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WASHINGTON (AP) - The government told owners and operators of private planes Friday to strengthen security because terrorists may try to use general aviation aircraft to attack in the United States. "Terrorists who are no longer able to hijack commercial airliners because of increased security at commercial airports may turn to GA airports and aircraft to conduct operations," the alert said. The Transportation Security Administration said it had "credible indications" that terrorists were planning attacks, but did not know the specific targets or the methods to be used. The security agency asked private plane owners and operators to lock airplanes...

Daniel Field airplane stolen Web posted Sunday, June 9, 2002 By Albert Ross Jr. Staff Writer A 1979 Cessna 172 airplane was reported stolen from Daniel Field on Saturday, police said. The four-passenger aircraft was last seen about 7 p.m. Friday by its owner Terry Florie of Evans, according to authorities. Mr. Florie was contacted at his home Saturday but declined to comment. Sgt. Jimmy Vowell of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office said the owner noticed the plane missing at 10 a.m. Saturday, but thought a friend had taken the plane out. Saturday evening, he searched hangers and still could...