Firefighter blamed for Arizona largest wildfire
Leonard Gregg 29 admitted starting two June fires near Cibecue to get firefighting work for the BIA. The fires merged with another and grew to the century’s worst Arizona blaze, destroying hundreds of homes near Show Low as it burned 452000 acres and remained out of control.
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BIA
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Terry Barton
U.S. Forest Service
Colorado
Stephen Verkamp
Fort Apache Indian Reservation
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Fourth of July festivities loom in Elyria amid flags and patriotism
The Chronicle Telegram describes heightened Fourth of July excitement as Sept 11 influenced crowds and merchandise. Elyria residents and businesses report strong demand for flags and patriotic apparel, with officials stressing veteran and military involvement in celebrations.
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Cheryl Chesnes
Carlene Liseril
Elyria Target
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Barb Dubena
Vanessa Volak
Lorain Port
Elyria Prepares Big July 3 Fireworks Display
Elyria gears up for a large Independence Day show with 60 city staffers, 23 portable toilets, 30 000 expected attendees, and a 34 000 dollar annual cost. Melrose Pyrotechnics handles the display over Cascade Park under a three year contract. Eight Day Sound provides synchronized patriotic music and Hershey's Ice Cream & More opens a new ice cream stand.
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Bob Daniels
Parks and Recreation
Daniels
Cascade Park
Hershey's Ice Cream & More
Al Udeid base grows as Gulf war clouds loom
In Qatar's central Gulf, Al Udeid air base expands with new runways, hangars, and a tent city. About 3,300 American troops are stationed there amid a heavy buildup as U.S. forces move munitions and gear from Saudi Arabia to a strategic hub near Doha.
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New laws take effect amid taxes terrorism and teddy bears
Smokers in Ohio and five other states pay more as of today while nudity with artistic value faces new limits for minors. Utah grants teddy bears official state status. Budget strains persist as lawmakers push anti-terrorism bills. Kansas boosts some sales taxes amid post 9 11 security concerns and other states pass terrorism related crimes. Oklahoma Iowa Idaho and South Dakota define terrorism as state crime and bar hoax transmissions while Iowa bans anthrax spore possession. Georgia expands executive powers in related measures.
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