The Eastern Statesman (Wilburton, Okla.), Vol. 81, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 2003 Page: 8 of 12
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(KRT) WASHINGTON — The
nation's capital is full of people who
figure they're at the center of the
universe-that-matters. But these days,
many of them are a little spooked, and
not at all sure that the center of the
universe is the best place to be.
The terror threat level is high. The
federal government has advised
people to stock up on essentials like
bottled water, batteries, duct tape and
plastic screening
While threat levels are national in
scope, they bear a special resonance
for Washingtonians It is here that a
plane crashed into the Pentagon on
Sept. 11, killing 184; here that the
anthrax scare killed two postal workers,
and here that the snipers did most of
their killing.
“I'd rather be in the Midwest," said
Helen Dalrymple, a spokeswoman for
the Library of Congress, which is
located across the street from the
Capitol building. “We've got retired
in the night.
Surveillance helicopters hover over
the Mall.
Anti-aircraft missile batteries bristle
within protective range of the White
House, Pentagon and Capitol.
The subway system has deployed
extra police officers and canines,
especially during morning and evening
rush hours.
"The idea is to make yourself less of
a target by having a greater presence,"
said Polly Hanson, chief of the transit
police.
In some Senate offices, gas masks
are being distributed to staff. At the
Library of Congress, employees are
undergoing emergency evacuation
team training.
In the Virginia suburbs, 14 local
governments teamed up to prepare a
pamphlet on emergency preparedness,
giving residents tips on creating
emergency supply kits, making
(KRT) WASHINGTON —
Anxiety over the double-barreled
threat of war in Iraq and terrorism
at home intensified Wednesday as
the White House accused Iraq
and al-Qaida of forming “an
unholy partnership" and anti-
aircraft missiles, fighter jets and
Black Hawk helicopters shielded
Washington.
Secretary of State Colm Powell,
meanwhile, prepared to return to
the United Nations for Friday's
pivotal report from weapons
inspectors in Iraq. The session is
expected to mark the beginning of
the end of diplomatic efforts to
resolve the crisis.
Eastern students are invited to a
town hall discussion about the
possibility of war. The debate, part
of a series of town hall discussion
started this semester, will be at
noon Wednesday in the Mitchell
Auditorium.
“We are reaching a moment of
truth as to whether or not this
matter will.be resolved peacefully
or will be resolved by military
conflict,” Powell told a
congressional panel.
Meanwhile, the rising possibility
of terrorist attacks compelled
authorities in Washington and
elsewhere to move closer to a war
footing.
Soldiers armed with Stinger
missiles were deployed from Fort
Hood, Texas, and posted on
federal land around Washington
to provide extra protection from
air attack. The portable missiles
home in on a plane's hot exhaust.
In addition, the U.S. Nonhem
Command increased patrols over
the capital area by Air Force
fighters F-16 Falcons and F-15
Eagles. The Customs Service also
increased flights by Black Hawk
helicopters assigned to search for ,
low-level aircraft. I
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are perceived, the prudent thing I
to do is to take steps that seem to I
be appropriate,” said Secretary of I
Defense Donald Rumsfeld. I
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Agent, Alicia. The Eastern Statesman (Wilburton, Okla.), Vol. 81, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 2003, newspaper, February 14, 2003; Wilburton, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2031184/m1/8/?q=+%22Latimer%22: accessed June 29, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.