No Guns For Pilots Not Allowed In Cockpits
Washington Bush administration barred firearms in cockpits citing pilot focus on flying. Air marshals would defend against terrorists while pilots operate the plane and possible cameras aid cabin awareness. TSA is expanding hiring but unions oppose the rule and seek stun gun options.
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Pilots Call for Last Chance to Prevent Terror Tragedies
Air Line Plots Association president Duane Woerth says pilots seek a final chance to stop terror incidents. Air Travelers Association president David Stempler asks what pilots would do if terrorists reach the cockpit. Lawmakers like Rep. John Mica question why such a measure isn’t in place now.
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N Teles outlines plan to reverse stock slide at shareholders meeting
At a Holiday Inn session in Staunton Wayne sboro based NTelos unveiled a plan to bolster investor confidence after a yearlong stock decline. Executives cited weak market demand and broader telecom headwinds, noting 2001 results and ongoing execution as positives though shareholders remain wary. The stock hit a high of 47.88 on July 17, 2000 and sank to 5.80 by year end.
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Shareholders Press nTelos for Answers at Annual Meeting
Staunton ntelos annual meeting drew sharp questions from shareholders angry over the companys two year stock decline. They demanded accountability from officers while maintaining a civil tone at the gathering in Staunton.
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Lawmakers expand wiretap power to target online molesters
House votes to broaden wiretap authority aimed at catch online predators and to create a new domain for kid friendly sites. Obituaries list Lydia E. Bennett 69 Harrisonburg Russell G. Crawford 86 Paul D. Judy 74 Arthur WV Phyllis P. Hensley 74 Harrisonburg Roy L. Warner Sr. 52 Circleville WV Closing notice: Daily News Record advertising department closed Memorial Day observance. Wednesday deadline moved to Friday 24 at 1 p.m.
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Bird Dump Plan Canceled After Augusta Officials Object
A USDA plan to compost dead chickens and turkeys tainted with avian flu at the Augusta Correctional Center was halted after Augusta County officials complained they were not notified. County leaders stressed public procedures must be followed and signaled readiness to pursue court action if similar attempts recur.
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Justice Dept prepares suits over 2000 voting rights in Florida counties
The Justice Department plans five lawsuits, incl Florida counties, alleging minority voter suppression, improper purging of rolls, motor voter violations, and barriers for disabled and English limited voters. Assistant Attorney General Ralph Boyd told the Senate panel. The push follows post election scrutiny and allegations of voter suppression in Florida and other states.
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Merrill Lynch to pay 100 million in analyst reforms
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced a 100 million fine and structural changes at Merrill Lynch. The pact ends rewards to analysts tied to investment banking fees and requires independent stock research compensation. Spitzer urged SEC adoption of similar reforms while noting ongoing federal inquiry.
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