Wildfire Orders Evacuations Near Fairbanks Alaska
Hundreds flee as a 117000 acre wildfire threatens cabins and homes north of Fairbanks. About 200 Fort Knox mine workers evacuated and the operation began shutdowns while a Fairbanks shelter opened at a high school. Residents packed essentials and pets as state crews urged mobile evacuations. Chatanika Lodge owner Ron Franklin refused to leave saying he built the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Fort Knox
Chatanika Lodge
Ron Franklin
Military wary of GPS Coke cans
New security concern at several U S bases over Coke can prizes that contain a cell phone and GPS chip. Officials warn can designs resemble a normal can and could be used to evade security. Coca-Cola disputes the risk noting the can’s recessed panel and red button. Winners call the prize center. GPS data goes to Coca-Cola only. Prizes include cash, home entertainment center and an SUV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola Co
Matt Martin
Coca-Cola
Coke
Military rejects Coke promotion over GPS cans at bases
Bases including Fort Knox and Wright Patterson air them concerned by a Coca Cola contest featuring cans with GPS transponders and a SIM card. Soldiers are asked to inspect cans before entry to classified meetings to ensure no eavesdropping devices are brought inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola Co
U.S. Army Armor Center
Fort Knox
Sgt
Jerry Meredith
Bush marks 40th Civil Rights Act anniversary outreach
In the East Room Bush recalled the 1964 Civil Rights Act as he addressed a mainly black audience four months before the election. He warned that discrimination persisted, noting Civil Rights progress while facing Kerry accusations of backsliding on civil rights through judicial appointments and DOJ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
America
East Room
Luci Baines Johnson
Thurgood Marshall Jr
Supreme Court
John Kerry
Kerry
White House
Georgia executes Hicks for 1985 slaying in Griffin
A death row inmate, Robert K. Hicks, was executed in Georgia after apologizing for his crimes prior to the lethal injection. He stabbed and slit the throat of Toni Strickland Rivers eight times, then left her body near Griffin. The defendant had been released from a rape sentence nine months earlier and unsuccessfully pleaded insanity at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Ga
Robert K. Hicks
Hicks
Georgia Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Toni Strickland Rivers
Griffin
Atlanta
Woman pleads guilty to fake abduction in Wisconsin
Audrey Seiler, 20, admitted obstructing officers after staging a false abduction near University of Wisconsin Madison. She received three years probation and must repay the Police Department at least $9,000, with monthly reimbursements set at $250, rising to $400 if she graduates and finds work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Audrey Seiler
Seiler
Rockford, Minn
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Brian Blanchard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Venetie
New York
Sue Murphy
Wright- Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Phil Singer
Justice Department
BUD & Bud Light
Rolling Rock
ST. Pauli
Coors & Coor
Rg Foes Muang Pest
ASPEN
Aig
Bacardi Silver
RAZ
Simon & New
Lei
Afi
Bacardi Rum Light & Gold
Jose Cuervo
Piaza Liquor Mari
S. 10Th ST
MT. Vernon
Carlo Rossi
Rae Butea
Delicato
TOME _ SALVADOR MARGARITA
Toad Hollow
Westmore Liquor Mart
N. Russell
Marion
N. 12Th ST
Murphysburg
ABC Mart
Ey Ita
Sa. Ugo Bart
Bob
Jose Cuervo Authentics
Sterling
Woodbridge
Gabes
Arbor Mist
Georgia
National TV
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!