Bush vows victory in first war of the 21st century
President Bush, tearful yet firm, pledged to lead the world to victory over terrorism. He announced plans to travel to New York as the death toll rose and Congress moved to approve $20 billion for recovery and anti-terrorism efforts.
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Grounded travelers await departure in Garden City
Passengers and crew stranded in Garden City since Tuesday milled around Wheat Lands Hotel awaiting word on flight departures. City Manager Bob Halloran said planes were to leave this afternoon, though tentative. FAA had opened then rescinded airspace for general flights. security teams and local police kept the airport secured and awaiting clearance from Kansas City before any departures.
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NFL cancels weekend games after terror attacks
The NFL will not play its 15 games this weekend following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said the league will pause, grieve, and reflect to tend to families and those wounded, with decisions on rescheduling or season length pending.
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Stranded flyers recall near miss after airport grounding
Jeff Lockwood and Gabe Minton, both on United Airlines jets that landed in Garden City after FAA grounded all U.S. flights, recount a close call near the Pentagon attack. About 180 passengers on three planes faced an unplanned stop while en route to Los Angeles and Canada.
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Hugoton pastors donate blood for WTC Pentagon victims
Five Hugoton pastors traveled 130 miles round trip from Hugoton to Garden City to donate blood at the American Red Cross Garden City Blood Center. Rev. Randy Littlefield said the effort grew from a prayer vigil and aims to aid victims of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. Joining him were Kent Crawford Eric Mason Kevin Lee and Francisco Orozco from local churches.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Sees Many Donors in Garden City
Donors lined up at the Red Cross Blood Center in the St. Catherine Medical Office Building to give blood. 78 units were collected from 90 donors on Wednesday with 36 first timers, and 62 people donated on Tuesday totaling 137 units from 152 donors over two days. Eligibility starts at 17 years old and 110 pounds.
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