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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2000
Page
1
A report notes that anxiety from elementary school pressures affects students and extends to parents as concerns over academics, social dynamics, and school expectations grow, prompting calls for additional support and communication.
Archie Richards notes television commentators discuss what they are saying and meaning for everyday people. The British Indian made Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle attracts attention in a U.S. market used to Harley-Davidsons. Partly cloudy with a high near 93 tonight. Sunday forecast mid 90s.
Evangelist Franklin Graham addressed 17 100 attendees at the Texas Panhandle Festival 2000 in Dick Bivins Stadium. He used the film Hollow Man to illustrate spiritual emptiness and urged attendees to seek Jesus Christ for forgiveness and fulfillment. An altar call followed his talk.
Teens Julie Wilson and Tiffany Nipp joined a large crowd at Dick Bivins Stadium for the Texas Panhandle Festival 2000 featuring Franklin Graham. They praise mass gatherings for sharing faith, while volunteers like Garland Sell anticipate many converts. Sandra Drost promotes Operation Christmas Child as St Stephen United Methodist Church serves as a collection center.
State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded former Potter County Justice of the Peace Marvin Mitchell for explicit conversations with four teenage girls under his supervision. Mitchell pleaded no contest in May to official oppression and received 90 days deferred adjudication, surrendered his peace officer license, and resigned on August 10. The commission described willful, persistent violations of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and said Mitchell used his office to advance private interests after multiple affidavits and a recorded call emerged during the investigation.
Amarillo Economic Development Corp questions about 123000 in unauthorized Rainbow Metal Finishing disbursements. AEDC threatens suit if an explanation or refund is not provided within 30 days. About 50000 is believed tied to business or owner Waldemar Koskowski. Remaining funds to be reconciled after AEDC review. Rainbow had a 450000 grant in February to relocate to Hangar 4000 at Amarillo Airport and fund hangar improvements, with startup delays noted as May passed.
Russians report a failed rescue attempt for the Kursk as a British mini-sub joins the scene. President Putin concedes only a slim chance to save crew of 118 while analysts cite possible torpedo explosion and multiple flooded compartments.
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