NAACP chair blasts Bush policies at Philadelphia gathering
NAACP chairman Julian Bond denounced Bush education, economy, and Iraq policies at the 95th annual convention urging heightened voter turnout to unseat him. He cited ongoing school segregation by income, No Child Left Behind concerns, and unequal education funding, and noted Bush’s absence from the event while Kerry planned to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
NAACP
Julian Bond
Iraq
Bond
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
New Mexico
Bush
Baltimore
John Kerry
Simpson settles into Preble sheriff role after long wait
Simpson describes his four year wait to join the sheriff’s office in Preble County and explains how the federal funded training program sharpened budgeting and professionalism. He cites strong deputy Terry Snowden and daily contact with the chief deputy while focusing on innovative policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Simpson
Dawna
McKenna
Terry Snowden
Preble County
Ohio Spider Survey shows many species common in homes
Ohio State University experts outline spider diversity across the state, noting most species are beneficial and rarely bite. They caution misattributing bites to spiders, highlight black widows and brown recluse as potential threats, and describe common Ohio spiders from wolf to orb weavers with emphasis on ecology and pest control benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Ohio
Cleveland
Philippines aims to free diplomat in Baghdad amid hostages
Insurgents kill three soldiers as government rejects militants ultimatum. Foreign Secretary Delia Albert says Manila will return humanitarian contingent on August 20, 2004. Dela Cruz's wife and brother travel toward Baghdad while negotiators seek his release. A masked fighter warns of war prisoner status if the Philippines yields. Bulgarian hostages face uncertain fates as Tawhid and Jihad claim responsibility for a Samarra attack that killed five U S soldiers and an Iraqi guard. Syria and Iraq agree to a 360 mile border patrol. Iraqi adviser Mouwaffaq al Rubaie pledges a WMD free Iraq and adherence to the NPT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Iraq
Delia Albert
Dela Cruz
Baghdad
Albert
Al-Arabiya
Philippines
Solomon Pasi
Bulgaria
Pasi
Georgi Lazov
Ivaylo Kepov
Tawhid
Jihad Movement
Abu Musab al- Zarqawi
Samarra
U.S
Syria
Barham Saleh
Damascus
Rumors on McCain Cheney ticket in 2000s race surface
The piece notes persistent talk of John McCain as a potential running mate for various candidates, with Kerry discussing McCain for a coalition ticket but no offer made. It details Cheney’s mixed reception, Cheney’s GOP base popularity, Democrat criticisms, and Pew data on Cheney’s sinking negative views amid energy policy ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al McCain
Arizona
Bush
Kerry
McCain
Cheney
Hilary Rodham Clinton
D-Ny
Texas
GOP
Halliburton
Patrick Leahy
Dick Cheney
Dayton
Obituaries: Helen Baker James Grody and Donald Heffron
Helen Baker 88 of Franklin died Friday July 9 2004 in Franklin. Funeral plans include visitation Monday 5 to 8 p.m. and services Tuesday 1 p.m. at Baker Stevens Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. James J Grody 83 of Springboro died July 10 2004. He served in World War II and is survived by wife Margaret and many relatives. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Home with visitation Monday 6 to 9 p.m. Donald G Heffron 73 of Middletown died July 10 2004 after a brief illness. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Baker Stevens Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Memorials to University of Cincinnati Barrett Center or First Baptist Church Building Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Baker
Franklin
Heaven
Jackson County
John M
Ollie (Coyle) Morris
Towne Boulevard
Christian Ladies Breakfast Club
God
Luther L. Baker
Gertrude Reece
Freada Baker
Effie Sorrell
Hettie B. Johnson
Lilly Johnson
Robert Morris
Paul Morris
Harlan Morris
Raymond Morris
Ronald L
Margie) Baker, Sr
Middletown
Donna
Byron) McCormick Johnson
Phyllis V. Jim Smith
Paul J
Debbie) Baker
Ronald Baker
Michele Mathis
Teri McCormick Gibson
Amanda Smith
Jesse Baker
Danielle Baker
Samantha Baker
Christa Gibson
Tony Gibson
Rebekah Baker
Camron Mathis
Caleb Baker
Norma Morris Lilly
James J. Grody
Springboro
Ohio
Osborne
James S
Hazel (Fisher) Grady
James
Frigidore
Dayton
VFW
Lebanon
American Legion
Becky
Reading
Cheryl Leyes
Philip
Clarksville
Debbie Leyes
Gary
Waynesville
Judy Fay Wilson
Wilmington
Mary Cummings
Leroy
Betty Baker
Jean Hite
Kettering
James R
Howard
Anderson Funeral Home
N. Main St
Funeral Home
Donald G. Heffron
Middletown Regional Hospital
Cincinnati
West Elkton
Fred
Gladys Heffron
West Elkton Yellow Jackets
Columbus Hines
Sporting News
Don
Doris Johnson
First Baptist Church
Quaker Oats Co
Ross Motors
Ford
Sertoma Service Club
Evening Optimist Club
National Control Board
Wildwood Golf Club
West Elkton Friends Church
Doris
Gregory Heffron
Sara
Phillip Heffron
Sharon
Kansas City
Cynthia Heffron
Vincent Valle
West Chester
Steven Heffron
Bridgette
Abby
Erin Heffron
Alison McGucken
Erlanger
Alex McGucken
Liberty Township
Kaylie Heffron
Omer Johnson
Helen
Howard Johnson
Marilyn
Louise Price
James B. Price Sr
Baker-Stevens
Manchester Ave
Woodside Cemetery
Barrett Center For Cancer Prevention
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
First Baptist Church Building Fund
Grody
James J
Zenenas
Heffron
Donald G
Laurence Rockefeller Dies at 94 After Conservation Career
Laurence Rockefeller, renowned conservationist philanthropist and venture capital figure, died Sunday at age 94. He ranked No. 377 on Forbes 2024 list of 587 billionaires with $1.5 billion. He advised on environmental policy under five presidents and advanced outdoor preservation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurance Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Dnr
State
Osu
Richard Bradley
Ohio State University
Marion
Mount Vernon Ave
Orb-Weavers
Ohio Spider Survey
Nihar
Kommo
John Hancock
Dayton Daily News
Bashar Assad
Mouwaffaq al-Rubaie
al-Rubaie
Saddam
LumBerLiquidators.com
Chris
Fairfield
Sonny
Tweenlines.com
Helen M
Mrs. Baker
Mr. Heffron
Roger
UOC
Flowershyroger.com
Imbra
NFAA
Armbruster
Florist and Garden Center
Grand Ave
Keer Es
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!