GOP Unity Becomes Top Priority After North Nomination
In Richmond, Republicans urged reconciliation at a unity breakfast after Oliver North won the Senate nomination. James Miller III praised his campaign for drawing the party closer while former colleagues mulled an independent bid to challenge Democrat Charles Robb. George Allen urged healing as North prepared to enter the race with others weighing independent runs.
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Senate
James C. Miller III
George Allen
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Charles 8. Robb
J. Marshall Coleman
L. Douglas Wilder
Marshall Coleman
Allen
Religious Republicans Kick Off Three Day Victory Tour
North leads a three day victory tour with supporters chanting Ollie as he departs. A reporter asks about Coleman candidacy and North replies he is not afraid. He plans Lincoln-Douglas style debates after the Democratic primary.
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Marshall Coleman
Ollie
Clinton pushes peace amid NKorea warnings
President Clinton urged peace with North Korea while Defense Secretary Perry warned of devastating consequences if war occurred. Clinton said he did not seek confrontation and favored dialogue, despite bipartisan support for contingency military options. Perry affirmed U.S. defense commitments and readiness to strengthen forces in South Korea if needed.
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ABC
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Re-Enactors Parachute into Normandy 50 Years On
In Sainte-Mere-Eglise 38 World War II veterans re-enacted the 1944 drop that began Europe’s liberation. Now in their 70s to 80s they recall danger, yet the cheers replaced gunfire as they landed under colorful parasails. Alfredo Sepulveda, 74, defends his fitness and recalls landing behind trees during the event.
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France
Normandy
Europe
Alfredo Sepulveda
California
D-Day Veterans Reunite in Normandy Commemorations
James Rizzuto, 69, of the 82nd airborne, said he fulfilled his mission by jumping into Normandy and honored those who did not return. Thousands of French spectators and American officials watched as towns across Normandy marked the 50th anniversary with ceremonies and emotional reunions. Veterans shared memories of June 6, 1944, while medals and ribbons sparkled as locals asked for autographs.
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82Nd Airborne
Normandy
Memorial Stadium tribute honors World War II veterans
In Harrisonburg a rededication ceremony at Memorial Stadium unveiled a monument listing 139 World War II dead from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. About 200 veterans and residents attended as Gladys Blosser recalled her husband Lee Roy Blosser and urged memory of all who served and sacrificed for their country. Rosey Stroop’s brother Biedler Stroop, killed in a Florida airplane crash, is also named on the monument. The event emphasized remembrance amid fading living memory and ongoing concerns over freedoms.
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Germany
Blosser
Harrisonburg
Dday
Rockingham County
Rosey Stroop
Biedler Stroop
Stroop
Florida
Ten Year Old Earns University Degree in Mobile
Michael Kearney, age 10, earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of South Alabama, graduating with a 3.6 GPA and honors. He plans graduate study after a possible summer break and has three Guinness records for youth academic milestones.
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University of South Alabama
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Guinness Book of Records
Obituary Notices list local residents with ages
The page lists residents including Mattie H. Allen 97 Stuarts Draft Mildred B. Folks 68 Blue Grass Peggy E. Funkhouser 53 Edinburg Dorothy E. Hepner 82 Harrisonburg RJ Knight Jr. 15 Elkton Naomi Magers 73 Harrisonburg Earl J. Price 58 Chesapeake John G. Richardson 85 Harrisonburg Henrietta E. Ritchie 79 Broadway Doris S. Ritenour 73 Harrisonburg John L. Sandridge 86 Elkton Mallie K. Thomas 88 Milam W Va Page 14
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Stuarts
Mildred B. Folks
Blue Grass
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Edinburg
Dorothy E. Hepner
Harrisonburg
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Elkton
Naomi &. Magers
Earl J. Price
Cheasapeake
John G. Richardson
Henrietta E. Ritchie
Broadway
Doris S. Ritenour
John L. Sandridge
Mallie K. Thomas
Milam
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