the 2004 presidential contest as Bush and Kerry campaign across the state. Edwards also visits Beckley while voters respond to the dynamic, with WV's five electoral votes seen as crucial in a likely close nationwide result.
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Bush
Amy
West Virginia
John Edwards
Mountain State
Beckley
Sen
John Kerry
Edwards
Bluefield
Princeton
Kanawha
Raleigh
Mercer County
Mercer
McDowell
Florida
Faith quote anchors Bluefield daily brief
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph features a biblical quotation from Peter about forsaking all and following Jesus. The passage promises rewards in the afterlife for those who leave behind homes and lands for his name. The front matters list publishers and editors: William Randy Deason as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor.
Overdoing the 9 11 debate dominates party conventions
Democrats and observers say the 9/11 focus risks overemphasis but the war on terror remains the nation's top priority. From criticisms of Republicans to warnings about national security, the piece argues both parties must present clear, rational cases or risk eroding civil liberties and democratic openness.
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New York City
United States
Abandoned Pets Urge Shelters Over Local Drop-offs
L E Higginbotham from Bastian Va urges Bluefield pet owners not to drop animals, highlighting a cruel future for dumped pets and their litters. He promotes using shelters where animals can be fed and adopted, contrasting with stray risks and starvation.
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Bluefield
L.E. Higginbotham Bastian
Princeton Rays fans laud well managed Hunnicutt Field
A reader letter praises the Princeton P-Rays baseball season at Hunnicutt Field for its orderly environment with no drinking or cursing. The writers Otis Mary Jane and Chuck Ridge express pride and anticipation for next year and invite further public commentary through a local newspaper Letters to the Editor.
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Hunnicutt Field
Go Rays
Otis
Mary Jane
Chuck Ridge
Princeton
W.va
New GOP convention face aims for independents and women
Martin Schram assesses a Republican National Convention pushing a new compassionate image to appeal to independent voters and women. The piece notes the focus on McCain, Rudy, Arnold, and women, while downplaying policy platform details and highlighting televised moments. It mentions critics and a controversial bandage stunt aimed at Kerry, trimmed to protect the night’s message.
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Rudy
Arnold
Madison Square Garden
Bush
Michael Moore
John Kerry
National Guard
Alabama
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Pal
Kerry
Vietnam
Navy
Morton C. Blackwell
Virginia
Reagan White House
Republican National Committee
Ed Gillespie
Blackwell
John McCain
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Tazewell County
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Dallas Cowboys
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Scripps Howard News Service
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