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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1998
Page
3
A 5-year-old girl, Dacia Nicole Watson of Burlington, was shot in the head while eating lunch with friends in an apartment yard. The weapon, a .22 pistol found under a porch by a neighbor boy who mistook it for a toy, left her in critical condition. Police seek gun owner and why it was under the porch.
In Los Angeles a city hall storage room catching fire unleashed sprinklers that dumped hundreds of gallons and flooded a room housing the 911 system. The outage interrupted emergency service for hours while a backup rerouted calls to police stations. Workers dried circuit boards with hair dryers and restored service by Sunday.
In Deer River Minnesota a 13 year old girl Amanda Parks took her 8 year old sister Kayla for a car ride. The car rolled into a ditch half a mile from home. Amanda was killed while her sister suffered minor injuries. The mother Wanda Parks was unaware as she showered. Police believe speeding led to loss of control.
Firecrackers mistaken for gunshots triggered a stampede at a Georgia Dome concert attended by about 40 000 people. A spokesman cited knuckleheaded actions causing panic with 200 runners and several injuries including seven hospitalizations.
Public records show the FBI kept detailed files on Groucho Marx from the 1930s to the 1960s. The bureau noted his support for the Scottsboro Boys and other liberal causes, while colleagues like Jerry Fielding faced pressure from HUAC. Researchers say the files conclude he was not a Communist Party member.
A blue Super Shuttle van mounted a city sidewalk near Bloomingdale's flagship in New York, striking four people including a 72 year old Ohio tourist who was listed in serious condition. The driver Mohamed Mallen of Jersey City suffered minor injuries. no charges were filed as police investigate the incident.
Police chased a hijacked Dunkin Donuts van from Morristown through New Jersey and New York after an early morning theft. Lt Daniel Cosgrove commented on the light traffic as the driver fled with the vehicle. Randal Arnold, 30, was arrested on multiple charges including driving while intoxicated.
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