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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2002
Page
5
Authorities pursue a wide spree in a Washington area crime wave with nine victims over two weeks. Investigators cite planning, van and truck sightings, and broad exit routes from malls as hampering arrests. Experts contrast with Gacy case, noting lack of clear leads or missing persons reports.
The sniper slayings near Washington yield new clues including license plates and a light colored white van with a burned tail light. Witnesses described a male sniper fleeing in a Chevrolet Astro van as police expand aerial surveillance and pursue leads. FBI employee Linda Franklin was killed at a Home Depot, with authorities stressing no target motive tied to her FBI Cyber Crimes Division work.
Washington area braces as Army planes with high tech surveillance prepare to join the search for the sniper who has killed nine people. Defense officials say reconnaissance flights will aid investigations while complying with the Posse Comitatus Act.
United States aims to prevent an Israeli response to any Iraqi strike during a U S led campaign against Saddam Hussein. Israeli Prime Minister Sharon visits Washington amid pressure to ease Palestinian restrictions and maintain security cooperation.
Washington AP report says listeria outbreak sickened 120 plus and killed 20, tied to lax USDA testing. Pilgrim's Pride recalls 27 million pounds of Wampler Foods turkey and chicken after separate strain found, largest meat recall. Consumers urge mandatory testing policy from Clinton era draft, saying rule could have prevented recall.
DaimlerChrysler recalls about 143,500 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans built at Windsor Ontario from Sept 1, 2001, to March 11, 2002 for a potential fuel leak due to improperly welded fuel tank control valve joints. US sales total 117,415 with 22,864 in Canada and 3,021 in Mexico. No fires or injuries reported. Owners will be mailed notices. if fuel smell or leak is detected, take the vehicle in immediately.
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