Republicans open convention with 9/11 tribute in New York
At Madison Square Garden the Republican National Committee pressed a positive agenda while criticizing John Kerry over antiwar protests from years past. Ed Gillespie claimed momentum toward victory as Mayor Bloomberg welcomed delegates and pledged that New York showed resilience after the 2001 attacks.
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Cleric calls for national ceasefire in Iraq
Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr urged followers across Iraq to end fighting with U S and Iraqi forces and said he plans to join the political process in coming days an aide said Oil exports halted after insurgent attacks on petroleum infrastructure Iraqi oil officials said Prices edged higher before New York Mercantile Exchange open October crude up 26 cents to 43 44 a barrel weaker than mid August peaks
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Eck’s perseverance sustains bid for wife’s U S immigration
Steven H. Eck, the 10th of 15 children, grew up navigating rivalry and noise, and his stubborn perseverance now underpins his wait for word that his wife may join him in the United States after a divorce and a traditional second marriage through the postmaster.
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Eck's overseas romance ends in Philippine marriage
Eck meets Presley Nelson of Quizno's Classic Subs who invites letters to her sister in the Philippines. After three years of correspondence and phone calls, he travels to a city near Manila and marries Leonida, 40. He notes the Philippine divorce ban and U S non recognition due to Leonida's prior marriage.
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Balloon Classic Flights Draw Busy Garden City Crowds
Hot air balloons drew about 1500 people to the Finney County Exhibition Building weekend for the Balloon Classic tied to Garden City 125th birthday bash. Spectators watched a two two one launch sequence with six balloons seen, while tethered rides limited by strong winds.
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