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Information on United Flight 93: United issues second press release
United Airlines ^ | Sept 11, 2001

Posted on 09/11/2001 9:08:21 AM PDT by billorites

United Airlines Issues Second Release

11 Sep 2001, 11:17 AM, EST

United Airlines has confirmed one of its flights has crashed near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. United Flight 93, a Boeing 757 aircraft, is the flight number involved. The flight originated in Newark and was bound for San Francisco. United is deeply concerned about a further flight, United Flight 175, a Boeing 767, which was bound from Boston to Los Angeles. On behalf of the airline, CEO James E. Goodwin said, "The thoughts of everyone at United are with the passengers and crew of these flights. Our prayers are also with everyone on the ground who may have been involved in today's tragic events. United is working with all the relevant authorities, including the FBI, to obtain further information on these flights. In the meantime, in line with FAA directives, a worldwide groundstop on all our flights continues. For further information, friends and relatives who may be concerned about a passenger on United Flight 93 should call 1-800-932-8555.




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The fog of war.
1 posted on 09/11/2001 9:08:21 AM PDT by billorites
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To: billorites
Air combat command in Norfolk at highest state of alert, as I mentioned before (threat level delta) - this is the state of alert that is in effect when the president declares war

United flight leaving Newark, with 38 passengers, 5 flight attendants and 2 pilots, is the plane that crashed near Pittsburgh

United flight 175, a Boing 767, with 56 passengers, 7 flight attendants and 2 pilots, left Boston for LA, is the second United airlines plane to crash, the site of the crash is not yet known.

Subways from flatbush ave in Brklyn; hunterpoiont in Queens are beginning on a limietd basis. Longisland railroad service limited east bound towards longIsland. An interview with Gov. Pataki indicates beginning of transportation out of NYC to northbound communities.

The US-Mexican border is closed

Shoshanna
Tue, 11 Sep 2001 12:33:01 -0400
2 posted on 09/11/2001 9:50:55 AM PDT by Israel
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this is the state of alert that is in effect when the president declares war

The Constitution rests war-declaring powers soley on Congress. The President does not have that authority. However, we are in a state of war, no matter if it's declared or not.

3 posted on 09/11/2001 12:19:25 PM PDT by outlawcam
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