The search for survivors has begun after Hurricane Ike swept through parts of Texas. President Bush declared a major disaster area in Texas after some cities were flooded, many homes were damaged and power failure.
New worthiness- After the Katrina debacle last year the United States government has been given the opportunity to show that it has learned from past mistakes. Americans were displaced after last years major hurricane drowned New Orleans and its surrounding areas. Some of those displaced found their way to Texas and have had to evacuate their new homes in the wake of Hurricane Ike.
Though there was a call for the evacuation of south-eastern Texas, it is estimated that roughly 100,000 people did not opt to leave before the hurricane hit(DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Writer). A declaration for federal aid was given by President Bush today that is meant to help displaced families, temporary housing and low-cost loans for uninsured properties.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
AP
1) The new head of the Journalism Department, Dr. Deborah Dunwoody, recently bought a house at Six Riverside Dr. in San Mateo, a lovely city in the San Francisco Bay Area. (4)
2) “What kind of person would break into my apartment and rob my brand new thongs,” she asked her friend. (3)
3) The instructor asked her students to read chapter 6 in the text and to pay close attention to the section on the Great Depression, which began in the late 1920’s and continued through the 1930’s. (5)
4) Sarah Smith has not let partial blindness or wheelchair confinement stop her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her handicaps’ she volunteers at a local senior center and enjoys going for strolls (she calls them “rolls”) with her friends. (3)
2) “What kind of person would break into my apartment and rob my brand new thongs,” she asked her friend. (3)
3) The instructor asked her students to read chapter 6 in the text and to pay close attention to the section on the Great Depression, which began in the late 1920’s and continued through the 1930’s. (5)
4) Sarah Smith has not let partial blindness or wheelchair confinement stop her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her handicaps’ she volunteers at a local senior center and enjoys going for strolls (she calls them “rolls”) with her friends. (3)
Lead 5
Pipe fitter Duane La Chance Was listed in serious conditions for third-degree burns after accidently touching a 15,000 volt power line.
A Gross Engineers employee suffered third-degree burns yesterday afternoon after accaccidently touching a 15,000 volt power line.
Duane La Chance is in the Intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital listed in serious condition.
Wayne Clay,19, crashed into James Cunning,20, on U.S. 63 this morning after apparently crossing the center divider. Cunning is listed in satisfactory condition at the Springfield Hospital.
A 2005 Ford focus was struck today after another vehicle apparently crossed the center divider on U.S. 63. The accident occurred in the south bound direction just north of Blue Bridge Road.
James Cunning,20, the Ford Focus driver, is listed in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
A Gross Engineers employee suffered third-degree burns yesterday afternoon after accaccidently touching a 15,000 volt power line.
Duane La Chance is in the Intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital listed in serious condition.
Wayne Clay,19, crashed into James Cunning,20, on U.S. 63 this morning after apparently crossing the center divider. Cunning is listed in satisfactory condition at the Springfield Hospital.
A 2005 Ford focus was struck today after another vehicle apparently crossed the center divider on U.S. 63. The accident occurred in the south bound direction just north of Blue Bridge Road.
James Cunning,20, the Ford Focus driver, is listed in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Lead 4
Smoking Wheels
A flight from Minneapolis landing in at LaCrosse Municipal Airport evacuated 40 passengers when a landing tower employee spotted smoke coming from the wheels of the plane.
Missing Boy
A 7-year-old Boy was found after missing for three years on Monday in Brick Township, N.J. A neighbor of the boy recognized his picture when it was shown after a movie, Adam: The Song Continues, and contacted police.
The boy's mother, Ellen Lynn Conner, was taken into custody. The 27 year old faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
A flight from Minneapolis landing in at LaCrosse Municipal Airport evacuated 40 passengers when a landing tower employee spotted smoke coming from the wheels of the plane.
Missing Boy
A 7-year-old Boy was found after missing for three years on Monday in Brick Township, N.J. A neighbor of the boy recognized his picture when it was shown after a movie, Adam: The Song Continues, and contacted police.
The boy's mother, Ellen Lynn Conner, was taken into custody. The 27 year old faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
Friday, September 5, 2008
News of the Week
Governor Sarah Palin took on the honors of the Vice Presidential candidate this week the Republican National Convention. This surprise move by Senator John McCain has caught the attention of the American people in what is already one the closest watched elections in history according to Marybeth Kuznik of VotePA in a resent AOL news realease.http://news.aol.com/elections-blog/2006/11/06/the-most-watched-election-in-history/
Governor Palin of Alaska is a virtual unknown in the political arena. According to Slate.com, who released a Frequently Asked Questions story on the Governor, she met John McCain for the first time in February of 2008, has been in position for 20 months, was allegedly involved in the firing of a state trooper which brought on an independent investigation by the state legislature and in a 2006 debate said she supported the teaching of creationism in schools.
Plain’s political career has been covered in great detail since she was chosen to run with Senator McCain. CNN, MSNBC, FOX and the Mercury News have all ran stories which range from positive to negative. It has definitely been one of the top stories for the last week, if not THE top story. From my perspective it is hard to tell whether Senator McCain’s choice is a ploy to reach out to disgruntled Clinton voters or a genuine push to separate his campaign from that of George W. Bush.
Governor Palin of Alaska is a virtual unknown in the political arena. According to Slate.com, who released a Frequently Asked Questions story on the Governor, she met John McCain for the first time in February of 2008, has been in position for 20 months, was allegedly involved in the firing of a state trooper which brought on an independent investigation by the state legislature and in a 2006 debate said she supported the teaching of creationism in schools.
Plain’s political career has been covered in great detail since she was chosen to run with Senator McCain. CNN, MSNBC, FOX and the Mercury News have all ran stories which range from positive to negative. It has definitely been one of the top stories for the last week, if not THE top story. From my perspective it is hard to tell whether Senator McCain’s choice is a ploy to reach out to disgruntled Clinton voters or a genuine push to separate his campaign from that of George W. Bush.
Lead 2
Snowstorm expected to hit the Sierras today will be one of a series of storms to come, forecasters say.
Lead 1
$150,000 awarded to a Butte County couple yesterday after a traffic accident in March. Damages were paid for injuries they incurred.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)