Bus crash in Quebec ravine kills 43 seniors on trip
A charter bus carrying 48 seniors plunged into a ravine on Highway 138 near St Joseph de la Rive Quebec during a Thanksgiving Day foliage trip. Forty three were killed and five survived in serious condition. The crash occurred on a steep curve after a long hill. Authorities cited faulty brakes and lack of skid marks at the bottom. The bus was bound for Treaux Coudres in the St Lawrence River area, a popular tourist route. Witness Andre Castonguay described a 60 foot drop from road to the crash site.
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Clinton to use line item veto with restraint
Washington officials told President Clinton to trim a $248 billion defense bill modestly with the line item veto, sparing major weapons. The White House list avoids major items like the Aegis destroyer and most C-130 transports, focusing on military-value cuts.
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Defense
John Hamre
House-Senate
John Denver Dies In Plane Crash In California
John Denver, 53, renowned for Rocky Mountain High and Take Me Home, died when his single-engine aircraft crashed into Monterey Bay near Pacific Grove, California. Local stores reported little immediate impact but prepared for possible fan purchases of his CDs and tapes. News outlets recalled his optimistic music era amid 1970s cynicism as tributes poured in from peers.
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Marcus Torres
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Penni Sinclair
Big game and birds hunting guide in Sunday News Globe
Amarillo Globe-News releases the Hunting Guide in the October 19 Sunday edition, detailing maps seasons forecasts and related tips for big game and bird hunting. The feature covers notable species, regional regulations and gear recommendations for enthusiasts.
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Unclaimed Texas property worth millions awaiting owners
State Comptroller John Sharp says more than 700 million in cash and property is waiting to be claimed, including a 2.4 carat diamond ring and other items. On Sunday, 89 000 owners will be named in newspapers across Texas with 45.3 million in assets. The Amarillo insert lists 647 residents owed 257 820. Modabelle Cornwall tops Amarillo at 9000 and Winifred Baum at 4865.71. Call 1 800 654 3463 to claim.
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Texas
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Comptroller's Office
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Canyon
Sheila Clancy
Comptroller’s Office
Cool weather brings dry, clear air to Panhandle region
A cold front sweeps through Texas pushing temperatures down to near mid 30s in Amarillo area with a low of 37 and a high of 62 in Perryton. Forecasters expect sunny, mild conditions with highs near 80s elsewhere and no immediate norther on the horizon. Cotton farmers welcomed the warmer trend reducing early freeze risk in the South Plains.
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Perryton
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NWS
Rob Slattery
Amarillo
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