Allentown, PA
Terrorism seminar urges residents to stay alert
State police identify possible targets and warning signs to help prevent attacks.
Terrorism seminar urges residents to stay alert
State police identify possible targets and warning signs to help prevent attacks.
By Randy Kraft
Of The Morning Call
Remain vigilant to prevent terrorism.
That message was given to nearly 50 residents by state Trooper Daniel Steele during a public terrorism prevention seminar Monday night in Lower Macungie Township's Community Center.
''We're all starting to forget about Sept. 11,'' said Steele, because there have been no terrorist attacks in the United States since then, as well as no known attempts. But he warned terrorists have not given up and ''to police, it's not 'if' but 'where and when.'''
He said potential local terrorist targets include the Lehigh Valley Mall; Lehigh Valley International Airport; Buckeye Pipe Line Co. tank farm — ''anyone who says that's not a target has got to be crazy'' — bridges and overpasses on Interstate 78; popular events such as Bethlehem's Musikfest; and prominent buildings in Allentown.
Other possible targets include schools, hospitals and government buildings, said Steele, community service and public information officer at the Bethlehem barracks.
He thinks a shopping mall will be the next target, because malls have limited security, many access points and many potential casualties. Such an attack would have a tremendous impact, especially before Christmas.
''I keep my eyes and ears open whenever I'm shopping.''(snip)
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1-5terrorismoct25,0,2627358.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed
Turkish plane leaves Budapest after bomb threat
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - A Turkish Airline plane continued its journey to Istanbul from Zurich after a bomb threat forced it down in the Hungarian capital, a Budapest airport spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
"The plane was checked and no bomb was found," the official said. "It took off to Istanbul at 1625 local time (1425 GMT).(snip)
http://in.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=businessNews&storyID=2005-10-25T211312Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_India-220905-1.xml&archived=False
Interesting post. I would have never thought of that town as a potential target. I've been to Bethlehem, PA - it's a lovely little town to visit during the Christmas season.