Rumors of price gouging and panic grip Cedar Rapids area
A Cedar Rapids reader discusses fear and greed after last week's terrorist attacks. Gasoline shortages sparked long lines and rumors of price hikes while buyers drew heat for profiteering. The piece notes a Poisoned rumor at a Po-Boy Express and critiques media excess, urging civility and calm.
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Cedar Rapids
John Khairallah
Zio Johno
Khairallah
Lebanon
Baton Rouge
Said Ismail
Jerusalem
FBI says hijackers may have used stolen identities
FBI officials say some of the 19 terrorists in the New York and Washington assault may have used stolen identities and real names of living Saudis, with uncertainty about all true identities. Investigators also say some hijackers may have faked names and several accomplices allegedly made false airliner threats. At least 44 of those questioned are trained pilots.
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Washington Post
Washington
New York
World Trade Center
Pentagon
The Gazette promotes soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette prints with soybean ink and recycled newsprint and urges readers to recycle at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or via the nearest recycling location. The paper, established 1883, operates from Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates and contact numbers listed for delivery and mailing options.
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City Carton
Sixth St
Sate
Third Avenue SE
Cedarapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Iowa City
Associated Press
P.O. Box
Iowa Eye Center
Iowa Lumber and Construction
Lown Public Television
Iowa Wireless
Cpenne
KCRG
Karal
Kenwood House
McDonald Optical
Bush seeks 5 billion in aid for airlines and liability relief
President Bush would ask Congress to provide 5 billion in immediate cash aid for U S airlines plus temporary terrorism risk insurance for domestic flights and federal court consolidation of hijacking lawsuits. He plans to spend 3 billion on security upgrades and to discuss longer term loans later. Delta, American, and United announce thousands of layoffs amid industry losses.
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Bush
Congress
White House
U.S. District Court
Southern District of
New York
Associated Press
Delta Airlines
Leo Mullin
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