Congress approves 15 billion air line relief package
Congress passes a 15 billion rescue plan for the airline industry to aid recovery after the September 11 attacks. The House approved the bill 356 to 54 and the Senate backed it 9 to 1, sending to President Bush for signature amid strong presidential support. House Leader Gephardt called the attack a dagger to the economy.
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Homeland Security Chief Begins New Role in Washington
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge is named to head the Office of Homeland Security. The White House found him office space and as he assumes duties he will study briefing papers over the weekend.
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Freeman J Williams obituary notices in Waynesboro
Freeman J Williams of Waynesboro dies at 6a in an obituary notice. The brief record lists his residence and funeral details in the local death notices column.
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Taliban snubs U S demands in new terrorism warning
Washington reports that Afghanistan refuses President Bush’s call to hand over Osama bin Laden as the United States increases aircraft in the Persian Gulf and pledges more terror attacks warnings. Sen. Pat Roberts cautions a next attack is inevitable as markets fall and layoffs hit the airline industry. Greenspan advised delaying stimulus action.
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LPGA Asahi Ryokuken In Championship Sees 54-Hole Plan
Heavy rain and dense fog force officials to shorten the inaugural LPGA event from 72 to 54 holes. Emilee Klein leads at 7-under after 54 holes, with Steinhauer Mahon and others at 4-under amid a day of partial play and weather delays.
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Help Line Sees Surge After Terror Attacks in 9 11 Era
Aiken's Help Line, a seven hour crisis hotline run by three staff and volunteers, handled 4 209 calls in 2000 and expects about 5 600 this year. Executive director Cam Warner notes rising calls from military families and others traumatized by the events of September 11, with referrals to safety services and well being checks. The service covers Aiken County and receives regional and national calls seeking information, crisis intervention, and shelter referrals.
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SRS tools aid search in New York WTC recovery
Savannah River Site researchers deploy super sensitive equipment to assist New York rescue efforts after the World Trade Center bombing. Four SRS lab workers traveled to Manhattan to operate the gear as investigators described the event in September 11 attacks.
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Visions of volunteerism mobilizes 1200 volunteers in Aiken County
The seventh annual Project VISION drew 1,200 volunteers to 143 sites in Aiken and nearby towns to perform painting repairs landscaping and other tasks for residents. Gary Feenstra chair praised the community response and noted many homeowners expressed delight with the work. Volunteers from Westinghouse and Bethel repaired a leaky roof and water damage at a Warrenville home and painted a porch.
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