Capitol Faces Anthrax Scare See World Trade Center Ties
The mail borne anthrax scare raises war on terrorism stakes as Capitol tests reveal exposure risk to more than 30 people. Anxiety spans to Pataki’s Manhattan office, and lawmakers fear the Capitol’s vulnerability to future attacks.
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Bioterror scare shuts U S House and Senate offices
Officials confirmed exposure risk with an anthrax spike among letters and spares in a central mail room. House leaders ordered a weekend shutdown for environmental testing while the Senate planned to close its three office buildings but would convene today. The nation remains tense five weeks after the New York Washington and Pennsylvania attacks.
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Obituaries for five area residents
Helen C. Brooking 90 of Harrisonburg, Helen P. Fout 96 of Harrisonburg, Robert E. Staubus 50 of Edinburg, Martha D. Warmer 56 of Folks Run, and David E. Wright 69 of Mount Crawford are listed in the notices.
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Special Forces Ready To Go In Afghan Mission
Special operations troops aboard a U S aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean are prepared to launch search and destroy missions against terrorists in Afghanistan and Taliban allies. Air Force F 15E bomber aircraft conducted attacks in Afghanistan for the first time since the air campaign began, with several planes flying from a base in the Persian Gulf area.
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Anthrax Attack Ties NBC Letter to Florida Case
Preliminary testing indicates the anthrax strain in a letter to NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw matches the Florida strain linked to a fatal case. The developing investigation centers on how the letters were delivered and by whom.
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Local Postal Workers Briefed on Anthrax Alerts
Harrisonburg post office staff remain calm as anthrax hoaxes and exposures ripple from Washington. Postmaster Ken Hummel notes few employees wear gloves and says precautions include denying mail without return addresses. Mail Boxes Etc. now requires contents, return addresses, and signed verification from senders.
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