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Barkers hatch plan to get rich on ostriches Page B1 AUGUSTA COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER Daily New id nsnn Augusta iccizcs for hunting I i 4 i "'7. I REBECCA ANN CRIST who disappeared May 3, 1988 was allegedly killed "accidently" by Stanley H. Carlson, now being held in Highland County jail on unrelated charges, according to a letter Carlson wrote to Ms. Crist's family this week. Carlson said in the letter he "injured" the woman and "disposed of her body in the dump," believed to be the Augusta County landfill.

Inmsto soys If dicpoccd of body at county dump By CINDY CORELL Staff Writer A man being held in Highland County jail on unrelated charges has written a letter to the family of a Staunton woman missing since May 1988, saying he accidently killed the woman and then placed her body in the landfill. Authorities say no charges have been placed in the alleged offense. Madeline and Harold Crist said Staunton police called them to the police department Wednesday afternoon to discuss information regarding the disappearance of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Crist, who was last seen shortly after noon on May 3, 1988. Police gave the Gists a letter signed by Stanley H. Carlson, 36, formerly of Staunton, in which the author states he accidently killed Rebecca Crist and disposed of her body.

"Annie was a good girl and I loved her alot and I'm sorry about what happened to her," the letter states. "I won't go into alot of gory details because I am sure you will hear them By DAVID BOTKINS Staff Writer HARRISONBURG The United States economy is slowly pulling out of a recession but economic recovery isn't expected to happen quickly or be expansive, according to a leading U.S. economist. Gail D. Fosler is chief economist of The Conference Board, a business sponsored research organization that enables senior executives from all industries to exchange ideas on business policies and practices.

She delivered her economic forecast Wednesday afternoon at James A J' 4 If V. Mrs. Fosler said wage levels are remaining high despite the recession. "Businesses are more willing to layoff workers but pay the ones they retain at better rates," she said. Other projections by Mrs.

Fosler include: Other nations along with the U.S. will cut interest rates to lowest levels in years. There will be a much broader and aggressive debate over tax cuts as the 1992 presidential debate heats up. Politicalsocial conditions will affect economics as opposed to eco all in court. I will tell you that I did love her and cared very deeply about her and what happened was an accident.

After I injured her I paniced and rather then do the right thing I disposed of her body in the dump." Staunton Police Chief G.L. Wells said Wednesday night the case was turned over to Augusta County officials when information was revealed the offense allegedly occurred in the county. "We got additional information and turned the case over to Augusta County," Wells said. "That's why we tried to step back and let them take the case." Other than acknowledging an ensuing investigation, Augusta County Sheriff Glenn P. Lloyd declined comment.

"We've gotten some information; we're looking into it," Lloyd said. "No charges have been placed and we're continuing the investigation." Rebecca Crist who was known by family and friends as Ann was 26 years old when she left her apartment in May 1988. Her sister, Vickie, said Ann received a telephone call, talked for several minutes then left saying she would return in a few minutes. When she left, Vickie was watching Ann's then 2-year-old son, Jonathan. Madison University during the 16th annual Valley Executive Economic Outlook Seminar, sponsored by Dominion Bank, JMU College of Business and WVPT Public Television.

"The national economy and the business cycle is in limbo right now," said Mrs. Fosler. "We are in a period of economic stagnation." She said one of the reasons for a slow recovery was because some regions of the country were still in recession. "The watchword for the next 12 months is 'focus'; it's important to know your business and your markets. It is going to be a highly com Ramsey Clark, who served under Lyndon Johnson.

Barr was called to the White House an hour before Bush announced the nomination at a Rose Garden ceremony honoring two Justice Department officials who tracked down and prosecuted a mail bomber who had killed a federal judge and a civil rights lawyer. Bush said Barr had been "tested by fire" when he directed the Aug. 31 rescue of nine hostages held for 10 days at a federal prison in Talladega, by armed Cubans facing deportation. The hostages were rescued without injury by an FBI hostage-rescue team that Ban ordered deployed after days of careful planning. The president "just felt it was professionally handled from start to finish," White House spokesman Martin Fitzwater said.

In his letter, Carlson mentions the boy who is now 6. "I have gotten to the point in my life that because of what I have done I couldn't live with myself. I know the pain you are and have been feeling for the past three years and five months but the person my heart goes out to the most is Jonathan who no longer has a mother. He is a beautiful little boy. I wanted, or I should say, needed to get caught.

Although I was to much of a coward to just admit I did the things I did, I did lead them to me and I know when I went for the polygraph test I was finished running. "I'm sorry for all the pain and hurt I caused in your life or lives and I'm sorry for hurting Annie," the letter concludes. The Crists expressed outrage Wednesday at the news. "I'm angry and I'm heartbroken because I'll never see Ann again," Mrs. Crist said.

As they adjust to the shock of what may have happened to their daughter, they are faced with the task of telling their grandson of whom they have custody. "He's too young now," Harold Crist said. "But one of these days we'll have to tell him the whole story." Carlson is being held in Highland County jail on abduction and related charges. petitive environment during the next 12 months," said Mrs. Fosler.

She said the economy needed to grow at a 3 percent rate or more "before it transfers to improving the bottom line" for most businesses. Mrs. Fosler pointed out that economic growth and economic momentum are two different things. "The economy is picking up momentum and the recession is ending but market growth is slow and isn't producing a typical recovery," she said. "What makes it a particular honor is the opportunity to serve a president who is such a strong supporter of law enforcement," Barr said.

Barr won the job over several politically prominent candidates, notably Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner, Missouri Gov. John Ash-croft and former California Gov. George Deukmejian. Fitzwater called Barr "the leading candidate all along" and said the White House did not expect any problem in winning confirmation. In contrast to Thornburgh, Barr is well liked by members of both parties.

"I know of no obstacle to confirmation at this point," said a Democratic Senate source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Senate Judiciary Committee probably will not hold hearings for about a month, the source said. By CHRISTINA NUCKOLS Staff Writer VERONA Hunting regulations issued Wednesday for Augusta County's Berry Farm create a lottery system that will limit the number of hunters on the property to 30 at any one time but will allow everyone interested the chance to bag a deer. The Augusta County Supervisors last week narrowly approved the lottery system in a 4-3 vote, but specifics were left to the Augusta County Parks and Recreation Department. The lottery system spelled out in this week's regulations creates two categories of time slots: premium slots for each Saturday during hunting season and secondary slots for five-day periods running from Monday through Friday.

All persons who sign up for the lottery will be included in the drawings for all time slots. Thirty names will be drawn for the first Saturday of hunting season, then 30 additional names for the second Saturday and so forth. After all premium Saturday slots are filled, drawings will be made for the secondary slots. After all interested hunters have been assigned a single slot, their names will be returned to lottery drawing for selection of second time slots and so on until all slots are filled. The regulations allow hunters to trade slots with the approval of the Recreation Department.

Persons wishing to hunt with a partner will be accommodated as is possible, but the Parks and Recreation Department must be notified before the lottery, officials said. Hunters wishing to be part of the lottery must notify the parks department, located at the County Government Center, by Oct. 28. The lottery will be Oct. 29, and notifications of assigned time slots will be mailed by Oct.

30. The first day of hunting at the Berry Farm will be Saturday, Nov. 2. Hunting will be limited to black powder with no telescope sites, bow hunting with no permanent tree stands and shotguns with buck shot only. Only deer hunting will be allowed, and hunters will be confined to the west side of Va.

626. Hunters will be issued two permits, one to carry while hunting and a second to display on their vehicles. In the past, an unlimited number of hunters were allowed on the 500-acre county park, located west of Verona. At last week's Augusta County Board of Supervisor's meeting, County Administrator Patrick J. Cof-field said 95 written permits were issued for the Berry Farm in 1989 and 140 last year.

The lottery system was approved after the County Extension office received complaints about stray bullets. Also, a day care center and homes are located nearby. However, a local official from the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Department warned that a ban on hunting would allow the deer population to grow out of control. (Two Sections) Abby Page A7 City Page A3 Classifieds Pages C5-7 County PageBl Entertainment Page B8 Financial Page A8 Lifestyle Page A7 Obituaries Page A2 Opinions A4 Sports Pages B2-4 Partly sunny today with highs in the lower 60s. Becoming mostly clear tonight with lows near 40.

Sunny and warmer Friday with highs in the low to mid-70s. Complete weather on page A2. afttach a2 ffeotiamasnQ f'f nomics affecting the political climate. The Soviet economy could be a risk for U.S. investment because of its isolation or an opportunity because of the new markets.

The GNP (gross national product) will only grow at a 1-2 percent rate for the next year. Mrs. Fosler called this, "constant but lackluster." The inflation rate will stay around 3-4 percent. The federal deficit is not as big of a drain on the U.S. economy as it would appear.

who were there to for "Boss's Day" celebrations, witnesses said. Killeen Police Chief F.L. Giaco-mozzi said he didn't know what prompted the rampage. There was no immediate explanation of what grievance the gunman had against Bell County, where Killeen is situated. News reports Wednesday night identified the gunman as George Hennard, 35, of Belton, but police wouldn't confirm that.

In just minutes, the gunman turned a corner of this suburban central Texas town into a bloody, warlike scene, where police and emergency crews rushed about with bodies and the wounded, and shocked survivors sat shaking and comforting each other on the pavement outside. The gunman fired rounds from a semiautomatic weapon for about 10 minutes, then shot himself in the head, said Laureen Chernow, a department of public safety spokeswoman. 3 50 60s 70s 80s 80s 1008 110s 61991 Accu-Woattwr, Inc. KILLEEN, Texas (AP) A man smashed a pickup truck through a restaurant window Wednesday and fired on the lunchtime crowd with a high-powered pistol, killing 22 people in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, authorities said.

The gunman later killed himself in a restaurant bathroom, police said. The man shouted, "This is what Bell County has done to me!" before opening fire on customers and employees at a Luby's Cafeteria. At least 20 others were wounded, hospitals reported. One Luby's employee, Maria Serna, 41, was treated for hypothermia after she hid in a restaurant freezer for 2 hours, unaware it was safe to come out, said Metroplex Hospital spokesman Ricky Seiler. The restaurant, part of a chain of 151 cafeterias in nine states, is particularly popular with older people.

It was jammed with lunchtime patrons Wednesday, including some SHOOTING SCENE Police inspect the interior ground, through the front window Wednesday of Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, where a during lunchtime killing 23 people, including gunman smashed a pickup truck, seen in back- himself, with semi-automatic gunfire. (AP Laserphoto) Ouch picks Barr to fill attorney genera! post The Accu-Weather forecast for noon, Thursday, Oct. 17 -10s -OS 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s Bands separate high temperature zones lor the day. WASHINGTON (AP) Acting Attorney General William P. Barr, praised by President Bush for his cool handling of a prison hostage crisis last summer, was picked Wednesday to fill the job on a permanent basis.

Bush made the surprise announcement that he was nominating Barr to be attorney general just a day after the White House won the bitter Senate confirmation fight over Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court nomination. Barr was deputy attorney general when he took over in August as acting head of the Justice Department after Attorney General Dick Thorn-burgh resigned to run for the Senate from Pennsylvania. If confirmed, Barr, at 41, would be the youngest attorney general since WARM STATIONARY HL HIGH WW SHOWERS RAIN T-STORUS FLURRIES SNOW ICE SUNNY PT CLOUDY CLOUDY Vit A statist no Prvts.