Airshow recalls Thunderbird couple and nose art display
Lynette Brooks recalls her late husband Col Ralph Brooks a Thunderbird pilot from 1961 to 1963 as she attends an airshow. The American Airpower Heritage Museum opens a world leading nose art gallery with 33 pieces including a WWI piece Margie. Visitors say nose art preserves history and the airshow honors WWII and Sept 11. CAF Col Pat Wilson notes air return to normalcy and security.
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Islam as compass shaped youth in changing Middle East
Hadjirostandi links rising Islamic fundamentalism among youth to post Nasser era changes and Sadat’s liberal turn, noting Islam offered patience, unity, and identity amid economic and political contradictions. She urges historical perspective before action and condemns violence while stressing empathy for victims.
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Bush urges Congress for 10 million aid to Afghanistan
President Bush in a radio address calls for immediate humanitarian support for Afghanistan and a larger reconstruction effort with international partners. He singles out the Taliban for terror and sheltering Osama bin Laden, warning nations that align with terrorists face a heavy price while Afghan civilians face oppression and famine.
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