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Show 1 Friday, Mar. 31,2006 797-1769 statesman@cc.usu.edu Today's Issue Dedica tions ^ 7 7'7: Today is Friday, March 31, 2006. Today's issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Heather Jenkins, a senior majoring in parks recreation from Draper, Utah. Clarifications And Corrections •;^r"r™"rr-| The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as possible. If you find something you would like clarified or find unfair, please contact the editor at 797-1762 or TSC 105. National Briefs A Quick Look " " " ~''_] 911 calls from World Trade Center Attack to be released NEW YORK (AP) - Christopher Hanley had to repeat his story to two different dispatchers after calling 911 from the Windows on the World restaurant on Sept. 11, 2001. "Yeah. Hi. I'm on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center. We just had an explosion on the, on the like 105th floor," Hanley, 35, told an operator. Later, he says, "We have smoke and _ it'su pretty bad." An operator tells him to sit tight. Do not leave, OK?" Hanley, who died in the trade center, was one of 28 people identified among about 130 emergency calls the city planned to release Friday. Hanley's parents shared the tape with The New York Times, which had sued the city for access to all the calls. An appeals court ruled last year that the public could only hear the voices of 911 operators and other government employees on the tapes, saying the frantic calls of victims in the burning twin towers were too emotional to be released without families' consent. But a state judge ruled Wednesday that the city must provide the names of the 28 people, along with other excerpts that could help identify more callers. On Thursday, the city filed an appeal, effectively staying that order. The Times would need to seek an appellate hearing to lift the stay. The newspaper, joined in its lawsuit by relatives of several Sept. 11 victims, is hoping the tapes will offer clues to the experiences of the 2,749 people who were killed after hijacked jetliners crashed into the towers. Attorney Norman Siegel, who represents the victims' families, said he wants to learn whether operators' instructions affected evacuations. "We will potentially hear Operator A say, 'Go to the roof/" Siegel said. "We might hear Operator B say, 'Stay in place. We're coming to get you.'" Jill Carroll speaks out after nearly three months in captivity in Iraq released, the journalist said, BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - American reporter Jill Carroll's "They just came to me and said, 'OK, we're letting you go now.' three-month hostage ordeal That's all." ended Thursday when she was The U.S. ambassador said left on a Baghdad street in front there was no ransom paid by of a Sunni political party office. the American embassy, but his She appeared composed and remarks left open the question eager to talk about her 82 days of whether "arrangements" were held captive in a tiny room. made by others. None of the kid"It's important people know that I was not harmed," she said. nappers was captured, he said. In the interview, Carroll Wearing a green Islamic head seemed well and animated and scarf and a gray Iraqi robe, spoke in a strong voice. She freCarroll was dropped off at midquently tucked her hair under day near an office of the Iraqi Islamic Party. She walked inside her headscarf, and appeared and was then driven 20 minutes excited to be free nearly three to party headquarters, where she months after she was ambushed and her translator killed. called her family and gave an interview to Baghdad Television Carroll's father Jim, standbefore being handed over to U.S. ing on the porch of his home in authorities. Chapel Hill, N.C., said he was The 28-year-old freelancer for asleep when the phone rang at about 6 a.m. "Hi, Dad. This is The Christian Science Monitor said her kidnappers confined her Jill. I'm released," the voice on to a small, soundproof room with the other end said. frosted windows but treated her "Obviously we are thrilled well. Although her captors issued and relieved that she has been televised threats to kill Carroll if released," he said. American forces did not release Near Chicago, the reporter's women prisoners, she said: "They mother, Mary Beth Carroll, said never said they would hit me, she was trying to figure out never threatened me in any way." travel plans so she could hug her daughter again. "We're thrilled," Carroll said she did not know who her kidnappers were, where she told The Associated Press. she was held or why she was Carroll's release came a day set free. Shortly before she was after her twin, Katie, pleaded on People \lnT5e-News~_ NEW YORK (AP) - Jerry Lewis is used to making jokes. This summer, he'll bear the brunt of them. The legendary comedian will take his third turn suffering insults and slams _ all in good-natured fun, of course _ at a Friars Club celebrity roast on June 9, it was announced Thursday. "Since I had nothing better to do, why not?" Lewis quipped. Actor-comedian Richard Belzer will lead the roast, which will be presented at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. The 80-year-old Lewis, who earned fame in showbiz and respect through his prodigious fundraising for children with muscular dystrophy, was previously roasted in 1971 and 1986. He was also honored with Dean Martin in 1955 at a testimonial dinner. DALLAS (AP) - Patti LaBelle said Thursday that she told fans at a weekend concert in Florida that they could leave because it was too cold, not because of a poor performance. JLaBelle struggled through the Saturday show in Riviera Beach, Fla., and told fans she would understand if they left early. She said Thursday on the Dallas-based Tom Joyner Morning Show that her onstage reference to her failing health was misinterpreted. "You know what I said to the audience: 'I'm diabetic, I have a slight heart murmur, I'm 61 and I'm fierce and this wind isn't going to stop me,'" the R&B singer told Joyner on the nationally syndicated radio program, according to portions of a transcript. AP Photo/The Christian Science Monitor, Scott Peterson I N THIS PHOTO PROVIDED BY The Christian Science Monitor, freelance writer Jill Carroll is shown in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, March 30,2006, shortly after her release after being held for nearly three months as a hostage. Carroll, on assignment for The Christian Science Monitor, was kidnapped and her translator, Allan Enwiyah was killed, on Jan. 7 in western Baghdad. Arab television for her freedom. On Thursday, the sisters also > CARROLL see page 9 Sago Mine survivor returns home, earlier than expected SIMPSON, WVa. (AP) - It after a three-month recovery wasn't a fancy homecoming, just that continues to amaze doctors. some red.balloons, handmade _ _._ He.is .thin and still a bit signs, a lot of hugs and his wife's' ' ^unsteady on his feet, but homemade lasagna. But it was, Randal McCloy Jr. was strong everything the only survivor of , • enough Thursday to leave the the Sago Mine disaster wanted Morgantown rehabilitation hos- APPboto/Jeff Centner M I N E SURVIVOR RANDAL MCCLOY JR., right, smiles at his home along side his wife Anna, left, Thursday, March 30,2006 in Simpson, W.Va. McCloy returned home from the hospital in Morgantown where he will continue to recover after being the lone survivor in the Sago Mine disaster, Jan. 2 that killed 12 miners. Late Night Culture CommeMs^^l. pital where he has spent two months in intensive therapy, recovering from a severe brain injury and regaining his physical strength. The scene would have been hard to imagine Jan. 4, when a critically injured McCloy was carried out of the mine 41 hours after an explosion that left 12 fellow miners dead. "I'd just like to thank everybody for their thoughts and prayers," he said softly at a news conference with his wife, Anna. He paused, then added, "I believe that's it." An hour later, when he arrived at his white trailer in Simpson, relatives shouted out greetings and small children blew noisemakers. Missy McGee, Anna McCloy's sister, said she knew he would enjoy the fuss. "He used to be the quiet type, but since this has happened, he's 10. You saw him on "Dr. Phil." 9. Wasted three of nine lives on George Foreman Grill mishaps. 8. When you stroke his belly, he purrs, "moooo!" 7- The dog is missing and you found a ransom note spelled out in yarn. 6. Was caught sharing bag of catnip with Whitney Houston's cat. 5. That toy he's playing with is grandpa's ear! 4. Calls sports talk radio claiming Knicks are about to turn it around. 3. Firemen are trying to coax you out of a tree. 2. Believes Barry Bonds never used steroids. • SAGO M I N E SURVIVOR 1. He neutered himself. see page 9 Fast Facts ThingsYou'Need[to Know U.S. air power changing roles March 31 & April 1 Friday & Saturday Evening 7:30 pm / Saturday Malinec 1:30 The U.S. Air Force in Iraq is gradually changing its mission from attacking enemy positions to providing intelligence and directing battles to be fought by Iraqi forces. U.S. Air Force missions per month Irb Mosul "X Kirkuk Alrbasg X Major U.S. alrbasG 6,200 X U.S. airbase Tlkritv. H-2* X A I Watid H-3 Baghdado I R U.S. bombs and missiles dropped Monthly average of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Student Discounts Offered www.cvcballcl.iTg Sandra W. Emile. Director Q al Qadidlya Tallll (All A.B.) 17,000 2005 2005-'06 2006 May - Sept. Sept - Jan. 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