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President Vows to Stand Tall Against Terrorism

Before thousands of flag-waving West Virginians on America's 228th birthday, President Bush vowed to confront terrorism around the globe, even as he struck optimistic tones about the strength of the nation's democracy and the war on terrorism. America will "engage enemies around the world, so we do not have to face them here at home," Bush said to thunderous applause from the partisan crowd.

City Gala a Booming Success: ; Mayor has Plans to Expand Next Year's July 4th Festivities

Charleston Mayor Danny Jones said he expected a monsoon for the weekend's Fourth of July celebration. Instead he got to wear his Elvis sunglasses because the sun was so bright. While Jones made a fashion statement, the good weather, music, fireworks and patriotism brought out more than 10,000 red-, white- and blue-clad people who on Sunday packed Haddad Riverfront Park and Kanawha Boulevard.

Couple Remembered for Character, Service

Former state Attorney General Mario Palumbo and his wife, fashion maven Louise, died within a day of each other this weekend. Louise Palumbo, who had been suffering from stomach cancer, died Saturday, according to the Charleston Area Medical Center. She was in her early 70s.

Bush Lauds W.Va.'S Role: ; President Says Coal Important to Keep U.S. Independent

DAILY MAIL POLITICAL EDITOR In a time of uncertainty around the globe, West Virginia can find a path to prosperity by combining old industries with new technologies, President Bush said.

Huntington Businesses Want End to Prostitution

HUNTINGTON - Heavy traffic and a proliferation of vacant buildings have turned a section of this Cabell County city into a haven for prostitutes, and residents and business owners are clamoring for a crackdown. "There's a lot of people in Huntington who are naive about this problem and think it doesn't happen here," said Doug Horne, manager of Southern States on Seventh Avenue. "I'm here to say it's real, and it's getting worse."

Residents Escape Out of Windows

THORNTON, Colo. - About a dozen people jumped from a three-story apartment complex to escape a fire. Some babies were thrown to safety from the upper floors to neighbors below, officials said. Between 10 and 14 people who jumped from second- and third-story balconies were taken to hospitals with broken bones and other injuries, said Sgt. Louis Dixon of the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

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State Parks Expanding to Keep Up with Tourism: ; Both Twin Falls, Chief Logan Will Receive Upgrades

The construction of four-lane highways and the expansion of the Hatfield-McCoy Recreational Trail has prompted the Division of Natural Resources to expand state parks in southern West Virginia to take advantage of increased traffic. The state parks system is in its 75th year and the move to improve Twin Falls and Chief Logan state parks is an example of staying head of the curve, said Scott Durham, Twin Falls' superintendent.

Iraq Again Delays New Security Laws

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi officials today again delayed an announcement of what steps they would take to combat a violent insurgency, canceling a news conference where they had been expected to announce a limited amnesty for insurgents and martial law in parts of the country. The news conference with Justice Minister Malik Dohan al-Hassan and Human Rights Minister Bakhtiyar Amin called for this morning was postponed indefinitely just as it was scheduled to begin. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi'...

Distinct Pattern Found in Anthrax Samples

In a possible break for the FBI's investigation of the anthrax letters of 2001, scientists have discovered that the mailed anthrax was a mix of two slightly different samples, giving the bacteria a distinct signature that might make it easier to match with a source, according to two nongovernment experts who have been told of the finding. The discovery that bacteria taken from the letters all grew in the double pattern was made at least a year ago, and it is not known whether the FBI's hunt f...

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Cornerstone Laid for Tower: ; Marker Is First Part of New Building at Trade Center Site

NEW YORK - The cornerstone of a new skyscraper that will one day soar over ground zero has been unveiled, a symbolic step for victims' relatives and a chance for Manhattan to reclaim its broken skyline. A crane lifted the 20-ton stone, quarried from the Adirondack Mountains, and placed it Sunday in the southeastern corner of what will be the Freedom Tower's foundation.

Iraqi Militant Vows to Keep Up Resistance: ; Shiite Cleric Had Previously Said He Would Cooperate

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Militant Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who led an April uprising that left hundreds dead, called Iraq's new interim government "illegitimate" and pledged to resist occupation forces to the "last drop of blood." The cleric's comments apparently reversed earlier conciliatory statements he made to the government of Prime Minister Iyad Allawi. Members of al-Sadr's movement had also suggested they might transform their militia into a political party.

News Briefs

Afghan president awarded medal

Aep Given Citation for Fly Ash at John Amos

The state Division of Air Quality has cited American Electric Power Co. for allegedly violating state air pollution laws at its John Amos plant. Issued Friday, the notice of violation cites the company for fly ash leaks discovered at the plant on March 10, June 2 and June 3.

Crowds Turn Out for Riverfest

There's No Rest for the Weary: ; W.Va.'S Contest has Spilled Over to Myrtle Beach; Statehouse Notebook

THIS election year, you might be able to take a vacation from work, but not from politics. Even West Virginians headed to Myrtle Beach for a mid-summer getaway won't be able to escape Mountain State politics.

City Native Going to Madagascar with Peace Corps

DAILY MAIL STAFF Grant Smith has packed two years worth of stuff for his trip to the island nation of Madagascar off the southeast coast of Africa.