Community blood drives and relief efforts urged after terrorist attacks
Lawrence area agencies invite blood donations and monetary gifts to aid victims in New York and Washington. The Douglas County Red Cross and Salvation Army solicit Disaster Relief funds, while the FBI maintains a helpline and website for tips. Firefighter union sets up donations to aid affected families.
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Douglas County
Ridge Court
Lawrence
New York
Washington, D.C
International Association of Firefighters Local 1596
Douglas County Bank
Lawrence-Douglas County
Firefighters Union
Bomb threat delays Kansas City Hall memorial service
A bomb threat at Kansas City Hall postponed a memorial prayer service for Tuesday’s terrorist victims. Mayor Kay Barnes, Police Chief Rick Easley and Fire Chief Smoky Dyer ordered evacuation and postponement around 11:30 a.m. as emergency crews aided by bomb-sniffing dogs prepared alternative arrangements.
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Kansas City
Kay Barnes
Rick Easley
Smoky Dyer
McLaughlin
Diverted flights resume from Kansas airports
About 1,500 passengers stranded in Wichita as 20 passenger and seven cargo flights were diverted to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. Garden City Regional Airport also received three airliners with 180 passengers before general aviation was allowed only with clearance. Israeli citizens stranded in Wichita found hospitality with local synagogues, zoo visits, and country line dancing as they waited for FAA clearance and resumed flights.
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America West
Mike Taylor
Wichita City
Phoenix
FAA
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Andrew Perry
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