Roanoke Phantom Poses As Air Traffic Controller
A man dubbed the Roanoke Phantom sent bogus instructions to pilots for six weeks using a purchasable transmitter and manuals. Rodney Bocock, 27, faces federal charges of endangering aircraft safety after he allegedly caused near distractions at Roanoke Regional Airport. The case prompts FAA notes on safety and upcoming adoption of a voiceless air traffic system at major airports.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Rodney
Bocock
FAA
Paul Steucke
Oceanet Eeecaation Syaeanautical Biase
Don Poff
John Hinkle
Tony Anderson
United States
Steucke
Fraser Jones
Voter turnout builds at city polling sites in morning
Slow downtown turnout contrasts with steady west end voting as Hillcrest and Waverley polling sites report 85 by 8 30 am and 130 by 9 am with no breakdown of party affiliation. Campaigner Fred Sparks notes enthusiastic voters for Gary Hughes while mayoral race and alderman contenders are listed for the city.
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Virginia Jgmnsgn
Alsu
Sdid
Johnson
South Frederick
Waverley
Sally Bartgis
Bartgis
Whittier
Fred Sparks
Gary Hughes
Sparks
Mr. Sparks
Leeee Lee
Winchester Hall
Frances Baker
Joseph Baldi
Gregory Carey
Jon Kreissig
Michael Williams
Madison St
Old Frederick Armory
Bentz St
Hillcrest Drive
Monarch Ridge
North Frederick
Motter Ave
Two Suspects Arrested in Shooting of Officer
Baltimore police arrested a male and a female, Mark Phillip French 29 and Heather Lynn Kendall 17 both of Dundalk, after informants led to their capture around 6 30 p m. French faces amended attempted armed robbery and handgun violations charges while Kendall is charged with armed robbery. Police seized guns and a brown Ford pickup tied to the crime. Officer James Beck remained in critical but stable condition after seven hours of surgery for chest and shoulder wounds.
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Baltimore
Jerry Fitch
Mark Phillip French
Dundalk
Heather Lynn Kendall
Beck
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center
Pulaski Highway
1695
Tim Caslinesi
Immunization Drive Offers Walk-In Flu and Pneumonia Shots
Health officials announce daily flu and pneumonia immunizations available weekdays in November from 8 30 a m to 4 p m with no appointment needed. Flu shots are recommended annually for adults 60 plus and those with chronic illnesses. A $5 donation for flu and $7 for pneumonia is requested for walk-in clients to cover cost and staff time.
College board redraws day care center plan after bids
FCC trustees rejected bids that exceeded the $500000 budget by about $250000 and will redesign and rebid the project. Construction delays of about five weeks will not affect capacity. The Children’s Center aims to aid students with children and FCC lacks campus child care.
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FCC
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Dr. Larson
Packwood probe raises questions on scope of ethics panel
The story notes potential criminal violations beyond an initial probe of sexual harassment and intimidation. Senator Richard Bryan, chair, says no senator under ethics probe has ever refused a document request. Senators Warner, Brown, Biden, Johnston questioned the panel’s authority and urged limits on subpoenas.
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Richard Bryan
D-Nev
Ethics Committee
John Warner
K-Va
Hank Brown
R-Corp
Joe Biden
T-Del
Ronald Bennett Johnston
D-La
Mr. Packwood
Mr. Johnston
Gaza Jericho talks break down in Egypt
Palestinian negotiators quit talks in Taba over the scope of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and Jericho. Israel radio said the Palestinians would not return next week, while Egypt’s MENA reported the Israeli delegation was heading home.
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Taba
Egypt
Israel
Israel Radio
Middle East
Associated Press
Gaza Strip
Jericho
West Bank
Packwood Says He Is Targeted By Senate Inquiry
Senator Packwood, 61, top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, says he is being treated like a criminal without a fair hearing. He notes his diaries, totaling over 8,000 pages, include personal references and accounts of lawmakers’ sex lives.
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Packwood
GOP
Senate Finance Committee
Bryan
Senate
County weighs satellite depots under comprehensive plan
Broad Run notes concentrated concerns on satellite depots in general while county rules allow main maintenance depots in agricultural and rural areas. Commissioners voted to accept the planning commission's stance that Sumantown depot conflicted with the plan as staff flags voting inconsistencies. Gail Bowerman urged caution while the plan shifts to farmland preservation, and staff will study if a maintenance depot may be sited on Valley Elementary School property.
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Planning Commission
Sumantown
Gail Bowerman
Valley Elementary
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