New security steps unveiled for Boston airport
Acting Gov Jane Swift announced Logan International Airport security upgrades including a new chief of security. Col John DiFava replaces Joseph Lawless at Massport and a new State Police anti terror unit plus Director of Commonwealth Security cabinet post were created. Swift urged federal airport security federalization. Lawless faced scrutiny after the hijackings of American 11 and United 175.
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Blair warns Taliban to surrender or face defeat
Prime Minister Blair bluntly urged the Taliban to surrender bin Laden and his al Qaida associates or lose power, warning that inaction would be deadlier than any military action. He linked the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon to Taliban support, while NATO said U.S. evidence tied al Qaida to the atrocity. Blair pledged proportional strikes and humanitarian aid as Britain backs the United States in a growing coalition.
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Bush vows action as U S weighs strikes on Taliban al Qaida
President Bush threatens military action and demands the Taliban surrender al Qaida figures and destroy camps in Afghanistan. The Pentagon mobilizes 22 4 thousand reserve troops with about 30 thousand US forces in the region, while NATO allies are briefed on the case.
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Gastonia Plans Civic Center Fund With Tourism Tax
Gastonia officials push a $10 million civic center funded partly by a tourism tax expected to yield about $382,444 yearly while Kings Mountain weighs a similar proposal at $17,500 annually. Opposition centers on nonresidents paying for benefits as plans shift from a $42 million Taj Mahal to a modest gathering venue with 1,000-seat capacity.
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Airport reopens with limited flights and marshals on board
President Bush announced new security steps after the airport resumed operations with shuttle service to LaGuardia and Boston. Limited service to Atlanta Chicago Dallas Minneapolis Newark will continue as the Washington area adjusts to stricter flight patterns.
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Bush to resume flights after safety review at major hubs
President Bush announced a phased reopening of U S air travel citing safety precautions. Airlines may add flights to eight initial hubs with access to ten more cities within a month. Airport routes will shift from the Potomac River corridor to straight lines over some residential areas, away from CIA headquarters, the White House, the Capitol and the Pentagon.
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