GOP Puts Stamp On Bush Cheney Nomination
In Philadelphia Republicans awarded Texas Governor George W. Bush and Dick Cheney their 2000 presidential ticket. Delegates cheered as Cheney sparked enthusiasm. Bush watched from a hotel suite as the nomination was sealed by acclamation. Cheney vowed swift change and decency to the Oval Office.
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Ford Suffers Mild Strokes At Republican Convention
The Associated Press reports former President Gerald Ford suffered one or two small strokes during the Republican convention, initially misattributed to a sinus infection. He was hospitalized with slurred speech dizziness and arm weakness but is improving according to Dr. Robert Schwartzman of Hahnemann University Hospital.
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Jewelry Theft Ring Foiled At Roanoke Mall
Roanoke men Don Tinsley and Andrew Settle intervened when a thief grabbed diamonds from Henebry's Jewelers at Valley View Mall. A bag holding 30000 in rings was recovered. suspect Rene Brody was arrested while another man remains at large. Brody faces grand larceny charges. investigators link the case to an interstate ring hitting four states along I-81.
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Inside Members Replaced by Education Board Vote
Kansas Education Board members were voted out on Tuesday. The list includes Linda Holloway and others from Harrisonburg Shenandoah Elkton Rough Run W Va Chamblee Ga with ages 87 83 70 56 68 and 61 respectively. The fragmented note names Mary H Armentrout and Joseph Whitmire among the replaced officials.
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Harrisonburg
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Shenandoah
Beulah M. Hensley
Elkton
Norman E. Hoff
Robert E. Seibel
Rough Run
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Joseph M. Whitmire
Bonnie T. Wilson
Chamblee
Valley poultry pioneers reflect on rise of Shenandoah industry
Charles Wampler Jr and Robert Twig Strickler recall decades with poultry firms in the Shenandoah Valley as the Virginia Poultry Federation marks its 75th birthday. Wampler, 85, says he is the oldest living man who saw the turkey industry develop, while Strickler, 72, spent most of his life with Rocco. They note foundations of WLR Foods and Rocco, and their roles in forming the Virginia federation and Southeastern Poultry Federation, amid difficult days for the industry.
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Twig” Strickler
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Barak pledges peace efforts amid Israeli political turmoil
In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Ehud Barak vows to pursue peace with the Palestinians after his foreign minister resigns and parliament moves to call early elections. Knesset adjourns for a three month recess, extending until late October to seal a Palestinian accord. Nabil Shaath warns Barak against delaying talks for elections as David Levy resigns.
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Quitting smoking cuts lung cancer risk and deaths
A British Medical Journal report shows quitting before 35 wipes out most lung cancer risk, with global tobacco deaths projected at one billion in a century if patterns persist. Oxford University researchers warn public health must target current smokers, not just prevent youth smoking.
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I-81 Task Force backs widening and message signs
A Virginia task force report urges widening of I-81 in sections and the addition of message signs. The plan aligns with 10 VDOT studies and supports a broader safer travel campaign as VDOT advances short and long term recommendations. The effort, promoted by U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, includes a $2 million initiative.
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