Battle for Shah-e-Kot Ends as War Against al Qaida Continues
In Afghanistan’s Shah-e-Kot Valley the 12 day battle ends but U S and Afghan forces warn the fight against al Qaida remains. Troops sweep caves and ridges while helicopters hunt for fighters, with estimates of enemy dead ranging up to 500 600.
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Bush vows to deal with Saddam and war on terror
President Bush said Saddam Hussein is a menace and promised to deal with him. He argued bin Laden is now marginal in the war on terror and defended keeping all options on the table as the Pentagon revises nuclear policy.
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Visa inquiry ordered after hijackers received student visas
Six months after the 9/11 attacks Huffman Aviation in Venice Florida received student visa approvals for Atta and Al-Shehhi. The two hijackers trained at Huffman in 2000 2001 and sought visas to attend technical schools. Visa forms showed clearance to remain until October 1 2001 amid broader security criticism from lawmakers and officials about visa screening.
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Rise to Coke power reshaped from entry level to sales leader
Loring's Coca Cola career began in the plant with grunt work and six years as a route driver. He advanced to route supervisor then key accounts manager covering four states before becoming home market sales manager in Du Quoin. He credits Coke training, aims to retire with the company, and balances real estate, church work, and family hobbies.
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Governor pushes privatization to balance budget amid union standoff
The governor argues wage cuts and privatization are needed as Congress actions influence state finances. Union leader Marianne McMullen counters, calling the plan a press attack, while urging tax increases on estates and cigarettes and resisting contract reopening. Budget figures show a pay freeze could save about 101.2 million and avert 1,800 to 2,000 jobs, or 5,000 if no deal. Leaders insist the discord is political, not personal, as Vienna correctional center operations loom and talks continue.
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Contact numbers from Jackson County
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