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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2001
Page
3
A U S Navy F-14D Tomcat from USS Constellation attacked an Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery site near Basra in self defense after AA fire against U S and British aircraft patrolling the no fly zones in southern Iraq. No damage assessment was released.
Albany N Y The state Assembly approved a bill to ban drivers from using hand held cell phones becoming the first state to enact such a prohibition Gov Pataki planned to sign the measure this week Assemblyman Steve Levy hailed the measure predicting a large reduction in traffic deaths Opponents argued it would be unenforceable and unnecessary
In Phoenix three of eleven Mexican survivors of the citys deadliest border crossing are allowed to leave the United States after a judge eased release conditions. The others will remain in Phoenix to work while eight stay for proceedings against their smuggler Jesus Lopez-Ramos.
Former FBI Director Louis J. Freeh said the government's commitment to prosecuting the Khobar Towers bombing case will continue without him. He recalled a promise from 1997 that the attorney general has renewed, as the fifth anniversary ceremony marked the 1996 attack that killed 19 U.S. airmen in Saudi Arabia.
Israel's Ariel Sharon arrives in the United States to reinforce a fragile truce as Palestinians accuse Israel of undermining the deal with violence. Powell urges 100 percent effort from Arafat while Sharon pursues quiet, cease fire and cooling measures ahead of potential talks.
In Washington the House and Senate consider China tied to human rights and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A nonbinding resolution demands freeing detained U.S. citizens and permanent residents, passing 379 to 0. A separate measure urges IOC to disqualify Beijing for human rights concerns, with bipartisan backing and administration hesitance.
Bank executives weigh rate cuts with a moderate 25 basis point approach while urging patience. John Houser favors a larger cut to spur investment, while Sudyk notes slowing business equipment and software demand. May payrolls fell again despite a slight drop in unemployment, and core CPI rose 0.1 percent. Greenspan says inflation remains relatively stable amid energy costs and wages. Bridge Information Systems contributed.
In Dedham Massachusetts AP report Colin Greineder 26 testifies tearfully defending Dr Dirk Greineder, saying police DNA results did not prove guilt. He recalls father discussing case with children as siblings Kirsten 30 and Britt 28 support him. Trial pauses after a witness reports a suspicious person near the scene. jurors dismissed for the day.
Teachers with few years of experience juggle a second job to pay bills after robberies and loan debts. Page Carver notes a young staff needing extra funds while Beth Lucas explains externships give practical classroom benefits. Programs like externships and Trading Places pair teachers with employers, expanding hands on experience and workforce links. The Gaston County district seeks more business involvement to broaden opportunities.
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