Mellie Van Horn's Inn to Become Hospice Center
Mellie Van Horn's Historic Inn will be converted into a hospice center after its expected sale this weekend, according to a manager. The sale aims to repurpose the property for end of life care services and community support.
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Harrier jet lands safely at Midland airport after fuel scare
Two AV-8 Harriers from Yuma were 20 miles from Midland International Airport when one encountered refueling trouble. They landed safely at 11 30 a.m. with no incidents. Weekend forecast calls for mid 60s highs and 40s to 50s lows with a 30 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms.
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Sect death toll in Uganda passes Jonestown tragedy
In Uganda the death toll from the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God mass killings rises to 924, overtaking the Jonestown disaster as the worst modern cult linked massacre. Investigators vow to find perpetrators while leaders remain unconfirmed and plans to dig at a fifth compound are halted. Authorities call for a day of prayer as forensic teams inspect graves near Kanungu.
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Uganda
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Guyana
Ruhakana Rugunda
Movement For the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
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Eruption Fans Northern Japan Volcano Again Icy Dawn
A Mount Usu eruption thrills northern Hokkaido as ash drifts over evacuated Date area. Residents report little sensation despite two mile high plumes and renewed activity early today, with warnings and sirens guiding emergency response.
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Norimichi Nagao
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Odessa Agencies Form Housing Consortium for Low Income Homes
Odessa city agencies and a private firm join to create a housing consortium with the Odessa Housing Authority and the Odessa Housing Finance Corp. to secure land and build affordable homes for low income families. HUD encouragement drives the effort, aiming to leverage funds and accelerate development. The plan targets vacant properties with utilities in place for rapid deployment.
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City Department of Community Development
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Odessa Housing Finance Corp
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Jim Butler
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Henley
South Odessa
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Colon
Smith & Wesson pledge boosts local government sales
In two weeks since President Clinton praised Smith & Wesson for adopting safety standards, 65 cities and counties pledged the gunmaker as their preferred police handgun supplier. Thirty seven joined Friday, including Oakland California Kansas City Missouri Buffalo New York and Richmond Virginia. Local officials say the coalition will leverage purchasing power to push safer products inaccessible to criminals and children.
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Springfield
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Calif
Kansas City
Vigil as Rodriguez supports Elian stay in United States
Vigil outside the Miami home of Elian Gonzalez’s relatives gathers Friday with supporters urging the six year old to remain in the United States. Relatives say they will not surrender the boy to his father if he comes to the United States.
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