12 Aug 1999
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1999
Page
1
The article previews an acoustic concert featuring Ann and Nancy Wilson, clarifying it is a women’s solo performance separate from the band Heart. It promises intimate arrangements and vocal emphasis, noting a departure from electric rock expectations.
A fragment on JJ's Disco in Lhasa, Tibet, describing a nightlife hub at the heart of the ancient capital. The piece notes Tibet's long struggle to shed Chinese rule while its economy remains closely tied to Beijing, marking a crossroads in its cultural and political future.
The 72 year old man, Lome Tremagel, was charged in Potter County with one count of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle in the death of 7 year old Frank Eric Miller, who was struck July 19 while riding a bicycle near his home north of Bushland. Evidence includes a blood alcohol concentration of 10 or more, store video of vodka purchase hours before the crash, a matching vehicle description, and a neighbor’s account. Tremagel had prior drunken driving incidents and was also charged July 20 with failure to stop and render aid. he had not yet been booked on the new charge Wednesday.
A rare downtown tornado killed one and injured more than 100 as it swept through Salt Lake City. Power lines failed, roofs tore off, and tents for an outdoor retailers show were shredded. Gov. Leavitt declared a state of emergency while major roads closed and hospitals ferried the injured by helicopter.
Buford O Neal Farrow Jr 37 surrendered in Las Vegas after a shooting at a Los Angeles Jewish community center that killed postal worker Joseph T 39 and wounded five others including a 5 year old boy. Federal prosecutors charged him with murder and illegal firearm possession as authorities pursue possible death penalties.
After a months long debate the Kansas Board of Education approved education standards that contain no reference to evolution leaving teaching decisions to local districts. The move preserves current policy while educators craft a statewide test topic list and the year long controversy over whether creationism or evolution should be taught continues.
Jimmie Hays of Panhandle was sentenced in St George Utah to four concurrent prison terms of five years to life for four Utah robberies in 1998 totaling 1284 dollars. He will serve these with his Texas 25 year sentence for aggravated kidnapping and robbery and is not eligible for parole until 2008.
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