Dean as Democrats' silver lining in Dean’s chair bid
Washington Post analysis argues Dean’s DNC victory reflects a grass roots push against party elites. It draws parallels to Reagan era insurgencies and notes Dean’s promise to build from local and state levels while bridging factions.
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New York
Iowa
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Bob Dole
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Middletown Journal Editorial Staff Listing
The Middletown Journal announces its editorial leadership with Edwina Blackwell Clark as Publisher and M. David Goodwin as Editor, supported by Editorial Page Editor Michael Williams.
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M. David Goodwin
Michael Williams
Thumbs up to heroes from the past present editorial
Editorial praises Dave Mullins for rescuing a woman from a burning home on December 2 and receiving a citizens award from Middletown Fire and a governor Taft recognition. It commends Middletown’s Conversation with Council forums starting March 10 and supports Mississippi highway name change for three slain civil rights workers. It notes Butler County's continued backing of Ohio 63 extension, praises the 216th Engineer Battalion's return from Iraq with Taft present, and urges government action where due.
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Middletown
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Mississippi Highway 19
James Chaney
Andrew Goodman
Michael Schwerner
Training Area College
Miami
Butler County
Ohio 63
Greg Wilkens
Wilkens
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Army National Guard
Iraq
Hamilton
Fairfield
Bob Taft
Ohio Blue Ribbon Task Force fails to fix funding crisis
The 2003 Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing School Success completed its review with no bold reform. It notes Ohio’s diverse, complex funding needs and proposes minor tweaks such as constitutional amendments for local revenue raises and periodic district audits. Leadership and vision remain missing elements as the search continues.
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Ohio
Bob Taft
Ohio Supreme Court
Blueribbontaskforce
Mattis comments spark debate over warfare pleasure and restraint
A Tribune column defends Marine General James Mattis for saying killing the enemy can be enjoyable, while noting critics call for resignation. The piece argues warrior culture and blunt talk reflect leadership and morale, praising his record in Afghanistan and Iraq and questioning calls for caution in war rhetoric.
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Iraq
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1St Marine Division
Clint Eastwood
David Niven
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