Pardoned U S businessman returns home from Russia
Edmond Pope, 54, a former U S Navy officer convicted of espionage in Russia, was pardoned on humanitarian grounds and returned to the United States. He landed at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport and traveled to Oregon to be with his family, expressing relief and happiness to be home. Pope had spent eight months in a Russian prison and was released last Thursday, then discharged from a German military hospital after health-related tests.
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In Oshkosh Wisconsin hundreds of residents were evacuated after a chemical laden train car fire. The car carried 141000 pounds of sodium hydrosulfite and fire teams fought the blaze for more than 24 hours. Officials expect two to four days before residents can safely return. No serious injuries reported.
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Bushland ISD seeks bids for gymnasium bleachers
The Bushland ISD Board of Trustees invites proposals for gymnasium bleachers. Packets available at the Bushland ISD Business Office or by calling 806-359-6683. Proposals due by 1 00 p m Monday January 8 2001. Opening at 1 15 p m January 8 2001 in the Business Office. Mail or deliver to John Lemons Superintendent P O Box 60 Bushland TX 79012. Envelopes marked PROPOSAL GYMNASIUM BLEACHERS. The district may reject any or all proposals. Proposals missing signatures will not be accepted. Runs: N 12/11 12/18.
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Bush names Hughes as counselor and Powell as Secretary
President Bush announced Karen Hughes will become counselor to the president to oversee strategic planning, while retired Gen. Colin Powell was nominated as secretary of state. He defended his diverse appointments and outlined plans to work with Congress and leaders across parties amid a tough tax cut debate.
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