Nation's guardsmen preparing for active-duty call up
National Guard and reservists face possible activation as President Bush authorizes up to 50 000 troops to protect installations and aid victims of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. Young serviceman Nick Johnson and others brace for possible deployment while balancing school and duties.
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Tuscaloosa
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Taylor
White House moves to aid economy and airlines
The Bush administration plans an economic stimulus and airline aid as immediate steps after the attacks. Karen Hughes says the focus shifts from rescue to long term economic impact. Don Evans indicates possible direct aid to airlines as a federal grand jury opens a case in White Plains related to the World Trade Center assault.
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Pentagon
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District board addresses emergency airspace plan role
USD 457 board discusses its part in an emergency plan for U.S. airspace. Meeting covers transportation, facility access, and readiness to recall workers. Emergency manager Dave Jones shares stories from the prior Tuesday as Garden City hosts unexpected air traffic. Community support and local businesses aided passengers. Jones praises local agency collaboration and notes minor plan adjustments may be needed.
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ellularOne
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RT Sporting Goods
Garden City
Kansas
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FAA
Finney County advances road project amid grain concerns
County commissioners approved Pierceville Road overlay from Pierceville to the Haskell County line despite grain elevator operators worries about delays. Contractors will start with Plymell to US 50, with half the road built first to ease truck impact, potentially saving up to 200000 in costs.
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Arteaga
Sheriff's Department
Tom Burgardt
Garden City Co-op
Irsik and
Doll
Pierceville Road
Pierceville
Haskell
J and R Sand
Plymell
Cliff Mayo
Finney County Fairgrounds
Downburst Winds Rip Southwind Causing Homes Damage
Storm unleashed heavy winds up to 80 mph in Southwind with downburst likely. Garden City reports minimal damage downtown, while Southwind and Deerfield Lakin areas saw trees down and rainfall over an inch. Officials scramble for official rainfall totals.
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Hutton
Shaddix
Main
Garden City
Deerfield
Lakin
Government agents stranded plane linked to Horton group
Rose reports a government team under contact Kirk Horton was diverted to Washington. Horton refused to confirm details about the highly trained crew or their branch. The Washington flight prompted immediate landing and re screening nationwide. Rose plans to recover her car as her son and driving partner tour shifts to New York and back to Kansas.
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Washington, D.C
Horton
Kansas
Perry
Washington
Rose
New York City
Texaco Gas Price Refund Fight Sparks Local Backlash
Texaco Food Mart owner Phillips faces state pressure over price hikes and refunds. AG office says refunds based on 2.45 9 a gallon, implying 54 cents back per gallon, though Phillips offers 1.26 for regular and 1.20 for unleaded plus. He estimates 12 to 16 refunds, notes threats from residents, but reports steady business and says he dropped prices after protests.
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