High tech surveillance fails against no tech terrorists
Defense Secretary William Perry pledges stronger intelligence to head off future attacks like the Saudi bombing though experts warn it will be hard. US agencies excel at signals gathering but cannot detect a shadowy terrorist living in a closed Islamic society who may not use phones.
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Reward Offered for Saudi Arabia Bombing Suspects
The government offered a reward of up to $2 million for information leading to arrests and convictions after the Riyadh bombing that killed five Americans. Spokesman Nicholas Burns said the reward supplements a $3 million Saudi offer and pledged pursuit, warning the perpetrators to fear justice. Experts comment on the fragmented claimants and the challenge of infiltrating terror networks, noting human intelligence as key and CIA limitations in undercover efforts. Updates were provided via J-W Access at 865-5000, category 6207.
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King Fahd condemns Dhahran bombing attack
In his first public remarks on the June 25 Dhahran attack, King Fahd called the bombing a desperate act and urged Saudis to assist security officials. The blast killed 19 American service members and injured hundreds, underscoring militant opposition to the Western military presence in Saudi Arabia. The king, in frail health, also sent condolences to President Clinton.
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Clinton designates $6 million to curb church burnings
President Clinton announced a $6 million emergency grant from Justice Department funds to fight church arson in 12 states Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. The plan allows police to patrol back roads install flood lights hire security or pay overtime while Congress considers a separate $24 million for church burning investigations. More than 40 fires have affected largely black congregations in the past 18 months with federal probes under way.
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NYPD deploys hundreds to thwart Gotti Independence Day party
NYPD plans to deploy more than 10 police platoons totaling up to 500 officers to Ozone Park for Independence Day. The effort targets a longtime illegal fireworks display tied to John Gotti in a park near his old Bergin Hunt and Fish Club headquarters. Mayor Giuliani says zero tolerance. critics call it overkill and fear heightened tensions. Police also deploy rooftop, horseback, bomb squad, and air patrols including a JFK Airport security helicopter.
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