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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2004
Page
1
A reminiscence recalling the start of the D Day invasion on June 6, 1944, featuring Bill Cloutier and others. The piece reflects on memories, milestones, and the impact of wartime events shared by veterans.
Army Pfc Bill Cloutier recalls the Normandy invasion from a Nottingham England barracks in June 1944. He landed on Utah Beach on June 13 for his 21st birthday, served a year and a half with little direct fire, and witnessed the grim toll of war on returning bodies. He avoids war memorials, saying the politicians’ portrayal mocks the true cost. Now 81, he laments the price paid by the young.
Former U S president Ronald Reagan died at age 93 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The White House noted the health decline in recent days as plans moved to lay him to rest at his Simi Valley library and later lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda.
Portsmouth Mayor Evelyn Sirrell labels Gov. Ben Benson a liar over the donor town education tax formula. She leads the Coalition of Communities to oppose the plan and plans a Tuesday meeting to press the issue. Benson defends the policy as lawful and part of a five year plan, amid ongoing controversy dating to the 1999 formula.
In Kittery Maine Jabatha Gilmore and 81 fellow Traip Academy seniors prepare to graduate after four years of balancing school Army service and work. Gilmore faced her mother's cancer during freshman year and cherishes the milestone alongside friend Telishia Rynard whose mother also died of cancer in freshman year.
In the Tri-State and Massachusetts papers, Cory Thorne, a PHS junior, wins the 3200 meter race at the Meet of Champions. The coverage notes meet standings and times, highlighting Thorne’s performance in a competitive field.
Vivek Asija, a 14 year old freshman at Phillips Exeter Academy, asked campus minister Rev Robert Thompson how to become a Christian. The exchange led to mutual growth, with Asija embracing Hindu faith and Thompson reflecting on his duty to guide students from diverse religions. Thompson stresses giving students room to understand their identities.
In Portsmouth and Rye police units pursue motorcyclists causing persistent noise complaints. The confrontation prompts roadside stops and warnings as officers press for quiet streets during late hours. A separate item notes a PHS senior rose from expulsion to top student status with a full UNH scholarship.
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