Mounting Clues Boost Sniper Probe in Washington Area
An FBI terrorism analyst identified as the ninth victim raises the stakes in the Washington area sniper case. Witnesses describe vehicles and a light Chevrolet Astro van with a burned taillight. another witness notes a dark-skinned man in a white van. Authorities say no link to Linda Franklin’s job as an FBI cyber crimes official. Ballistics tie her killing to the shooter who has already killed eight and wounded two since Oct. 2. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld agrees to military surveillance flights to aid the hunt.
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Linda Franklin
FBI
Montgomery County
Charles Moose
Franklin
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Pentagon
Warner Plans 11 Percent Cuts Shaping Virginia Budget
Gov Mark Warner unveiled an 11 percent reduction plan across state funded agencies and nearly 2000 job cuts. An additional 4000 college workers could be laid off raising concerns about services including James Madison University amid Virginia s worst fiscal crisis. Local lawmakers welcomed some cuts but urged clarity on the remaining billion dollars and other details.
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Mark Warner
James Madison University
Warner
Virginia
Colleges Eye Tuition Hike as Gov Cuts Hit JMU BRCC
Gov. Mark Warner trimmed 5.4 million from James Madison University and 450 thousand from Blue Ridge Community College to close a state budget gap. JMU President Linwood Rose says a moderate tuition rise of 150 to 300 dollars next term could recover about two million. BRCC faces possible tuition increases if the board approves. Perkins of BRCC notes current freezes on travel hiring and equipment. The board meets in special session Thursday to discuss tuition changes.
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James Madison University
Blue Ridge Community College
Mark Warner
JMU
Linwood Rose
Virginia Board of Community Colleges
BRCC
James Perkins
Perkins
Rose
DEQ and Mental Health Hit by Budget Cuts
Gov. Mark Warner ordered at least a 10 percent budget cut to the DEQ and Mental Health, signaling strained federal-mandated programs. State employees will feel the impact starting today, with some offices retaining staff while others face layoffs. The Valley Regional Office in Harrisonburg will keep its jobs, but other DEQ locations statewide are affected.
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Mark Warner
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Valley
Harrisonburg
DEQ
Obituary Notices Listed for Five Virginia West Virginia Residents
Five local obituary notices list Donald N. Cox Jr. age 38 of Waynesboro. Marie C. Greene age 81 of Stanardsville. Margaret P. Lansberry age 82 of Rileyville. Myra C. Sager infant of Wardensville West Virginia. Max C. Sites age 90 of Petersburg. Randolph R. Vann Sr. age 82 of Broadway. Joan L. Vedy age 81 of Bridgewater. Edith C. Weber age 92 of Harrisonburg with contact and paper details.
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Donald N. Cox Jr
Waynesboro
Marie C. Greene
Stanardsville
Margaret P. Lansberry
Rileyville
Myra C. Sager
Wardensville
W.va
Max C. Sites
Petersburg
Randolph R. Vann Sr
Broadway
Joan L. Vedy
Bridgewater
Edith C. Weber
Harrisonburg
Iraqis Vote in Referendum Show of Support for Saddam
In Tikrit and nearby villages crowds stuffing ballots for a yes in Saddam Hussein’s presidential referendum. Voters declare allegiance while U S forces threaten possible war, with more than 11 million of 22 million expected to vote yes or no on Saddam’s seven year rule and continued rule by his party.
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Tikrit
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
United States
America
Bush
Ahmed Jawad
White House
Clara Schwartz Convicted In Father's Death
Clara Jane Schwartz, 20, found guilty in Loudoun County Circuit Court of first degree murder for enlisting a friend to kill her scientist father, Robert Schwartz, 57, at his home with a 2 foot sword. Jury recommends 48 years. sentencing set Jan 21, 2003.
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Leesburg
Loudoun County
Clara Jane Schwartz
Schwartz
Robert Schwartz
Clara Schwartz
James Madison University
Owen Basham
Dr. Schwartz
Basham
Lethal Outbreak Tied to Pilgrim's Pride Plant
Federal officials tie a deadly listeria outbreak to the Wampler Foods plant in Franconia, linking the strain found in a drain to cases across the Northeast. Turkey deli meats from the plant are the leading suspected source, with seven deaths and 39 illnesses reported. Pilgrim's Pride recalled 27 million pounds of turkey and chicken products nationwide after listeria was found in processed foods on August 14.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Wampler Foods
Franconia
Tom Skinner
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Pilgrim’s Pride
Michael Schiferl
CDC
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