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:Daily_News_Summary

The following stories can be found in the pages of the Daily and
weekly papers in San Francisco on the noted dates in 2002.

:JUNE_3rd_(MON)

    Tragic Fire rips thru the Offices of 'Positive Action
    Telemarketing, Inc.' on California Street near 32nd Ave.
    Four Alarms were sounded. No lives lost. Estimated $5 million
    loss in property. Forty people left unemployed.

    Repair Work for the Bay Bridge is scheduled for July 10th thru
    August 10th. Commuters are warned that one lane will be closed
    thru this period, resulting in traffic tie-ups. Extra Ferry
    trips are being scehduled to partially assist during the
    situation.

    Police Officer found handcuffed in own vehicle in stable condition
    after being assaulted by a drunk driver he pulled over on Sunday
    afternoon on California street.

    Armored Car Robbery in Chicago Nets $5 Million cash. Suspects
    unknown and at large. Nerve gas suspected as car driver & guard
    left as mental vegitables.

    Reverand Doyle of the Church of the Ultimate Revelation Kidnapped!
    Car found on 32nd ave abandoned. Church leaders suspect Cultists
    may be responsible. Police refuse to speak on possibility.

    A French National, Jon Pierre Arias, was found by tourists this
    morning at Alcatraz, dead from an evident brain tumor. He evidently
    became seperated from his tour group on Sunday when the medical
    emergency occured.

:June_4th_(TUES)

    Oakland Officer arrested in off-duty assault on Prominent Gay
    buisnessman here in San Francisco.

    King of Spain dies in Boating Accident.

    Reverand Doyle of the Church of the Ultimate Revelation still
    missing without clue of the abductors accoridng to police. Church
    officials claim police covering up evidence of Satanic Cultists
    being behind it at press conference.

    The Fire at the Offices of Positive Action Telemarketing, Inc.
    have been declared caused by Arson by persons as yet unknown by
    the Arson squad. A Full investigation has ensued. An unknown
    male body was discovered in the wreckage on the eight floor,
    possibly that of the arsonist...

    A Freak Snowstorm dumped 6 inches on Miami FL overnight, leaving
    vehicles and people stranded all over the city. The governor of
    FL is asking the president to declare the City a National Disaster
    Area. Temperatures today expected to reach the low 60's in that
    city as it recovers from the unusual weather.

:June_5TH_(WED)

     Supreme Court Judge Retiring at months End. Presidential Pick List
     includes the first black woman nominee for such a post.

     Abotion Clinic Bombed in Bayonne NJ, 6 persons killed and 15
     injured. Fundimentalist Extremists suspected responsible.

     Automatic Weapons were discovered on the site of Sundays Fire
     at the offices of "Positive Action Telemarketing, Inc.' in the
     front offices, according to arson investigators, along with
     religious tracts and other papers. Investigation continues,
     Police now suspecting possible Drug Ring or Satanic Cultists
     involved, details still being withheld from the press.

     Libertarian Candidate declares for vacant state senate position
     race, latest polls show him leading both Republican and Democratic
     contenders. CA may have FIRST ever libertarian Senator!

     City College Coed found dead in Balboa Park, apparent suicide.
     Funeral Services to be held at the Tabernacle of The Church of
     the Ultimate Revelation on Thursday.

:JUNE_6th_(Thursday)

    Authorities Have determined the King of Spain's Death Was the result
    sabotage to his boat, not an accident as previously Thought. Interpol
    has been brought in to assist with the investigation.

    State Representative Lawrence Van Nohl's Home was robbed last night
    while he was away at the Ca. State Capitol. His daughter, a friend and
    two security officers were assaulted by a pair of thieves and left
    bound and gagged. Estimated $10,000 in cash and other valuable
    properties were stolen.
       Police say they have a videotape of one of the suspects and that
    they believe an arrest will follow shortly. They have not yet released
    the name of the suspect, pending arrest and arraignment.

    Animal Rights Activists broke into the Positive Thoughts Christian
    Fellowship Bookstore Last night in San Francisco to let loose the
    guard dog on the premisis. Nothing was stolen or damaged. Two officers
    passing the scene were assaulted by the activists, who numbered about
    a dozen in all, and were left stripped and handcuffed to their vehicle
    but otherwise suffered only superficial wounds. The group 'Green Now'
    has taken credit for the actions.

    A hundred people were arrested this morning for violating
    Massachusetts Abortion Access Laws, at a Boston Abortion Clinic. The
    law, which prevents abortion protestors from blocking access to any
    medical facility has been in place since 1994, but this was the first
    mass arrest of people under the law. A similar law, with harsher
    penalties, is due for consideration of the CA. State House Later this
    year.

    The Body discovered at the site of Sunday's Fire at the Positive
    Action Telemarketing Inc has been identified as Dennis Carothers,
    a known felon and arsonist that was released from the state prison
    three months ago.
       His parole officer was shocked by the news as Carothers had
    acquired gainful employment as a fork-lift driver and was becoming an
    outstanding citizen thru his volunteer work with the Church of the
    Ultimate Revelation's Clothing drive for the Poor and homeless.
    Obviously he had died in the following of his old illegal profession.
    Police are now following leads as to who paid him for the burning of
    the office building.

    An armoured car robbery occured last night in St Louis, Mo. with
    the exact same style and means used at the robbery on Monday in
    Chicago of an armored car. An Estimated $15,000 was taken. FBI
    officials believe the same criminals are responsible for both acts
    and have issued a warning to all Armored courier services regarding
    the incident and has suggested the issuance of Gas masks to drivers
    and guards to prevent further usages of the potential nerve gas the
    attackers are using.

:JUNE_7TH_(FRIDAY)

   A Funeral at the Tabernacle of The Church of The Ultimate Revelation
was disrupted at noontime by persons unknown who overpowered and
killed two security guards with their own weapons, sealed entrances to
the building and evidently pumped an unkown gas into the premises that
caused hallucinations and loss of control of bodily functions. Police
investigations have commenced and details are presumed to be
forthcoming.
    Church members claim that the persons may be the same ones that were
responsible for the disappearance of Reverend Doyle on Sunday.

   An Underground Gas Explosion rocked the street (where Martin's
office is - GM) last night but no damage or injuries occured except
some minor rattling of windows. Gas Officials will be working on that
area today and motorists are warned of traffic delays.

  A Body was discovered in San Jose in the early morning hours in a
parking garage, which has yet to be identified. Police reports state
that the victim is a white female in her early twenties. The Body had
been severely slashed with a sharp implement. Robbery may be the
motive, as the victim was found without property, but was not sexually
assaulted. Police are investigating.

  Discussions are ongoing to raise the toll rates on the Richmond
Bridge today starting today. Citizens of that area are encouraged to
voice their opinions at a public hearing being held in Richmond's City
Hall.

  The Oakland police officer that was arrested and arraigned on
Tuesday for an assault on a local gay businessman has been released on
bail pending a hearing in July. He remains on suspension with the police
department until the hearing, when the police review board will
decide his status. Civil trial of the case is expected to be set
sometime in early September.

  Government Unemployment rates show a .5% drop nationally to a new
five-year low of 6.3%, the current rate in CA remains at a flat 6%.
President Rodham says that this is encouraging news and says that it
shows her job growth initiative is starting to have visible effects
on the economy. Unemployment was at its highest just before the
President assumed office for her first term, at 11.2%

  A suspect has been found in the Bayoone NJ bombing of an abortion
clinic on Wednesday. The suspect is a member of the organization
'Operation Rescue' and is being arraigned later today.

   A decapitated body was discovered in Redwood City of a black male
in his late 40's. Police believe the crime committed with a sharp
implement that made the attack in a single swipe. The body was
discovered in the parking lot of a liquor store, which apparently had
had its front windows smashed in by the unknown assailent. Police are
investigating.
   Local press have declared it either the work of or a copy cat crime
of the 'Head Hunter' serial killer that struck in Santa Cruz last year,
leaving nine people dead and no suspect.

   Delays are expected on the Bart this weekend as work crews replace
tracks damaged in last months 3.1 earthquake, but service will
continue.

:JUNE_9TH_(SUNDAY_AM)

   A major traffic tie-up occured yesterday (SAT) when a Taxi cab
stalled and collided with a passenger car on the Bay Bridge on the
Oakland Bound lanes. Two additional cars collided, reducing the
Frisco bound lanes to a single open lane and causing a minor electrical
fire.
   Police and fire details as well as two ambulances and a police
heliocopter responded to the scene and everything was dealt with in
a mere two hours. No serious injuries were sustained to the passengers,
except for the occupants of the Taxi, who are in satisfactory condition
at the SF. General Hospital with minor injuries for overnight observation.

   Yet Another Armoured Car Robbery occured, this time in Kansas City,
Kansas, fitting the pattern of the Nerve Gas Bombers. Gas masks proved
ineffectual against the attack and left the guards as complete
vegetables in their wake. $500,000 was their netted gain. FBI officials
are reportedly hot on the trail of the robbers and expect an arrest
shortly.

   A fatal fire occured in Alameda Last night shortly before midnight,
leaving two dead and three familes homeless. Arson is suspected, but
no arrests have been made.

   An antique store in Tiburon burned to the ground in an electrical
fire Early this morning, with no loss of life or extended damage. The
owner estimates $1,000,000.00 in loss from the contents, including
a rare collection of 18th century hand carved clocks.

   Another victim of the Head Hunter was discovered just after twilight
yesterday in San Bruno and police have put out a rough APB based on an
eyewitness to the crime. It is rumored by inside sources in the state
police that the killer may be a disgruntled postal employee.

   A mugger found the tables turned on him in Hunter's Point when an
unidentified female victim left him unconscious and bleeding in the
street on Saturday, according to police reports. The attacker, a
black male in his mid twenties, was in possesion of a class B substance
and an illegal bladed weapon. His victim turned assailent has not been
identified (police claim she left the scene and they have only a
minor witness to the incident) but has been praised on local radio and
television for a job well done. Police are attempting to downplay her
actions and are speaking out against vigilante justice.

   June 15th the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival will take place in
locales throughout the city. Thirty-eight international groups will
perform on three stages on the 15th and 16th, starting at noon and
continuing until 8 pm. For more information call [phone].

   The Live Oak Park Fair takes place next weekend at the Berkley
Convention Center, with a juried marketplace of fine crafts and
multicultural entertainment and ethnic foods. For more information
contact the Berkley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

   The 31st Annual Pleasanton Heritage Days are occuring in Pleasanton
on June 15th and 16th, including arts, crafts, demonstartions, exhibits,
foods, entertainment and children's Activities. Contact the Pleasanton
Downtown Association for details and times.

:June_10th_2002_(Monday)

   A Badly mutilated body was discovered in a trash dumpster outside
Candlestick Park early this morning by city workers and police are
investigating. The condition of the body has left determining time
of death difficult and a full autopsy report is exected later in the
week. No identity has been released.

:June_11th_2002_(Tuesday)

   Interpol Now believes that the King of Spain was killed by a
professional hit man, known by the codename 'Death Hand' that was
hired by enemies of the throne. A Worldwide search for the killer's
whereabouts has begun, but since there are no photographs or finger
prints of the killer its success possibility is limited. A $1,000,000
reward has been posted for his capture.

   The Tabernacle of the Church of The Ultimate Revelation has been
closed by order of the order's leader, Bishop Nelson in light of recent
events and police investigation of the activities of the church after
the disappearance and possible abduction of the Reverand Doyle earlier
this month. Church officials offered regret but had no answers in
regards to the Bishop's decision. An official statement by the Bishop
is expected soon.

:June_12th_2002_(Wednesday)

   A small plane made an emergency landing on the Bayshore Freeway
after an aborted takeoff from the San Francisco International Airport
today when its single engine suffered a clogged fuel line shutting
it down. The pilot and one passenger landed safely and the plane was
repaired and returned to the airport. Traffic was tied up for two
hours during the incident.

:June_13th_2002_(Thursday)

   Arrests have been made in regards to last Sunday's fatal fire
in Alamedea and arraignments will be occuring today in regards to
the case, which appears to be a drug related killing.

:June_14th_2002_(Friday)

   The Coast Guard is considering reopening the Fort Point Station to
full service next year if they can get a Congressional agreement to
the extra funds to bring it back into operating condition.

:June_15th_2002_(Saturday)

   A 3.2 R. Scale earthquake occured somewhere in the Pacific ocean
at 5:22 AM and was felt here in the city. Scientists estimate the
center was about 25 miles west of Frisco.

:June_16th_2002_(Sunday)

   A naked and dazed woman was found wandering the streets of the
Ingleside district this morning by police. No information has been
obtained from her but a full medical check at SF General Hospital
showed no injuries and no sign or sexual assault. The woman appears
to have no memory of anything regarding herself and a check with
various authorities has found nothing in regards to identity of her
by fingerprints etc.

:June_17th_2002_(Monday)

   The Tabernacle of the Church of The Ultimate Revelation here in
San Francisco suffered complete destruction when a powerful explosion
rocked and brought down its walls. Spectators said that it appears to
have been related to fireworks that were seen and possibly illegally
stored on the property. The Arson Squad is investigating.

:June_18th_2002_(Tuesday)

   An early morning armored car robbery occured in Salt lake City
today, matching the recent string of 'Nerve gas Robberies' according
to an FBI source. $25,000 was taken, primarily in small bills and
coinage.

   The Church of the Ultimate Revelation released an official statement
today, declaring the recent incidents in the City as being evidence of
a strong Satanic prescence in the city. They are urging their members to
leave the Bay Area for less hostile places, stating that the finanaces of
the Church cannot afford the costs to rebuild in the near future. They
have offered their condolences to the local goverment for the recent
string of incidences and have promised to co-operate in all investigations
ongoing to arrest the purpotrators involved.

:June_19th_2002_(Wednesday)

   An Auto accident on the Bayshore Freeway claimed three lives in a
fiery crash during early morning traffic. A gasoline powered Ford
Taurus' brakes failed and resulted in the rear-end collision with an
electric powered Toyota Yamato at a speed in excess of sixty miles per
hour.
   Police report that none of the occupants were wearing seat belts,
and that only the Yamato had an airbag device, which trapped the two
occupants in the vehicle.

:June_20th_2002_(Thursday)

   Okeechobee officials have published formal regrets to the families
of three tourists killed in an incident last night when they were
ambushed by a Indian Gang at a rest stop on one of the major roads thru
the Territory. An investigation has been launched to find the shooters,
who killed the American Tourists with longbow arrows and left literature
proclaiming "White Man Go Home" and to "Cease American Intervention in
Okeechobee".

:June_21st_2002_(Friday)

   A decision has been made regarding the Richmond Bridge Tolls and
the tolls will be increased by 25 cents starting in January.

:June_22nd_2002_(Saturday)

   In a much publicized speach at the Tabernacle in Chicago, The Bishop
Nelson of the Church of the Ultimate Revelation referred to San Francisco
as a battlefield between good and evil where the forces of Satan have
enmeshed themselves strongly, a modern Sodham that needs to be cleansed
by the soldiers and Angles of God so that it can again be entered by
peace loving Christians.
   City officials and representatives of local Gay and Lesbian groups
responded in the press against the Bishop's statements, saying that
it is quite possible the recent explosion at the Tabernacle in the city
was set by the church itself as a publicity stunt and that Arsonists
have NOT been able to find sign of anything beyond the igniting of
what may have been illegally stored explosives and fireworks and arms
on the premisis.
   Suits and counter suits are being filed with various charges....

:June_23rd_2002_(Sunday)

   An early morning armored car robbery occured in Los Angeles
today, matching the recent string of 'Nerve gas Robberies' according
to an FBI source. $35,000 was taken, primarily in small bills and
coinage.
   Unlike previous incidents, the FBI have a solid lead, as a passing
motorist managed to film part of the crime on a portable video camera.
The police now know that 3 individuals are involved in the crimes,
two being white males and one black female. The Vehicle they used was
found some two hours later abandoned in an auto dealership lot. The
police are not revealing if they have more information regarding the
identities involved.

:June_24th_2002_(Monday)

   A bomb rocked the London Stock market Exchange this morning,
causing several million dollars of damage, but killing no one. The
IRA has disclaimed any involvement with the incident.

:June_25th_2002_(Tuesday)

   A 3.0 R. scale tremor was felt in the wee hours of the morning today,
originating in the same locale as the one on June 15th. A coast guard
vessel in the area reported that the tremor is the result evidently of
a minor lava emission, and the National Association of Seismologists
are planning to do in-depth investigations over the next month. There
is no danger of it becoming a real quake since a fault line is NOT
involved, but ships are being kept a mile away from the area for now
until the testing is completed for safety reasons.

   Puerto Rico has announced that a Binding Referrendum question will
be on the Fall Ballot, now that signatures have been turned in by
proponents of the bill, to ban abortion in that state except in the
case of danger to the life of the mother. Pro-Choice Advocates have
announced their intent to flood the state with a media blitz in the
months to come.

:June_26th_2002_(Wednesday)

   Ross Perot has announced that he will be stepping down from the
Presidency of Texas this year, but that his son, Ross Junior, will be
running to claim the office and continue his policies if elected.

   So far no opponent from the other political parties in that state
have yet to announce against him, but such is expected in days to come.

:June_27th_2002_(Thursday)

   INTERPOL believes that the assasin who slew the King of Spain may
have fled from Europe and could be somewhere in North America, according
to information passed to several Agencies serving countries in the
region. A segment on 'INTERPOL'S MOST WANTED CRIMINALS' will air on
Friday Night TV showing available information on the man's appearance
etc to assist the agency.

:June_28th_2002_(Friday)

:June_29th_2002_(Saturday)

:June_30th_2002_(Sunday)

:Aug_1st_2002_(Monday)

   State Representative Lawrence Van Nohl has filed this morning a new
bill that he believes will protect the citizens of California from the
growing problem of occult crimes in the state. The Bill forbids the sale
of any occult material to minors, Prevents the involvement of Minors in
Cult Activities of any type (With a HEAVY Fine Emphasis on breach of the
law), calls for the removal of all such materials from the public schools
and library systems and calls for the ban of any organization from equal
access that is not a legally recognized religion under the states laws.
   Opponents of the law are claiming the bill is to broad, ill defines
the terms 'Cult' and 'Occult' and state that it violates the Freedom
of Religion guarenteed under the Constitution.