Volunteer helps save a ring after tornado tears through home
In Pulaski Township, Kathy Patrick lost her mobile home and wedding rings when a weekend tornado struck. Red Cross youth volunteer Stephen Downs and helpers searched rubble and recovered Patrick’s diamond engagement ring, reuniting a couple on their 1st anniversary. Downs, 17, from Laurel High, helped as ERV volunteers distributed drinks amid the救 recovery.
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Kathy Patrick
Pulaski Township
Stephen Downs
Downs
Red Cross
Patricks
Patrick
Laurel High School
Red Cross Emer
Mobile Home Park
ERV
U N weapons team completes 10 day Iraq search
U N weapon experts wrap a 10 day Baghdad inspection seeking nuclear chemical and biological program data. Team leader Smidovich refused to name sites or reveal findings while noting helpful information for future inspections.
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Manama
Bahrain
U.N
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Nikita Smidovich
Baghdad
the Times
Britain
France
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Merger of NEA and AFT unlikely at national level
Pittsburgh AP report says a national merger of the NEA and AFT is not imminent. Albert Shanker notes potential state level cooperation and mergers. NEA President Keith Geiger had described a yearlong study of unification. The AFL-CIO affiliation and differing leadership terms complicate a nationwide deal.
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NEA
AFT
Pittsburgh
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
National Education Association
Keith Geiger
Afl-Cio
Shanker
ATF
Teal Peacock At Amish Farm Near New Wilmington
A brilliant teal peacock struts on an Amish farm just outside New Wilmington. Rumors say a tornado carried the bird to the farm years ago from a peacock farm, though details remain unconfirmed.
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New Wilmington
Alan Jackson Nominated for Four CMA Awards
Nashville AP Alan Jackson learned he was nominated for four Country Music Association Awards after calling about a paint job for his motorcycle. He is up for entertainer, song, male vocalist and video of the year. winners are set for September 30.
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Nashville
Tenn
Alan Jackson
Jackson
Montgomery
CMA
Dream comes true for academy staff at New Castle Christian Academy
Admin assistant Bernadette Schaffner led a successful first year at New Castle Christian Academy with a time capsule video titled The Impossible Dream. Enrollment rose 13 to 85, kindergarten and seventh grades closed, and a waiting list formed as small classes of 15 per room supported the private school's goals.
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New Castle Christian Academy
Bernadette Schaffner
Schaffner
Academy
Republicans edge toward White House fight at campaign kickoff
In Houston AP: Republicans battle for the White House as Bush launches a heated convention opener amid concerns over abortion, the economy, and Iran Iraq tensions. Bush says he is fired up for the campaign and vows the nation’s security interests drive the push, not politics.
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White House
Bush
Bill Clinton
Iraq
New York
Barbara
Clinton
Saddam Hussein
U.N
Saddam
United States
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Ellwood City
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Covina
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