World War II Memorial to open in early April
National World War II Memorial project leaders say construction will finish in March and open to the public in early April. A dedication ceremony is planned for May 29, 2004, as veterans' numbers and deaths from the war are noted. The article cites 16.1 million servicemembers, 291,557 battle deaths, and 113,842 non theater deaths.
Monument opens memorial with sweeping granite arches
Ground broken in September 2001 marks the start of a large national memorial on the Mall. The oval is formed by two 43 foot arches and 56 granite pillars inscribed with state and territorial names, surrounding a sunken plaza and pool.
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Man Found Wandering I-35 Rest Area Claiming Space Travel
The Franklin County sheriff's department found 41 year old Raymond Queen at the Homewood rest area around 2 30 a m claiming he had been dropped and was bound for Wyoming Texas and Utah He offered a UFO identification card as proof The report also notes a Williamsburg man whose Ford Explorer disappeared Friday night after he allegedly drank and walked to a friend's home near Wellsville deputies traced the truck after the Wellsville resident provided details and the man later recalled nothing of the events
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NATO consensus view on Iraq and future security force
Joulwan recalled Bosnia unanimity despite US doubt and urged NATO involvement in Iraq. Edwards favored turning civilian authority to the UN and creating a NATO led security force. Biden argued France and Germany would back NATO if peace is threatened, framing Iraq as Europe’s front yard.
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Republicans say Sebelius all show and no accomplishment
AP reports topeka. In her first year governor Kathleen Sebelius has fired up review teams and task forces, staged regional summits, and touted efficiency, while GOP critics say much of her work amounts to public relations with little substantive policy. Supporters cite budget balancing and reforms as early wins.
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Primaries debate as caucuses gain traction in February
Officials warn front loaded primary schedule is flawed and costly. Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin says the public shows little engagement while the shift to precinct caucuses favors grassroots politics over mass campaigning. Utah and South Carolina Democrats press ahead with self funded or raised funds to ensure a state primary.
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