Silence in Texas Campaign as 9 11 Anniversary Nears
Texas race for governor pauses ads from Sept 1 to Sept 11 with candidates Perry and Sanchez pledging some radio and TV silence. Experts say the anniversary raises scrutiny of profiling and civil liberties amid Patriot Act effects while states debate driver licenses and immigration controls.
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Rick Perry
George W. Bush
Tony Sanchez
Cal Jillson
Southern Methodist University
United States
Anna Lombardi
Malden
Mass
Theresa Lynn Melton
Seattle
Charles Shaner
Emory University
Atlanta
Shaner
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S
Iraq
Iran
Sudan
Libya
Syria
National Immigration Law Center
Colorado
Florida
Kentucky
New Jersey
Ohio
Virginia
Shirley Andre
Iowa
Office of
Driver Services
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Ben Stone
Forgotten business heroes of 9 11 and the American way
On the Sept. 11 anniversary a defender of the American way is highlighted as the businessman. The piece contrasts Afghan life under Taliban with American liberty and credits businesspeople with innovation, wealth, and national progress. It cites Onkar Ghate of the Ayn Rand Institute in Irvine, California.
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Afghanistan
United States
America
IBM
Microsoft
Yscrapers
World Trade Center
Onkar Ghate
Ayn Rand Institute
Irvine
Calif
Ayn Rand
9 11 Aftermath Affects Recruitment And Air Travel
U S Air Force recruiter David Aguilar in Floresville says 9 11 did not boost enlistment with many youths resisting war. Meanwhile San Antonio air travel remains down about 7 percent in enplanements from the prior year as airlines cut schedules on the anniversary. United Airlines notes layoffs of about 10 000 workers since 9 11 and slower hiring. Emergency responders remain vigilant for future threats such as bioterrorism.
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David Aguilar
U.S. Air Force
Floresville
Aguilar
United States
Iraq
Burkhardt-Worley
San Antonio
United Airlines
Joe Hopkins
Chicago
United
Hopkins
Burkehardt-Worley
Edwin Baker
Firefighters’ State
Baker
World Trade Center
Thoughts and prayers for 9 11 victims and families
Carrie Rocha Poth offers sentiments of sorrow for 9 11 victims and their families and expresses appreciation for military service and protection.
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Carrie Rocha Poth
Memorial Service Set For 9 11 Remembrance In La Vernia
In La Vernia, the local volunteer fire department hosts a memorial service today at 1 p.m. at the station with a candlelight vigil under the memorial oak. The La Vernia High School marching band and San Antonio Pipes and Drums perform as a 21 gun salute marks the event honoring those who died in the September 11 attacks.
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LA Vernia
la Vernia High School
San Antonio
Writer recalls 9 11 impact and faith in government
Navy veteran Roger Gonzales from Floresville reflects on September 11 2001 as a day that changed life, noting heightened security, changed daily routines, increased suspicion, and a resolve that America will prevail and justice will be served. He notes lingering patriotism and belief in the government.
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America
Local 9 11 Memorial Services Planned
A digest of memorial observances across the area includes Holy Hour at 6 p m at Holy Trinity in Falls City and multiple services at churches such as Floresville United Methodist Oak Hills Baptist El Mesias and First Lutheran. A candlelight vigil and public prayer events are scheduled at various times.
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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Floresville
Wilson County Courthouse
Oak Hills Baptist Church
United Methodist Church
el Mesias
First Lutheran Church
Sacred Heart Catholic
Karnes County
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