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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2000
Page
3
Houston AP reports a 1940 vintage communications transmitter, stored in a California garage, eyed by the Battleship Texas curator for acquisition to the floating museum. The eventual owner, California engineer Linus Repecka, designated the Battleship Texas as the recipient.
A 829 pound transmitter built for a World War II battleship is shipped from California to Houston by Amerex Motor and Control after initial shipping hurdles. Wayne Stockstill funds transport and expects arrival next week with possible display at the Battleship Texas artifact center. The piece may be exhibited to show early communications, or stored for future exhibit use. Estimated total costs near $2000 including crate, air freight, and installation.
In Corpus Christi a pending trial set for January 8 faces the BridgeStone Firestone tire failures linked to more than 200 U S accidents. Donna Bailey, paralyzed in a crash on U S Highway 181 near Path, sues Ford and tire maker. Ford, Firestone deny design flaws while citing low tire pressure and load recommendations.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans overturned Max Alexander Soffar's death sentence for a 1980 Houston bowling alley triple murder. The court found violations of Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights during police questioning and ineffective defense, sending the case back to district court with a possible retrial within 120 days.
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