02 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2001
Page
1
Gloria Herrick volunteers at Paramount Terrace Christian Church organizing the music library and compiling music note books for the choir and orchestra for the annual Christmas pageant. She says she wants to give back in gratitude for all the church and ministry have given her.
West Texas A&M Lady Buffs end Texas A&M Kingsville’s 17 game win streak as Brandi Green scores 31 points and grabs 12 rebounds to become the program’s all time leading rebounder and lead scorer.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions today with highs around 45 to 50 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 25 to 30 degrees. Saturday brings another sunny day with highs in the 53 to 57 range. Inside, the page notes use of recycled newsprint.
Former Sen. John Ashcroft wins Senate confirmation as attorney general, 58 to 42, after a fierce Democratic battle over his conservative record. He is sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas. Democrats vow to mount future filibusters against Bush nominees.
Amarillo residents largely backed John Ashcroft's confirmation as attorney general with mixed views on abortion. Gus Wulfman praised his integrity and rule of law while assistant professor Dave Rausch called him qualified, noting the honor and career benefits of the post and addressing critics' concerns about upholding abortion laws.
Randall County grand jury issued 77 indictments at its last session with 45 drug related cases, mostly methamphetamine, and only five for marijuana. Prosecutors note population growth between Canyon and Amarillo correlates with rising offenses while lab delays and grand jury changes also increased indictments. Burglary and other crimes surged in 1999, reflecting broader crime trends in the county.
Dallas County prosecutors vow to seek the death penalty for six convicts charged with capital murder in a Christmas Eve police officer slaying. George Rivas arrived handcuffed at Lewi Sterrett Justice Center, bond set at 1 million, to be tried first.
Government approves calling prunes dried plums to boost sales, while prune juice remains unchanged. California Dried Plum Board leader says women 35 to 50 favor the term dried plum, aiming to shift views of prunes from medicinal to active lifestyle food.
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