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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2000
Page
1
Roy Wayne Criner is cleared by DNA tests after a decade in prison for rape. Ricky Nofen McGinn, convicted of raping and killing his 12-year-old stepdaughter, receives a new execution date as DNA evidence does not absolve him.
Emilio Gervilla, known as the tapas king, owns three of Chicago’s most successful eateries. His influence in the food industry has grown through his distinctive tapas approach and leadership across multiple venues.
All-Pro offensive tackle Erik Williams rejoined the Dallas Cowboys following a month of retirement contemplation. The piece notes 1D KACY-TV adaptation of Amarillo Symphony’s 75th anniversary and previews today’s weather with sunny skies and highs near 96.
In Los Angeles Caroline Kennedy invokes JFK with a call to turn the New Frontier into a timeless appeal for Al Gore, while Gore and Clinton share events in Michigan. Kennedy urges unity and warns against the other side as Kennedy and Lieberman rally delegates on health care, drug benefits, and Social Security reform.
At the Democratic National Convention Scotland delivers coverage as Al Gore calls President Clinton a partner and friend. The Texas notebook highlights a 19 year old delegate Gwendolyn Creacy with big dreams. John Kennedy’s election marked breaking barriers as the nation’s first Catholic president.
Festival director Sherman Barnette says a love offering will be collected during select times across Friday Saturday and Sunday and at Thursday's 7 p.m. dedication service. Buckets pass to cover festival costs. Franklin Graham does not receive remuneration and most funds stay locally. The $868,000 budget was trimmed from $881,000 as expenses were lower than expected.
The Texas Panhandle festival expects about 20 000 attendees nightly with 8 600 volunteers aiding operations. Organizers assure rain or shine events across Panhandle locales in Amarillo. Choirs from adults and children gather for Friday Sunday nights and Saturday Kidz Fest with transport and parking plans in place. The event is free with love offerings, concessions sell nachos, and sign language services will be provided.
Randall County faces a shrinking budget gap as the deficit drifts from 3.6 million to 3.2 million dollars during Tuesday's budget session. Cuts include two jail staff positions while additional costs arise from two employees with illnesses not covered by insurance, totaling about 250000 dollars. Final budget and tax rate approval comes next week, with auditor figures showing roughly 6.5 cents per 100 dollars of value to balance the books, raising home bills by about 32 dollars for a 50k home. The proposal would lift Randall's tax rate to about 35 cents, fourth lowest in the Panhandle, to cover shortfalls and increased spending, including COLA raises and more criminal justice staff. A rollback election would require about 6000 signatures to reduce the rate by about 2 cents per 100. The plan also preserves a Texas DPS trooper presence by restoring a clerical position Wood had cut.
Russian crews lowered a bell-shaped rescue capsule toward the Kursk, but strong Barents Sea currents thwarted attempts to dock. Oxygen for 116 crewmen would run out in two days. officials warned of possible damage and limited communications as the sunken submarine lay about 354 feet below the surface.
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