New Orleans Police Chief Eddie Compass Resigns After Katrina Turmoil
New Orleans Police Superintendent Eddie Compass resigns amid the Katrina crisis after a chaotic week in which many officers deserted, communications collapsed, and the city faced deadly rumors. Mayor Nagin praises his tenure as the department reels from loss of cars and morale.
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Rita Strands Gulf Coast Victims Waiting For Relief
Nearly four days after Rita struck the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Arthur and Beaumont residents endured heat and shortages as crews battled to deliver generators and water. Officials warned power could take weeks to resume, water and sewer functions remain hampered, and red tape slowed aid. About 476000 in Texas and 285000 in Louisiana lacked electricity, with 15000 out-of-state workers joining the relief push.
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Bush surveys Rita damage during Gulf Coast visit
President Bush toured Cameron Louisiana and offshore oil rigs by helicopter to assess Rita's destruction. He viewed flattened homes, flooded streets, and damaged infrastructure along the Texas Louisiana border and at Lake Charles, stressing the need for water, food, fuel, and power restoration. Governor Blanco noted the oil industry’s stake in a healthy Louisiana and highlighted lessons from Katrina.
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Kansas Guard Expands Gulf Coast Recovery Deployment
The Kansas Army National Guard doubles presence in Louisiana and dispatches 140 more guardsmen from Wichita Dodge City and Topeka. Total Kansas mobilized reaches 300 as a convoy from Wichita carries 20 cargo trucks 20 tractors 40 trailers and support vehicles to aid Katrina Rita recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast.
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