Memories of WWII Friends and Unsung Heroines
A veteran recounts wartime encounters with women across the world from Oran to Bristol and New Guinea. He recalls brief, meaningful romances with Ginny Brigette Marie Winnie Rose Lucille Adele and others, plus a long marriage to Adele. He honors all women veterans on Veterans Day.
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Ginny
Oran
Brigette
Algiers
Marie
Bristol
England
Winifred
The
WRENS
Winnie
Adele
Taft transition no easy move
Taft plans a rapid transition with a full staff by Jan. 11 and most Cabinet posts filled. The $240,000 transition cost excludes private funding for inaugural events as he pursues qualified executives, stressing duty over private pay to attract top talent. Mark Gibson leads the effort aiming to open an office within a month.
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Columbus
Bob Taft
Taft
Ohio
Voinovich
Gibson
Voinovich Ready for Transition to Senate Role
Senator elect George Voinovich from Ohio says he understands how the Senate works and will seek consensus and compromise. Colleagues note his governor background and national network should aid bill crafting and advocacy for state and local governments. He plans to push for stronger state local government involvement in the legislation and seeks assignment to the Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Washington
George Voinovich
Ohio
United States Senate
Voinovich
Mike DeWine
Chaffee
Senate
Capitol Hill
Cleveland
National League of Cities
National Governor’s Association
DeWine
Parents learn tough lessons from election losses
In Cleveland a candidate’s concession speech echoes beyond the stage as his children face the stigma of defeat. Lee Fisher’s son Jason recalls pride amid crying, while Peggy Fisher notes the impact on their kids and classmates. Other politicians face similar family trials after campaigns.
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Cleveland
Lee Fisher
Peggy
Jason
Jessica
Peggy Fisher
Stow Law
Tom Watkins
U.S
Tom Sawyer
Akron
Chris Hagan
Cleveland Heights
Cuyahoga County
Elizabeth
Hagan
Fisher
Eb Taft
CDC probes tests without agreements cited by Plain Dealer
AP report says CDC conducted foreign medical research projects without required human rights agreements, exposing patients to drugs and samples without informed consent or safety monitoring. The Plain Dealer lists several examples and notes federal law requires such accords when federal dollars fund overseas work.
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Cleveland
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
the Plain Dealer
Group pushes curing gays at Columbus conference
Hundreds gathered at a Columbus church to discuss understanding and preventing childhood homosexuality in a Focus on the Family sponsored event. About 15 protesters edged by with pro gay signs as the conference, part of a planned national series, drew attention amid debate over whether homosexuality can be cured by faith.
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Voinovich
Senate
Sen
John Chaffee
Rhode Island
Chaffee
Columbus
Focus On the Family
Colorado Springs
James Dobson
John Paulk
Paulk
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Red Cross
Rose
New York City
New Guinea
South Pacific
Lucille
Harvey Gittler
Melvey Gittler
Weapa Pe Ouaarhaye
U.S. Senate
Statehouse
Mark Gibson
Dayton
Miamisburg
Ohio Soft Drink Association
NASA
Tom Mahl
Chronicle
Mary Joe Long-Davis
NASA Lewis Research Center
Jenny Szalay
Jennifer Conkle
Allison Trent
Hannah Swartz
Lego
CDC
Jeff Redfield
Stonewall Columbus
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