Jeanne Strikes Florida Turning Streets To Rivers
Hurricane Jeanne batters Florida causing at least five deaths as 1.5 million homes lose power. The storm follows Frances, Charley, and Ivan, prompting a historic FEMA relief operation and widespread destruction along the coast from Hutchinson Island to barrier islands.
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Jeanne
Florida
Texas
Joe Stawara
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Northridge
Calif
Michael Brown
Jensen Beach
Miami university site sparks debate on new facility
Today’s Journal reports a planned university building as part of the First in 2009 campaign drawing mixed reactions from residents. The page notes locations under consideration and resident concerns about impact and placement.
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University
Vigil at Middletown seeks end to violence after shooting
Christina Foster 17 returns to the corner of 16th Avenue and Minnesota Street with about 150 church and community members to pray for an end to violence. Foster was shot in the chest as nearly 20 shots hit a crowd on Sept 20 injuring Terry Smith and Clyde Townsend. Foster, Smith and Townsend were treated at Middletown Regional Hospital. Smith's condition was listed as unclear. The vigil, organized by the Ministerial Alliance of Middletown, emphasizes taking back the streets through prayer. Foster aims to resume cosmetology studies at D. Russel Lee Career Center.
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Cuares Herndon
Faith Fellowship Church
Michael Bailey
First Baptist Church of
New Miami
Minnesota Street
16Th Avenue
Christina Foster
Middletown
Foster
D. Russel Lee Career Center
Barbara Wofford
Christina
19Th Avenue
Ministerial Alliance of
Wofford
16Th and
Minnesota
Terry Smith
Young Street
Clyde Townsend
18Th Avenue
Smith
Middletown Regional Hospital
Townsend
Powell says Iraq getting worse but elections still planned
Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged that the Iraq situation is worsening while General John Abizaid and Powell stressed confidence in holding January elections. Insurgents aim to disrupt the process, as U S forces and Baghdad’s government push to regain control amid violence. Some areas may be too unstable for voting, yet Bush and aides stay optimistic about a long term outcome.
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Colin Powell
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John Abizaid
Baghdad
Abizaid
U.S
Bush
Sen
John Kerry
Bush campaign rally set for West Chester today
President Bush to speak at Voice of America Park in West Chester Township from noon to 3 pm with ticket or media credentials required. Route closures on I 70 I 675 and I 75 possible. Approximately 30 000 attendees expected. Bush to depart for Crawford Texas after event for Thursday debate with Sen. Kerry. Parking and traffic directions issued with two park entrances and specific road exits noted.
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Bush
Voice of America
West Chester Township
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Clark County
Butler County
GOP
Joe Statzer
Statzer
West Chester
Crawford
Texas
John Kerry
Voa Park
Middie wrestler Kayla Harrison eyes 2008 Olympic dream
Kayla Harrison, 14, a standout judo competitor from Middletown, trains at Hand 2 Hand Acrobatic Training Center. Ranked No 1 in the 13 14 and 17 19 divisions in the United States, she aims for Beijing 2008 after narrowly missing the Athens 2004 Games. She has won U S Judo Federation titles and competed internationally in Japan Estonia and Quebec.
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Kayla Harrison
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Renshuden Judo Academy
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Budapest
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Dominican Republic
California
Dallas
Puerto Rico
Japan
Estonia
Pan-American Union
Athens
Greece
Beijing
China
Kaya Harrison
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