Son of Sam Arrested In Yonkers After Fire Hydrant Ticket
David Berkowitz, 24, confesses when confronted by police after a $35 parking near a fire hydrant led officers to him. He faces charges of second degree murder and related offenses for the Moskowitz killing and earlier Son of Sam attacks. Police found a .44 revolver, two shotguns, two dozen bullets, and a poem.
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Son of Sam suspect Berkowitz linked to new threats
Police recovered a submachine gun in Berkowitz’s car and found notes warning of more killings. The arrest follows a spree across Queens Bronx and Brooklyn with seven prior shootings and multiple fatalities. Authorities traced him from a Yonkers crime scene after a parking ticket led to the case.
Origin of Son of Sam name stirs police theories
New York police book a postal worker in the Son of Sam case as conflicting reports emerge. David Berkowitz reportedly tells investigators Sam is a 6,000 year old voice, or that Sam is Sam Carr, his neighbor and Carr’s son says Berkowitz was insane. Carr denies talking to Berkowitz and claims Berkowitz ran a hate mail campaign against him.
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Victims Families Relieved At Capture of Killer
Families of victims react with relief after police capture the man linked to a string of shootings. Joanne Lomino’s father Charles and Jody Valenti’s mother Eleanor express hope the suspect is the right man, while others affected recall the years of fear and toll. Christine Freund’s friend John Diel notes mixed feelings as celebrations begin.
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New York Times Service
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Deputy recites threats from Son of Sam suspect in Yonkers
Westchester deputy Craig Glassman says he received threatening letters from the man later identified as David Berkowitz. A fire was set to Glassman’s apartment door and bullets were tossed into the blaze, prompting a massive manhunt. Glassman linked Berkowitz to similar notes sent to others and noted Berkowitz’s car and license plate.
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Sam
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New York
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Carrier Inmont merger announced by Carrier and Inmont
Carrier Corp. and Inmont Corp. announce plans to merge with Inmont becoming a Carrier subsidiary. Cash option at 32 per share available for up to 1.25 million cash elections. remaining shares converted to Carrier stock and new 1.20 par preferred. Leadership cites diversified growth and strengthened stability.
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Four Women Found Slain in Seaside Apartment
Seaside California police report four women were found stabbed to death in an apartment early today after officers forced the door. Ages and identities were not immediate known.
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Wholesale prices drop for second month in row
In July the wholesale price index fell one tenth of a percent marking a two month decline, the first since winter 1975. Farm and processed foods led the drop though grocery prices at consumer level still rose eight tenths in June.
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Weather Outlook At Hancock Airport
Skies remain partly cloudy tonight with a low around 60. Sunny intervals brighten tomorrow as highs reach the mid 80s. The forecast calls for a 10 percent rain chance tonight and 20 percent tomorrow with a chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the low 80s and overnight lows near 60s.
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