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Texas Lead: FBI Holding Two Men in Texas; Had Box Cutters on Them; Flew out of Newark Tues.
New York Times ^ | September 15, 2001 | Ross E. Milloy

Posted on 09/14/2001 11:48:37 PM PDT by Scalia Rules

IRVING, Tex., Sept. 14. Two Men with box cutters, hair dye and a large amount of cash who were seized by federal authorities on an Amtrack train in Fort Worth on Wednesday remained in custody today for immmigration violations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said....
The authorities confirmed that the two men were flying to San Antonio from Newark when their plane made a stopover in St. Louis on Tuesday. After federal officials halted air traffic in response to Tuesday's hijackings, the men continued by train toward San Antonio until they were taken into custody during a routine drug patrol, officials said.


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To: Scalia Rules
These dumb sh#ts! After the bombings, why wouldn't they ditch the box cutters? Thank God that all the dumb criminals aren't Americans.
41 posted on 09/15/2001 5:15:18 AM PDT by 11th Earl of Mar
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To: ravinson
It would be most unusual if some of the hijackers didn't chicken out on d-day.

There probably are fleeing cowards in several places. Sounds like these two will have an interesting tale to tell.

42 posted on 09/15/2001 5:18:17 AM PDT by Jim Noble
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To: Skibane
Ever tried to get a decent plate of enchiladas verdes in Newark?

There are good Spanish and Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound district of Newart, near the railroad station. I don't know about Mexican, however.

With respect to the story, it does seem strange to me that they didn't hijack their Newark-to-San Antonio flight shortly out of Newark. Full of fuel then, like the other flights they seized.

43 posted on 09/15/2001 5:45:17 AM PDT by aristeides (demosthenes@olg.com)
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To: Scalia Rules
The story doesn't mention whether the men were Ragheads or Camel Jocks, or even their nationality. If they had been women, they probably would have been tagged as "persons."

Such is PC, we have to tippy-toe around to find out what is actually going on.

44 posted on 09/15/2001 5:52:40 AM PDT by Hit & Run Poster (lurker since quiddam)
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To: AntiTyrant
I have been so depressed...but have to admit...you made me smile. God Bless you, your family, and God Bless this country...KFC chicken and all!

BTW I travel alot to Pacific Rim, one of my favroite places to seek out is KFC overseas, for some reason they can cook the chicken exactly like they do here in the USA.

45 posted on 09/15/2001 5:53:06 AM PDT by antivenom
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To: Scalia Rules
Bump. I will be back here! Rowlett, Tx
46 posted on 09/15/2001 5:53:29 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Squantos

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47 posted on 09/15/2001 5:56:52 AM PDT by Democrats are liars
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To: Scalia Rules
On flights of more than two hours, feed bags will be strapped around all passengers' faces, with an emergency fitting for oxygen hookup.

Enjoy!

48 posted on 09/15/2001 6:08:56 AM PDT by Hit & Run Poster (lurker since quiddam)
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To: Scalia Rules
I was listening to a Dallas radio station Friday morning, KDMX 102.9 FM and they were interviewing a law enforcement official. He had some information which is covered in your article and MORE:

They had $10,000 in cash on them. They gave false names and every question they answered was false. They were heading for San Antonio (which I understand was a major "wheel" in the drug distribution system out of Mexico - I DON'T expect any drug connection, though).

MAJOR news from the law enforcement was that the TIP that something was going down was an unauthorized phone call to Air Force One Tuesday morning just when Bush was heading back to D.C. The unauthorized caller (that in itself was a security violation) knew the code name for President Bush AND Air Force One! This is when they diverted to Barksdale A.F.B. and etc. The call occurred about the same time as the WTC events were unfolding.

49 posted on 09/15/2001 6:14:18 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Scalia Rules
Gimme a break. Posting Information that has appeared in the NY Times and on NBC NEWS is not unpatriotic.

TGYC's post is not personal. Just a reminder to all. . .

50 posted on 09/15/2001 6:16:47 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
Actually, they became suspicious when the guy called AF1 collect....
51 posted on 09/15/2001 6:23:44 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: Hit & Run Poster
The story doesn't mention whether the men were Ragheads or Camel Jocks, or even their nationality. If they had been women, they probably would have been tagged as "persons."

See my comments in Post #49. As I recalled from the law enforcement officers comments, they were of Middle East descent. . .

Please Support President Bush ! ! !

52 posted on 09/15/2001 6:31:59 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Scalia Rules
It is possible the entire team did not make it on board their particular flight and so these two did not attempt a hijacking without the entire team on board. My guess is a likely target on the east coast since they departed Newark.
53 posted on 09/15/2001 6:35:14 AM PDT by honway
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To: Anonymous2
I always carried my own plastic knife, called a "Delta Dart" made by a company called Cold Steel. If I can't have that, I may have to try a Mag Light. They haven't outlawed those on flights, have they?
54 posted on 09/15/2001 6:49:16 AM PDT by LouD
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To: aristeides, carlo3b
Their target may have been The Johnson Space Center.
56 posted on 09/15/2001 7:02:29 AM PDT by jellybean
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To: MeeknMing
MAJOR news from the law enforcement was that the TIP that something was going down was an unauthorized phone call to Air Force One Tuesday morning just when Bush was heading back to D.C. The unauthorized caller (that in itself was a security violation) knew the code name for President Bush AND Air Force One! This is when they diverted to Barksdale A.F.B. and etc. The call occurred about the same time as the WTC events were unfolding.

Tightening up the chronology a bit, Pres. Bush made a brief statement in Florida around 9:30. In that statement, which I heard on C-SPAN, he said he was going back to Washington immediately, if I remember correctly. So any change in plans would have happened after that. That means the unauthorized call would have happened after Bush stepped up to the podium, very likely just around the time Air Force One was taking off from Florida. My guess is that the call was meant to divert Air Force One somehow, probably into some trap. It would be interesting to know precisely what the caller said.

57 posted on 09/15/2001 7:16:44 AM PDT by aristeides (demosthenes@olg.com)
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To: Anonymous2
Exactly! I directed my original comment to you because I wanted to reinforce the point that you had made. We need to punish the guilty. We don't need to hassle the innocent.
58 posted on 09/15/2001 7:38:40 AM PDT by WFTR
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To: spectr17
How will the Spork affect Rosio O'fatso's intake?

Rosie O'Donut absorbs calories from the atmosphere, so the absence or presence of eating utensils makes no never mind.

However, the Spork will challenge Fatso to find new ways to absorb them there calories.

"Spork them beans"!!

"Uh oh, that one got away. Quick Henry, the Flit!"

59 posted on 09/15/2001 8:35:16 AM PDT by Ole Okie
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To: antivenom
...for some reason they can cook the chicken exactly like they do here in the USA.
and you really believe that's chicken, huh? lol.
60 posted on 09/15/2001 9:22:55 AM PDT by AntiTyrant
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