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Mourners gather at vigil

By John Geluardi and Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

The Berkeley community came together at churches, Civic Center Park and Sproul Plaza to express grief and gain strength in the face of Tuesday’s brutal attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

Wednesday, Sept. 12 -more-



City, schools, university react quickly to attacks

By Judith Scherr, Hank Sims and John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

City officials held what City Manager Weldon Rucker characterized as a mini-Emergency Services meeting Tuesday morning to plan the city response to the attacks in New York and Washington. -more-



Bush says terrorists will be brought to justice

Staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

By Tom Raum -more-



Professors warn against drawing early conclusions

By Rachel Searles and Jason Allen Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 12, 2001

As government officials and media pundits scrambled to determine who was behind Tuesday’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many Berkeley-based professors said they were reluctant to draw conclusions, and expressed anger that Arab groups were immediately considered suspect. -more-



Mother of San Francisco victim believes son died a hero

By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 12, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The mother of a San Francisco man believes her son died a hero aboard one of the airplanes hijacked and destroyed by terrorists. -more-



Features

Tragedy hits close to home for many of city’s residents

Staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

By Carlos Cruz and Hadas Ragolsky -more-


Fireman, canine companion flying east to assist in rescue

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

Two members of the Berkeley Fire Department are about to fly east to assist in search and rescue operations in either New York or Washington, D.C. -more-


Pearl Harbor comparisons may be off base

By Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 12, 2001

Early reports of casualties resulting from Tuesday’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon brought quick comparisons to the attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust the United States into World War II. -more-


Airport screeners on the bottom of the employment heap

Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 12, 2001

The terrorist attacks that closed airports here and across the nation came at a time when the Service Employees International Union has a major drive underway to organize luggage screeners at Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma and Los Angeles International Airports. -more-


Former Secretary of State Shultz: ‘retaliate vigorously’

Staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

STANFORD (AP) — Former Secretary of State George Shultz said the United States should respond aggressively to Tuesday’s terrorist attacks and must not let them change the nation’s way of life. -more-


Arab-Americans report threats in wake of attacks

Staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

By Erica Werner -more-


Attacks send wave of fear through California

By Chelsea J. Carter Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 12, 2001

Californians abandoned offices, raced home to families and prayed for victims in a wave of fear, anxiety and grief after four airliners bound for the state were hijacked Tuesday and turned into devastating terrorist weapons in attacks in the East. -more-


Attacks may push teetering U.S. economy into recession

By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer
Wednesday September 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — The terror attacks in the nation’s business and government capitals may well push the teetering economy into recession, analysts suggested. The Federal Reserve said it stood ready to pump extra money into the economy if needed to try to avert such a development. -more-


Attacks could have long-term impact on world markets

By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 12, 2001

While most people are thinking about the tragic loss of life during the events Tuesday, some are looking at what the loss will mean to the U.S. economy. -more-


Editorial

Red Cross Blood Bank overloaded with eager donors

Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 12, 2001

OAKLAND – The American Red Cross Blood Bank on Claremont Avenue was mobbed Tuesday afternoon, as concerned and grief-stricken East Bay residents showed up to offer their help in the only way they knew how. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Red Cross Blood Bank overloaded with eager donors 09-12-2001

Community Action Team set to present findings on city’s health 09-11-2001

Schools supporter gets day named after him 09-10-2001

Firecrackers may have caused Thursday’s blaze 09-08-2001

Citing high fire danger, rangers close Mount Diablo State Park 09-07-2001

Obituary 09-06-2001

News

Mourners gather at vigil By John Geluardi and Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-12-2001

City, schools, university react quickly to attacks By Judith Scherr, Hank Sims and John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Bush says terrorists will be brought to justice Staff 09-12-2001

Professors warn against drawing early conclusions By Rachel Searles and Jason Allen Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Mother of San Francisco victim believes son died a hero By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001

Tragedy hits close to home for many of city’s residents Staff 09-12-2001

Fireman, canine companion flying east to assist in rescue By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Pearl Harbor comparisons may be off base By Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Airport screeners on the bottom of the employment heap Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Former Secretary of State Shultz: ‘retaliate vigorously’ Staff 09-12-2001

Arab-Americans report threats in wake of attacks Staff 09-12-2001

Attacks send wave of fear through California By Chelsea J. Carter Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001

Attacks may push teetering U.S. economy into recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-12-2001

Attacks could have long-term impact on world markets By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

City attorney upholds bicycle restrictions By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001

Guy Poole 09-11-2001

New hope for new ally Richard Berkeley Berkeley 09-11-2001

Staff 09-11-2001

Maio speaks out on Commissioner Craig’s dismissal By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001

It just ain’t necessarily so Michael Larridi Berkeley 09-11-2001

City Council returns to work tonight By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-11-2001

Jr. college cuts hurting at Laney Lily Leung Alameda 09-11-2001

Elephant mother kills own baby at Oakland Zoo Associated Press 09-11-2001

Leave our Social Security alone Dorothy Headley Berkeley 09-11-2001

Sexual exploitation of children at record high By Clauder Marx Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Tradeoffs for preserving shore Paul Kamen Chair, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-11-2001

Democrats’ dispute threatens to leave redistricting to court By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Nevada’s agricultural boss concerned with medical marijuana By Scott Sonner Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Lawmaker believes Bush won’t fight effort to end ban on travel to Cuba By Traci Carl Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

US cooperation with Peru, Colombia still in limbo By Ken Guggenheim Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Police investigating shooting death of Emeryville resident Bay City News 09-11-2001

Assembly restores funding to community colleges Associated Press 09-11-2001

Starbucks denies use of ephedrine in tea Associated Press 09-11-2001

Districts must show ‘diligent search’ for credentialed teachers Associated Press 09-11-2001

Qwest Communications to cut 4,000 jobs By Jon SarcheAssociated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Choking hazards for children persist in marketplace By Darlene Superville Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Tougher standards on arsenic sought By John Heilprin Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Vista College has more interest and fewer funds By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Correspondent 09-10-2001

out and about Staff 09-10-2001

Ferry projects could funnel money away from existing systems Steve Geller 09-10-2001

Arts Staff 09-10-2001

Brigham Young runs away from hapless Bears By Greg Beacham Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

Pension plan is shrinking police forces By Kerry Eleveld Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001

Rose Garden architect also designed Berkeley’s Aquatic Park Michael Levy 09-10-2001

St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001

St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001

Watershed festival celebrates poetry By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001

Ferry system should start small, grow slowly Staff 09-10-2001

Cal men lose another in final minutes Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001

Daily Planet staff Staff 09-10-2001

Scott Newman Scott Newman 09-10-2001

Sports Shorts Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001

Transit week is under way Daily Planet staff 09-10-2001

Revised State Assembly districting plan released By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

Ex-guard suspected of another killing spree By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

The next big thing may be very, very small By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-10-2001

New library director honored By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001

Out and About Staff 09-09-2001

Idealism: a viable alternative in today’s media world? By Norman Solomon Creators Syndicate 09-09-2001

Ensemble uses stories to bring town to life By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2001

Fullerton wins on penalty kick in 110th minute 924 Gilman Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 Albatross Pub Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenc By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001

Attorney files suit against Eviction Defense Center By Hank Sims Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001

People, not guns, are responsible Romila Khanna 09-09-2001

Arts Staff 09-09-2001

Foothill blasts ’Jackets 37-0 Daily Planet Staff By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001

Recycled water may be used in west Berkeley parks, businesses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Cal women hold on to early lead, beat No. 17 Longhorns Daily Planet Wire Services 09-09-2001

5 & 10-cent stores once essential features of American main streets By Susan Cerny 09-09-2001

CHP car chase ends in gunfire By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Robert McAfee Brown, leader of liberation theology movement dead at 81 Associated Press 09-09-2001

Firecrackers may have caused Thursday’s blaze By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Activists seeking apologies for Japanese wartime atrocities By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001

Mexican laborers hope Fox, Bush summit yields tangible results Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-09-2001

Chevron, Texaco merger awaits shareholders’ approval By Jennifer Loven Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001

Panel finds no evidence that substance causes cancer Associated Press 09-09-2001

New library director honored By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-08-2001

Out and About Compiled by Greg Poole 09-08-2001

5 & 10-cent stores once essential features of American main streets By Susan Cerny 09-08-2001

Idealism: a viable alternative in today’s media world? By Norman Solomon Creators Syndicate 09-08-2001

Ensemble uses stories to bring town to life By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 09-08-2001

Arts and Entertainment Calender Staff 09-08-2001

Tough overtime loss for Bears 924 Gilman Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 Albatross Pub Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 19 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2001

Attorney files suit against Eviction Defense Center By Hank SimsDaily Planet correspondent 09-08-2001

People, not guns, are responsible Romila Khanna 09-08-2001

Foothill blasts ’Jackets 37-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2001

Recycled water may be used in west Berkeley parks, businesses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-08-2001

Cal women hold on to early lead, beat No. 17 Longhorns Daily Planet Wire Services 09-08-2001

CHP car chase ends in gunfire By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-08-2001

Robert McAfee Brown, leader of liberation theology movement dead at 81 Associated Press 09-08-2001

Activists seeking apologies for Japanese wartime atrocities By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-08-2001

Mexican laborers hope Fox, Bush summit yields tangible results Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-08-2001

Chevron, Texaco merger awaits shareholders’ approval By Jennifer Loven Associated Press Writer 09-08-2001

Panel finds no evidence that substance causes cancer Associated Press 09-08-2001

Malfunctioning elevators worry elderly residents By Hank Sims Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-07-2001

NGO activist finds frustration and inspiration at conference on racism By Lillian Galedo Pacific News Service 09-07-2001

A Holocaust survivor returns to the scene of her horrors By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001

Staff 09-07-2001

Cal men face Fullerton, LMU Staff Report 09-07-2001

Lukewarm response to new Berkeley High accreditation goals By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001

A view with some room downtown Merrilie Mitchell 09-07-2001

Bob Hope released from hospital Associated Press 09-07-2001

’Jackets look to excel in wide-open ACCAL By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2001

Child hit by mom’s car dies By Mary Spicuzza Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2001

Fine Arts building proposed for downtownFine Arts building proposed for downtown By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-07-2001

Census: Blacks leaving San Francisco in droves By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001

POLICE NEWS compiled by Kenyatte Davis 09-07-2001

Small theater a unique downtown Berkeley gem By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-07-2001

All Bay Bridge lanes to get Fastrak Bay City News 09-07-2001

Garden decorations growing in popularity By Dave Carpenter Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001

Israeli ‘new’ historian startles audience By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2001

Senate passes bill boosting workers’ compensation benefits By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001

Assembly OKs bill requiring energy hearings By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001

No BART strike – for now By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-06-2001

Panthers looking to open up offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2001

Guy Poole 09-06-2001

That surplus belongs to Social Security Theodore Roszak 09-06-2001

Radicals and radio rebels highlight MadCat By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-06-2001

Music Staff 09-06-2001

Report challenges lab’s assessment of tritium safety By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001

Cal’s Sabo honored for weekend performance Staff 09-06-2001

With Democrats like these, we don’t need Republicans Bruce Joffe Piedmont 09-06-2001

Cuts could hurt city health programs for moms, kids By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001

‘Clean Air Champions’ honored Bay City News 09-06-2001

St. Joseph’s gives workers the pulpit By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2001

Group bids to head waterfront development Associated Press 09-06-2001

Lawyer: More abuse suits against LDS church likely By Andrew Kramer Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001

Immigrant groups urge governor to ease 1994 restrictions on driver’s licenses Associated Press 09-06-2001

Protections for hate crime victims signed into law The Associated Press 09-06-2001

Talks intensify as European delegates ready to walk out of racism conference By Chris Tomlinson Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001

Where slump stops, nobody knows By John Cunniff AP Business Analyst 09-06-2001

Chevron Oil announces move from SF The Associated Press 09-06-2001

Investors aren’t buying HP’s Compaq plan Associated Press 09-06-2001

On 50th anniversary of peace, opinions divided on need for Japan war apology By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001

Commission eyes salaries, training in effort to recruit good teachers The Associated Press 09-06-2001

Assembly OKs bill imposing fine for leaving child alone in car Associated Press 09-06-2001