Italian airline Imposes per-leg surcharge after attacks
Rome AP reports Alitalia will not add a universal fee but will charge 5.50 dollars per leg of a journey. The move comes amid industry strain after the September 11 attacks and layoffs. The government promised aid to the aviation sector, including insurance guarantees.
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Passengers Fought Hijackers On Flight 93
FBI official testified that passengers aboard United 93 fought four hijackers and likely saved lives on the ground, causing the plane to crash in a Pennsylvania field rather than a populated area. Authorities analyze cockpit and voice recorders as part of the ongoing probe.
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Forum on home rule as Frederick County considers change
Elks sponsor a chamber forum on local government forms as Frederick County Commissioners weigh moving to code home rule. Government consultant Victor Tervala will speak October 9 at Winchester Hall, Frederick, and take audience questions. The forum aims to clarify home rule issues and invite public debate on county government’s future.
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Bush pledges 320 million aid for Afghans amid terror threat
President Bush announces 320 million dollars in aid to Afghanistan and neighboring countries to ease drought and refugee flows as US officials signal a widening response to Taliban regimes. He works with allies, plans for possible military action, and stresses solidarity with Afghanistan’s people during a harsh winter.
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Senators seek 1.4 billion to fight bioterrorism
Senator Frist and Kennedy push a 14 billion bill to strengthen bioterror readiness. Health Secretary Thompson defends current prep while warning lawmakers not to panic. The plan would fund local systems, CDC ties, and regional outbreak experts, with stockpiles and expanded state coverage.
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Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival crowns Queen XXII
The 22nd Annual Mountain State west festival runs a weekend of tours and celebrations starting with a reception in the queen’s honor. The schedule includes a Celebrity Sports Breakfast with a guest speaker and events moved to Berkeley County Youth Fair Grounds. Contact 3M 263 2500 for details.
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Montgomery students named National Achievement semifinalists
Upper Montgomery students have been named semifinalists in the 34th annual National Achievement program. The entrants qualified through the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test National Merit Scholar process and plan to attend their chosen institutions. Winners of $2,000 scholarships and corporate sponsored awards will be announced in June.
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