Area Democrats pick state caucus delegates
Franklin County Democrat leader and a Garnett couple are named as Democratic delegates for the April 3 Topeka state presidential caucus. Caven Rugg of Ottawa will back John Edwards while Merle and Helen Rockers of Garnett will back John Kerry. Kerry appears to secure the nomination as caucus results show Kerry gaining delegates, with Kucinich failing to win any. The state will send 41 Democratic delegates, eight unpledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Garnett
Topeka
Caven Rugg
Ottawa
North Carolina
John Edwards
Merle
Helen Rockers
Massachusetts
John Kerry
Kansas
Kerry
Rugg
Franklin
Anderson
Paola
Gordon Myers
Anderson County
Democratic Party
Kcp&l
Dennis Kucinich
Ohio
Myers
Kucinich
Vermont
Howard Dean
Terrorism database project struggles with delays and privacy
Washington officials discuss a centralized Terrorist Screening Center intended to unify screening for federal and local officers. Delays persist as merging data and protecting privacy stall progress. Senate and House critics urge real time access to watch lists and safe, functional implementation nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
John Ashcroft
FBI
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Texas
Jim Turner
House
Homeland Security Committee
Joint Terrorism Task Force
Campaign turns ugly early on in race for White House
Washington AP reports a heated start as President Bush and Democrat John Kerry aim to define the campaign on tax cuts terrorism versus jobs unemployment and change. Both camps seek victory but fear an evenly divided electorate. Democratic strategist Jenny Backus notes each side seeks markers for their campaign while Bush addresses criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bush
John Kerry
White House
Kerry
Jenny Backus
Republic
Bush Defends Iraq War Amid WMD Doubts
Administration officials defend the Iraq invasion a year in, stressing Saddam Hussein as a danger and highlighting rebuilding progress. Condoleezza Rice repeats that the war was worthwhile even without confirmed WMD stockpiles. Hans Blix criticizes prewar certainty and calls for critical examination of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Iraq War
Washington
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Condoleezza Rice
NBC
Saddam
United States
U.S
U.N
Hans Blix
Tion
Blix
Spain Election Upset Ends Aznar Era After Bomb Attacks
Spain’s conservative Popular Party suffers a shock defeat as socialists rally amid terrorism fears. Prime Minister Aznar blamed for Iraq war influence, while Zapatero vows to bring home 1300 troops when Iraq tour ends in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Iraq
Jose Maria Aznar
Popular Party
Aznar
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
Osama bin Laden
Ipane Fellewoop
Aer
Ha Broughe
Surrey Ae
Ercout
Legicwie
Ing Pept Ba
Cap Fow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrats
By Katherine Pfleger Shrader
Laurie Sisk
Ottawa Herald
Kennedy
Madner Seer
Robert F. Kanne
Wih
Gaby Coney
Community College
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!