Secret Service questions man over anti Bush stickers
In Georgia, Jesse Ethredge, a Robins Air Force Base civilian employee, was questioned by the Secret Service after bumper stickers calling President Bush a two faced murderer and other anti Bush messages appeared on his truck. Investigators noted no intent to harm and the matter was closed. Ethredge retires next week after 34 years at Robins.
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Secret Service
Man
Eatonton
Robins Air Force Base
Jesse Ethredge
Ethredge
Geo W. Bush
Bush
Atlanta
Putnam County Sheriff’s
Lee Wilson
Reagan
Macon
Col
Robert Hail
Robins
Rodney King Arrested in Claremont for PCP Suspected Use
Rodney King, famed for the 1992 Los Angeles beating, was arrested in Claremont on suspicion of PCP influence after a motel clerk reported a guest under the influence. He was booked for investigation and released on own recognizance awaiting an October hearing.
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Rodney King
Claremont
Calif
Los Angeles
Gary Jenkins
King
PCP
Jenkins
Altadena
County votes to back visitors center at I-85 land
Commissioners fast tracked a plan to build a county visitors' center next to an I-85 exit and lease land to Belmont Abbey for 4500 a year. The project, supported by Belmon t Abbey and Stowe Botanical, would use occupancy tax funds and raise annual tourism department costs to about 26000. Opponents urged more information and warned of impacts on local employers.
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McClure
Main
Main Avenue
Belmont Abbey
Stowe Botanical
Jenkins
Tom Keigher
Bill Dodgen
Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
Dodgen
County Tourism Department
Ron Courtney
Gaston County
Courtney
Ey Rons
Touri m Projec
Cherryville
Gastonia
Belmont
Lisa Harper
Hawley Avenue
Tax hike continues as senate debates estate tax impact
Debate in the Senate Finance Committee progresses on a tax bill linked to a prior proposal that would raise the top rate to 8.75 percent. Senator Kerr warns the second year may be tight while an amendment to restore the federal estate tax credit failed 20 to 12. Rep. Rayfield opposes the bill, citing a pledge against tax increases, as conservative ads target lawmakers.
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Senate
Sen
John Kerr
D-Wayne
Cochairman
Senate Finance Committee
John Rayfield
Gaston
Firefighting helicopter crash kills two pilots in blaze
The two pilots with San Joaquin Helicopters died when their air tankers collided during a wildfire response. Witnesses described the moment of impact as the planes spiraled toward the ground. The NTSB is investigating the cause amid a fire that destroyed 12 structures and threatened more.
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National Transportation Safety Board
San Joaquin Helicopters
Delano
NTSB
Jim Josephson
Josephson
Escalating conflict as Israeli forces hit Beit Jalla and Ramallah rally
Beit Jalla mortar shells caused damage with no casualties while a Palestinian security officer died in a gun battle near Dura. Israeli tanks entered Gaza near Dir al Balah amid gunfire from dozens of militants. An 18 year old Palestinian died in Rafah after being shot near houses razed Monday. Palestinian civilians described demolition of farmland and greenhouses as tanks advanced. The Israeli military cited action against an armed man planting an explosive device. Amid deserted Beit Jalla streets and Ramallah unrest, the scene framed a growing cycle of Israeli retaliation.
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Beit Jalla
West Bank
Dura
Gaza
Dir al- Balah
Rafah
Egypt
Ramallah
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Stones
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