Police push to remove holdouts from storm wrecked New Orleans
Police and soldiers go house to house in New Orleans to evacuate holdouts amid flooded streets and disease risk from sewage laden water. Mayors and military officials discuss force if needed while emphasizing voluntary evacuation. Aged residents resist as crews face sniper fire while restoring services.
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US to Hand Out $2000 Debit Cards for Katrina Evacuees
The federal government plans $2000 debit cards for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff announced the approach in a conference call with governors, aiming for quick distribution starting at major evac centers like the Houston Astrodome. FEMA head Michael Brown said the cards target those with urgent needs to empower self‑reliance, with eligibility varying by family and not all evacuees qualifying.
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In loving memory of Kenneth Cobb memorial note
In loving memory of Kenneth Cobb born April 20 1936 died September 8 2004 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be and whispered Come to me With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away We could not make you stay A Golden heart stopped beating with gentle hands at rest and God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best
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