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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
2
A defamation suit alleges The Oprah Winfrey Show damaged a producer by disseminating false information about perishable food, citing Texas law. The program on mad cow disease stirred debate over free speech, with cattle markets reacting as Engler states $7 million losses.
Nichols, 42, was found guilty of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for the eight federal agents among the 168 killed in the Oklahoma City blast. Jurors acquitted him on separate weapon charges. The verdict came six months after McVeigh’s conviction. The judge allowed lesser charges only if premeditation could not be proven. Outside court, officials and victims' families reacted, with President Clinton and Attorney General Reno commenting on the proceedings.
Heavy snow hits area towns causing flight delays and I 40 closures. Amarillo sees forecast of more storms with Christmas weekend outlook. Tucumcari reports up to 17 inches trapping travelers as hotels fill and roads reopen variably. Officials urge travelers to call ahead and prepare for continued winter conditions.
Fryrear, foreman of the Sanford Ranch between Borger and Frigh, reports cattle are fed amid icy waters and deep snow. He notes winter requires extra hay and cake-feed and frequent meals to keep stock healthy as Borger sees about 6 inches of snow.
A witness who watched Nichols trial on television described the verdict as just and said she could not attend in Denver due to a new job. She indicated satisfaction with a life sentence or death penalty, provided Nichols remains incarcerated and cannot influence others.
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