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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2000
Page
1
Shimon Peres launches a bid for prime minister backed by favorable polls and signals readiness to pursue a peace pact with the Palestinians. The move positions him as a major contender in Israel’s political landscape.
World faith figures issue Christmas messages urging peace and charity. Clergy from various groups call for compassion, aid to the needy, and harmony amid ongoing conflicts and crises worldwide.
Canadian visitors including Rob Talley meet movie star Tom Hanks during filming of Cast Away in the Panhandle area. The production drew attention to the community as scenes were shot on location, highlighting local scenery and visitor interest.
The Motley Fool provides guidance on organizations that might assist with student loan payments but charges a fee. This advice appears in Friday's Amarillo Daily News.
The brief lists a weather outlook with partly cloudy skies and a high in the lower 30s, then mostly clear with a low near 16, followed by a windy Friday with a high in the upper 50s. Also mentions sections for Mini Page Movies Nascar Obits Opinions and Scrabble Service Di Sports Television Today.
A closed caucus decided the successor to Lt. Gov. Rick Perry will be chosen by a non record vote within 30 days of vacancy. Contenders include Sibley Brown Wentworth Bivins and Ratliff with Ogden favoring an open vote.
President-elect Bush packs up his Texas office and faces farewell as he plans to resign the governorship at 10 a.m. in the Texas Senate chamber. He recalls fond memories of six years in office and looks forward to his new national role after defeating Ann Richards in 1994.
Bush as Texas governor forged friendships with Democrats like Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock and House Speaker Pete Laney, pushing bipartisan aims that later shaped his presidential campaign. His landslide 1998 re election over Garry Mauro boosted coattails for allies as national speculation grew.
Thousands of multi colored lights decorate equipment at Jimenez Custom Harvesting in Clovis New Mexico in a holiday tradition the company and its employees have enjoyed for years highlighting community spirit and festive work sites.
The Senate Education Committee recommends mortgage help, performance bonuses, and state funded health insurance to attract and retain teachers amid a 22 000 annual supply for 63 000 openings. A college loan forgiveness plan and cash bonuses for staff at high performing schools are also urged. Richard Kouri notes the health plan is welcome but questions pay raises.
Potter County constable Terry Miller sues the county and commissioners over salary cuts for 1999-2001. Lawyer Chuck Hester seeks past compensation plus pre judgment interest and fees. The suit names County Judge Arthur Ware and Commissioners Stradley Perez Watkins Lawrence, with the county disputing Miller’s duties.
Potter County officials ordered an autopsy on 21 month old Jose Angle Gonzales as The Potter Randall Special Crimes Unit and Amarillo Police investigate the death at a South Spring Street foster home. Gonzales died after being transported to Northwest Texas Hospital following a near 7 am collapse.
Mrs. W, a great-grandmother, faces the burden of raising two great-grandchildren on a limited income. She cannot work due to age and longs to give them a proper holiday. Gifts to the Empty Stocking Fund on Page 2A would aid her and the children with clothing and essentials. Various donations suggested include 50, 25, 100 and 75 dollar amounts.
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