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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2001
Page
6
Residents and workers express shock and anger after hijackings and the World Trade Center collapse. Messages urge restraint, fear, and calls for stronger security, with residents recounting personal worries about loved ones and national defense.
The narrative details chaotic aftermath after coordinated attacks. Washington evacuated the White House Pentagon and Capitol while air traffic halted nationwide. Flights 11 77 98 and 175 identified as involved with crashes and evacuations spread to United Nations Sears Tower and Disney World. Witness quotes describe a war zone atmosphere in the World Trade Center disaster.
Eye witnesses describe smoke dust and ash blanketing lower Manhattan as the twin towers suffered a terrorist attack. A crowd gathered outside City Hall while a man on a pay phone was urged to hang up to allow calls to relatives.
Officials in Aiken County and surrounding areas monitor the September 11 attacks. Dr Linda Elduntendent notes no plans for wide school changes, while North Augusta Public Safety and Aiken County Sheriff pledge readiness as authorities track events and potential threats.
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