Puzzle pieces fall into place after delayed warnings
An AP report links a Rome hotel theft of a pilot uniform to a Florida taxi driver tied to bin Laden and hints at a broader failure to act on multilingual intelligence. Analysts say overwhelm and language gaps hamper timely threat assessment, with Bremer and Johnson urging tighter translation and analysis.
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First Suspect Charged With Aiding Hijackers In Virginia ID
Federal authorities charged Herbert Villalobos with aiding a hijacker to fraudulently obtain a Virginia identification card a month before the September 11 attacks. A second man aided in the IDs and cooperates. FAA weighing tighter airport worker background checks as the probe expands with 352 arrests or detentions and 392 sought for questioning. The affidavit ties several hijackers to Virginia IDs at Arlington DMV on Aug 2.
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Notable events in U.S. history on this date
On this date in history numerous events occurred including the 1789 adoption of 12 proposed amendments by the first Congress sent for ratification, Publick Occurrences in 1690, Ethan Allen’s capture in 1775, Wilford Woodruff’s 1890 Manifesto renouncing polygamy, the 1978 San Diego air collision killing 144, and Sandra Day O’Connor’s 1981 swearing in as the first female Supreme Court Justice.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
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Birthday roundup spans stars from Catherine Zeta-Jones to Mark Hamill
This issue notes Catherine Zeta-Jones turning 32 and Michael Douglas 57, with Phil Rizzuto at 83 and Barbara Walters at 70. Also listed are Cheryl Tiegs 54 Mimi Kennedy 52 Anson Williams 52 and Mark Hamill 50.
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Cheryl Tlegs
Mimi Kennedy
Anson Williams
Mark Hamill
Fifth annual Oktoberfest at St John church planned
The Journal-World previews the fifth annual Oktoberfest at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church set for October 6. Admission is free and the event features a polka Mass German food music dancing and children’s activities plus a sneak preview of Oktoberfest recipes Kathrine Stadt Suppe and Beiracks.
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