Kandahar's fall. Taliban flee as Karzai seeks order
Kandahar saw Taliban retreating under U S led forces after two months of airstrikes and advances by opposition, with residents celebrating, flags changing to Afghanistan's royal colors, and sporadic looting. Karzai vowed to arrest Omar and crush remaining al Qaeda. Marines pursued stragglers as cave complexes held al Qaeda fighters and families, while a tribal commission prepared to assume control.
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Mubarak says he warned US of attack before Sept 11
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak told As-Safir he warned the United States 12 days before the September 11 attacks that something would happen. He said Israel could face chaos if it kills Yasser Arafat, warning of power vacuums and new violent regional dynamics. Mubarak noted US cooperation but did not reveal how he learned of the threat.
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Perry Leaves Garden City Airport for New Dubuque Role
After four years as airport manager Andy Perry exits Garden City Regional Airport to become aviation director in Dubuque Iowa starting January He cites proximity to family and notes Garden City progressed with runway work tower and industrial park expansion He expects bigger regional traffic and growth while facing security cost pressures and federal changes with the next director anticipated to navigate similar challenges locally.
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Garden City
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Iowa
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City seeks applicants for upper level posts across agencies
The city is filling several upper level roles including airport and city clerk offices, street, wastewater, airport restaurant, zoo, fire and police departments. A replacement is sought for Brian Bascue in the Recreation Department as the Recreation Commission leads the hire. Salary for the airport post varies by qualifications.
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Veteran recalls Iwo Jima spirit and Silver Star hope
Charles Anstaett, a Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima veteran, recalls the airstrip assault on Airfield One during the Pacific fight. He describes carrying 13 wounded teammates, blowing a block house, and earning a Purple Heart while seeking a Silver Star citation with support from Senator Brownback.
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