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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's news. |
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Day 10 of the US war on terrorism. President Bush speaks to a joint session of Congress tonight. He's expected to ask Americans to be calm and resolute as he calls for using every resource at the nation's command to fight international terrorism. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfel says the Persian Gulf is the focus of US Military deployment. Saudi Arabia, China and 16 European nations are pledging their support. The name Operation Infinite Justice may soon be obsolete. Muslims have expressed dispeasure with the phrase because they believe only allah can dispense infinite justice. From New York, mayor Guiliani confirmed that 6, 333 people remain missing in the World Trade Center Attack. And a few blocks away on wall street, the stock market continued its slide. Since Monday, the Dow has lost 12-hundred points. Or 12-percent of its value. |
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Once again, the President addresses a joint session of Congress tonight at 9pm eastern. You can see his address live here on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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New England guns shops are seeing an increase in business since last week's terrorist attacks. At Maine's Kittery Trading Post - there's been about a 25 percent increase in gun sales during the past week. A spokesperson there says the Trading Post has sold about 25 percent more guns during the past week than it sold during the same period a year ago. Collector's Firearms in Pelham says gun sales there are up 20 to 25 percent. And Riley's Sport Shop in Hooksett says the shop has seen a slight increase in firearm sales - and a big increase in the sale of ammunition since last week's attacks. Several other stores we contacted say ammunition sales are usually high this time of year. in preparation of hunting season. |
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Laconia officials are answering a hate message displayed in their city this week with a message of their own. Laconia's police chief' city manager, mayor and city councilor released a statement denouncing a sign displayed in the city reading "Death to all Muslims." The sign was discovered by a group of recent Muslim refugees from Bosnia. Officials called the sign an "ignorant, hate-based call to arms" and urged residents to make Laconia a place where everyone will feel safe. |
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University of New Hampshire President Joan Leitzel acknowledged today that a nephew of Osama bin Laden had until recently been a student at UNH. That student returned home after the news broke last week of his family connection. |
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As the shock of last Tuesday's events slid into a painful reality, many Americans dealt with their anguish by doing something to help those in need; even our youngest citizens sprung into action. Correspondent Theresa Kennett takes a look at how students at the John Fuller School in North Conway sought to make a difference and in the process gained some understanding. Quick Out |
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As far as their reaction, I was real pleased to see their sense of patriotism come alive, their sense of community really. Mark Zangari is principal of the John Fuller Elementary School in North Conway. He is both proud and impressed with his students' reaction to the tragic events of Tuesday, September 11th. We did not see a hawkish reaction at all we saw a real caring reaction, what can we do, need for action, we want to be able to help. Once they found out they were too young to give blood, they immediately started with can we raise funds. they have organized a whole range of activities to fund raise. We created a wall of remembrance knowing that kids would want some way of expressing their feelings about this and that's out in the main hall Individuals have been doing anything from making and passing out American flags to groups of our student council students making ribbons for everyone in our school and that kind of response has just been at a caring level and a we want to be active and part of the solution. While the helping activities did much to warm their hearts, the attack on America left the minds of these young students asking some pretty difficult questions. The most troublesome thing was we as adults couldn't give them answers, but lets face it they lost some of their innocence last week they now know there are limits to our ability to keep them safe and they're grappling with that. The best way for us learn anything is from somebody who has done it before Which is exactly why the Zangari partnered with George Cleveland, the executive Director for the Gibson Center for senior services in North Conway. The seniors came from the Gibson Center to talk to the kids about how they felt after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. They were all about the same age and experiencing some of the same emotions. Well I was concerned because of my uncle. We were all a little frightened. When something like this happens you don't know what might happen next, it's a question mark. Dissolve to Student 42:52 I was scared because my aunt was in Pennsylvania, two hours from where the plane crashed. Dissolve to Phil at 12:03 I ran home to see if my brothers and sisters were all right, there were eight of us, they didn't know, when I told them what happened they were afraid. Dissolve to Student at 15:27 I felt like my heart was ripped out because I'm from New York and I have family there. Dissolve to Rose at 6:05 My mother called us in and there were five of us and she said to kneel down and pray. We thought, well this is Sunday, but praying twice is an awful lot. And then she told us what happened and she said this is a dark day for all of us. And just pray God no one has to go to war and then we did. Dissolve to 43:12 I heard on the news that they were sending troops to Pakistan and Afganistan and stuff, and I have an uncle that is going. And I was really scared. Dissolve to Rose at 7:40 But our parents were super and they told us we were going o be safe Dissolve to student 43:20 I talked to my mom and she called her sister and I talked to my aunt and she said he was probably going to be okay. And then there was discussion about lessons learned. Go to Jean at 26:11 Most of these Japanese had come here because they wanted to be here, they were good people, but the United states Government said if you're Japanese you go to the internment camp. Go to Skip at 27:14 We know now that was wrong and we have learned from history that that was wrong. Go to students at 31:00 I don'tthnk you should make assumptions about that the Arab Americans did this, they should be treated badly or be made to stand outside the crowd. 27:56 - they are now Americans, they believe in what we believe so they are just about as scared as we are. 29:55 its not there fault what happened , they want to be free and Americans… Go to student at 37:53 How was Hitler different from bin Ladin Go to phil at 39:04 That's simple, one wanted the world and this one just wants America. He just wants to knock this country over. In terms of advice, the seniors had this to offer: Go to Jean at 49:02 We want to be sure that we judge things by not whole countries or religions but by individuals. Go to Rose at 50:15 to 50:34 You have to overlook if they are catholic or jewish, or protestant. Or if they are German, or Italian, or Irish. You just have to say out of my heart I love you and that's it. Go to Skip at 50:53 FDR said the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. You have to be courageous, and look at the best side of things. Go to students at 56:14 My hopeful thought is that maybe our country can learn how to cope with terrorist and we will be prepared better if this happens again. Go to student at 55:18 I think that if we work together we can work this out. Go to student at 58:59 This is going to make our country stronger. We learned that we can make it through anything as a country There was no mistaking the fact that Skip, Phil, Rose, and Jean were impressed with these sixth graders. And although they didn't say this in so many words, it appeared that this experience gave them renewed confidence in the future caretakers of America's freedom. Go to Phil I want to compliment all the kids here today, they are a lot smarter than we were. You kids are beautiful, all the questions you asked, that's what makes you smart. I wish you all the best and I want to see every one of you in college. That's the way Go to kids applauding seniors From the John Fuller School in North Conway, I'm Theresa Kennett for NH Outlook. |
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Former New Hampshire Senator Gordon Humphrey is one of the lawmakers who served in the U-S Senate during the time of conflict between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. While he was in office, Humphrey chaired the Congressional Coalition on Afghanistan. Speaking last night on the News Hour with Jim Lehrer -- here on NHPTV -- Humphrey said President Bush is doing the right thing, by not negotiating with the Taliban. |
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Since last week's terrorist attacks - the United States has looked to Afhanistan to hand over the prime suspect - Osama bin Laden. The Taliban controls Afghanistan and has refused to surrender bin Laden. Some describe the Taliban as extremist muslims. Earlier tonight, we spoke with UNH Professor Sara Wolper who outlined the complexities of the Taliban and that region of the world. |
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The weakened economy took a significant hit in the wake of last week's attacks. That's what Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan told a Senate panel today. He noted that economic activity "ground to a halt" last week. Consumers weren't spending because they were glued to news coverage of the disasters. Greenspan said despite the uncertainty about the future, the economy's long term prospects remain strong. |
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Even Allen Greenspan couldn't inspire investors to stick with their portfolios. The Dow sank 383 points, closing at a three-year low of 83-hundred-76. That brings the loss so far this week to more than 12-hundred points. The Nasdaq dropped almost 57 points to close at 14-hundred-70. And The S and P 500 ended the day down thirty-one and half points to close at 984. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Teradyne dropped two-dollars and ninety-five cents. Tyco International lost two-seventy-five. State Street Corporation was down two-fifty-six. Shares of Texas Instruments were off two dollars and seventeen cents. And General Electric closed the day down two dollars and thirteen cents. |
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Falling stocks have raised concerns for some members of the New Hampshire Retirement System. The system director is reassuring members that this week's events won't ruin their pensions. He says about half of the state retirement system's pension fund is invested in stocks. And he adds that the retirement system sees the problem as temporary and urges retirees not to panic. The New Hampshire Retirement System has 45 thousand members, including state employees, police and firefighters, teachers and municipal employees. |
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With all the negative news about the economy, there is some good news for people looking to buy a home or refinance. Mortgage interest rates have dropped to their lowest level since February of 1999. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages is down to six-point-80, down from six-point-86 percent a week ago. |
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Next week's international trade conference in Manchester is feeling the impact of last week's terrorist attacks. Several countries have pulled delegations which were planning to attend. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Ireland and Hampshire County, England have canceled. Roland Olivier, president of the New Hampshire Trade Association, says some delegations were nervous about flying. Organizers still expect about 700 people. |
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If a controversial speaker comes for a state conference on disability, his appearance will have to be funded by private money. The state's Executive Council refused to let state money be used to pay for bioethics professor Peter Singer's appearance at next month's conference. Singer supports euthanasia for severely disabled infants up to 28 days old. The head of the Governor's Commission on Disability says he abhors Singer's views, but had invited him to to raise ethical questions and spark debate. |
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Some rain has made its way into parts of the granite state. To see how long it will last - we checked in with Katie Koster at the Mount Washington Observatory. |
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Mt. Washington Observatory\Today on the Summit\High: 44 degrees\Wind: S 35 mph\Showers\Visibility: 50 feet\ Tonight\North\Showers\Fog developing late\Lows: Mid 50s\Winds: SE 10-15 mph\ Tonight\South\Showers\Fog \Lows: Near 50\Winds: SE 10 - 15 mph Tomorrow\Statewide\Patchy fog and showers\Highs: Upper 60s - low 70s\Winds: SE 10 - 15 mph |
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Since last weeks terrorist attacks The American Red Cross has shipped thousands of pints of blood to hospitals in New York and Washington. Today The Durham Chapter of The Red Cross finished its four day blood drive. Hundreds of people from the Durham area along with University of New Hampshire faculty, staff, and students lined up to make donations. Many were turned away because the Red Cross couldn't handle the volume. Drive organizers encourage those who were turned away to make a financial contribution. If you would like to help disaster victims you can call The American Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW, That's 1-800-435-7669. |
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As the nation waits to hear from President Bush this evening on how we will respond to last week's terrorist attacks, many Americans are expressing their hopes and prayers for a peaceful solution to this crisis. About 500 students and faculty gathered to express those feelings at the University of New Hampshire this afternoon. It was designated a "Community Gathering of Remembrance and Hope." The university lost a long-time emeritus professor in the attacks. Robert Leblanc was a passenger on one of the airliners that hit the World Trade Center. Amidst the words and music, some spoke of the need to come to a new understanding of the world in order to act wisely and justly. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Washington Week Special report followed by Moyers In Conversation. At 9 o'clock, the Newshour with Jim Leher will bring you LIVE coverage of President Bush's address to the joint session of Congress. That will be followed by America Responds: A National Conversation. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. We leave you with the sounds of today's memorial at UNH. Good night. |
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Another sharp selloff on Wall Street has seen the Dow industrials shed about 380 points for the day. That represents a loss of about 12 percent for the blue chips so far this week. |
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Just last month, we had a chance to meet with a young girl - a refugee from Afghanistan who was visiting here in New Hampshire. Nargis Usman lives in Pakistan and was brought here by an organization in New Hampshire that provides books for the people of Afghanistan and others in need. When we met Nargis, she talked to us about what her country was like.How women in Afghanistan are denied the right to learn how to read, or attend school.We thought it was a story worth airing again in light of last week's events and our struggle to understand that region of the world. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state analyze the week's top headlines. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on Outlook. Respecting the red, white and blue - we share some tips for properly displaying the American flag. Join us Monday at 7:30 and 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on Outlook. Respecting the red, white and blue - we share some tips for properly displaying the American flag. Join us Monday at 7:30 and 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Learning lessons from the past - students in North Conway come together with those who remember Pearl Harbor. Here at 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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OnCam:Ally I spoke to Allison Brackett of Bridges to learning. Nargis left to return to Pakistan earlier this week. Allison says Nargis wanted to return to be near her friends and the people she now considers family during these uncertain times. |
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DATE:9/20/01 TOPIC:As the shock of last Tuesday's events slid into a painful reality, many Americans dealt with their anguish by doing something to help those in need; even our youngest citizens sprung into action. Correspondent Theresa Kennett takes a look at how students at the John Fuller School in North Conway sought to make a difference and in the process gained some understanding. SEGMENT LENGTH:6:51 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Quick Out |
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DATE:9/20/01 TOPIC:Since last week's terrorist attacks - the United States has looked to Afhanistan to hand over the prime suspect - Osama bin Laden. The Taliban controls Afghanistan and has refused to surrender bin Laden. Some describe the Taliban as extremist muslims. Earlier tonight, we spoke with UNH Professor Sara Wolper who outlined the complexities of the Taliban and that region of the world. SEGMENT LENGTH: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sara Wolper\UNH History Department |
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AP-NH--Loans-Defaults dewap N.H. second lowest in nation in student loan defaults -- New Hampshire college grads are about the best in the nation for repaying student loans. The state's loan default rate is the second lowest in the nation, behind North Dakota. Nationally, about 5.6 percent of the borrowers defaulted on their loans in 1999. The rate in New Hampshire is two-point-two percent. That is based on 327 borrowers not paying back loans included in the department's review. The nation's highest rate was in Alaska, nearly 12 percent. |
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NH--N.H. Air Guard URGENT avbap N.H. Air Guard reportedly will assist in terrorism response -- Some units of the New Hampshire Air National Guard reportedly will assist in refueling missions as the United States responds to last week's terrorist attacks. The New Hampshire Guard declines to confirm the report, but a spokesman for the Nebraska National Guard says Nebraska troops will be flying a KC-135 Stratotanker with units from New Hampshire, Mississippi and Wisconsin. The KC-135 tankers' primary mission is to refuel long-range bombers. Members of the Nebraska Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing leave Nebraska today. New Hampshire's 157th Air Refueling Wing is based at the Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth. |
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The New Hampshire tourism industry hopes there will be plenty of leaf-peepers travelling by car this fall. The hope is those travellors will make up for the loss of potential visitors who are canceling flight plans. Some workers at hotels, inns and other tourist operations say even though they've gotten cancellations- there are other people who are booking new reservations. People who had planned to fly ro far off destinations are instead opting for a trip to New England. |