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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2001
Page
3
Washington officials confirmed 31 Senate employees tested positive for anthrax exposure amid a national bioterrorism scare. Hundreds queued for tests as the House and three Senate office buildings shut down for environmental sweeps and extensive testing.
Dana corporate officials and Wix division leaders say the Wix plants in Gastonia and three Allen sites employ about 1,800 people. They caution the exact timing of any changes is uncertain and tied to automaker production. Executives stress they will protect workers first as orders from automakers fall and production slows.
Dana Inc signals dividend cut to one cent per share and $178 million annual savings after reporting a July September loss of 5 cents per share excluding gains. TRW Inc plans to cut about 2,400 auto unit jobs as automakers face inventory buildup, while Dana posts $2.4 billion in quarterly sales, down from a year ago.
Local residents discuss anthrax rumors and heightened vigilance while noting no confirmed cases in Gaston County. Health officials warn of hoaxes and emphasize testing limits, as authorities prepare for possible targeted attacks on water or power infrastructure. Capitol closures add to cautious mood described by Rep. Sue Myrick and staff.
U S military officials say special operations troops trained for clandestine warfare are aboard a U S aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean ready to launch search and destroy missions as airstrikes widen. In Kandahar jets hit targets amid Taliban resistance and civilians reported casualties, claims that could not be independently verified. Taliban leaders said Omar’s forces fortified the city while fighters distributed arms to residents.
Authorities test anthrax samples across four cities including New York and Boca Raton as CDC officials compare strains. CDC says the New York strain may match Florida, though official sources caution that matching strains do not prove a common source and further tests are planned. Investigators pursue leads from powdery material found in letters.
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