14 Sep 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2001
Page
1
Up to ten people of Middle Eastern descent were detained at Kennedy and LaGuardia airports amid an AP report that several carried knives. One man faced arrest with a fake pilot's license as authorities probe if the groups were hijackers or fleeing suspects tied to the attack.
A brief report notes a military strike executed by forces in a noted conflict. Details remain sparse but indicate deliberate action targeting strategic positions and potential collateral impact near designated fronts. Officials caution about ongoing assessments and humanitarian considerations.
Officials say U S stock markets will resume trading on Monday after a Saturday test of market systems to ensure trading can proceed without undue problems. The decision followed inspections and readiness checks by regulatory authorities and exchange operators.
Ten individuals of Middle Eastern descent detained at two New York airports were cleared as authorities investigated whether they were potential hijackers or fleeing associates after an attack. Senator Joseph Biden noted officials reviewed the circumstances and motives.
The letter urges readers to contact the newsroom with eye witness accounts of the September 11 attacks in New York and the Pentagon. Tim O'Briant, managing editor, requests timely, precise information for Aiken readers.
Dan Dozier breathed relief as his daughters escaped the World Trade Center disaster. Lashell Dozier, 29, was on Tuesday morning in Tower 1 when the hijacked jet struck. Co workers who survived the prior attack urged her to run, and she hid in a nearby store.
Thursday evacuations hit Redcliffe Elementary and Silver Bluff High for about 90 minutes after bomb threats were called in by a single person. No bombs were found in searches started after 11:30 a.m. Students and staff returned to class around 1 p.m. North Augusta UCB Chemicals also evacuated for nearly two hours after a manager's voicemail warned of danger. Authorities, including the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, pursued leads on a possible juvenile suspect, with investigators noting no prior evidence of a real threat.
South Carolina struggles to resume air service days after the New York and Washington attacks. Flights reappear late afternoon, with Delays and diversions at Greenville Spartanburg and Columbia airports. Authorities and Red Cross launch a disaster fund as fear persists.
Governor Jam Hodges postponed his nine day walk across South Carolina to promote First Steps after the terrorist attacks in New York Washington and Pennsylvania. He started at Clemson Tuesday and returned to Columbia as a precaution. The walk may be rescheduled later this year possibly in November or December. Governor will stay in Columbia as security measure.
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