Bush Urges New Beginnings at GOP Nomination
George W. Bush accepts the GOP presidential nomination at the party's 37th national convention in Philadelphia, urging that this is a time for new beginnings not third chances.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2000
Page
4
George W. Bush accepts the GOP presidential nomination at the party's 37th national convention in Philadelphia, urging that this is a time for new beginnings not third chances.
Ed Waldapfel of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise notes that despite some gains, more fires ignite daily. Last week saw 60 large fires scorching over 637,500 acres across the West, heightening suppression efforts.
San Diego remains hard hit by California’s high electricity costs as regulators approve a $100 million rebate for local consumers. Supervisor Dianne Jacob warns the city is at risk of a broader disaster amid ongoing shortages and high rates.
The piece argues the GOP's Philadelphia convention stressed style over substance with Bush backed by business interests and Cheney chosen to appease conservatives. It notes pragmatism over ideology, Charlies Cheney boosts ticket while Bush's resume is questioned, and Lieberman as Gore's running mate may shift dynamics before the general election.
Mississippi uses tobacco settlement funds to run a reality style webcast named Cold Turkey. Four young adults aged 18 to 21 agree to live seven days smoke free in a two bedroom apartment with 24 hour webcams recording their effort to quit. The program is accessible at QuestionIt dot com for broader teen audiences.
Editorial argues the Lawrence County commissioners block a citizen study of county government to protect power. It cites the earlier planning director ouster as evidence of a system run for insiders, not the public, and warns of population decline and possible splitting of the county. Mitchel Olszak notes.
In Philadelphia during the GOP convention, Bernice chats with two Florida Republicans as the party touts unity and a centerward shift for George W. Bush. Leaders declare the four day event a success, highlighting diversity and a sunnier message while critiquing Democrats and starting Bush’s path to the White House.
An editorial argues that history reveals communism as intrinsically evil and urges readers to recall Elian Gonzalez coverage. It frames escape from Cuba as oppression by gunmen and condemns indifference to the Cuban regime, urging vigilance against rewriting history.
A New Castle reader argues against communism citing Marxist views on family and religion. The letter condemns Castro's regime, praises Elian Gonzalez, and accuses the nation of moral failure, invoking Pilate and urging prayer for the boy and the country. Name James M. Hanna, New Castle.
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