Desert Institute Cultivates Chihuahuan Cactus Research
Miller describes an institute in the Chihuahuan Desert that houses 230 native cactus species with 4–6 plants each to seed future crops. Researchers study cross pollination, male female plant ratios, and habitat for animals like tarantulas and snakes. The center plans a museum and learning center funded in part by plant sales attracting thousands.
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West Texas drug task force to be revived by Sept one
Officials from Winkler and Ector counties discuss restoring the Permian Basin Drug Task Force. Sheriff Robert Roberts notes improved communication, while Judge Patton stresses reactivation of the high trafficking corridor unit. Ector DA John Smith targets Sept 1 for operation with host county oversight and appointed director. Bryant seeks rehiring of former task force officers who lost jobs after funding lapsed.
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Helmsley sells stake in Flatiron Building
New York reporter confirms Leona Helmsley sold her 18 percent stake in the landmark Flatiron Building to Blackacre Capital Management amid a broader real estate divestiture of the Helmsley empire. The sale price was not disclosed. a $6.3 million figure circulated per The Daily News.
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Clinton testifies looming as dress DNA inquiry continues
President Clinton prepared to testify to a grand jury amid fresh details on the stained blue dress Lewinsky turned over to prosecutors. An FBI lab will test the stain for DNA, while Clinton defends his forthcoming testimony and House lawmakers weigh impeachment timing and independent counsel findings.
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Hidden autopsy photos raise Kennedy case questions
A Kennedy autopsy photo controversy surfaces with evidence of a second set. Former Naval Photographic Center staffer Saundra Spencer recalls processing images said to depict a cleaned corpse, possibly created for public release. Family members recall altered images and tightly guarded practices, fueling longstanding distrust.
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DNA tests show Johnson child not biologically hers
Johnson reported her daughter was not related to her after DNA testing confirmed the girl was not Johnson's. Hospital protocols include identical bracelets for mother and newborn, with checks at discharge. Security measures and electronic tagging have increased to prevent mixups. no lawsuit filed yet.
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Appeals court declines to block Prop 227 in California
The 9th Circuit denied bilingual education advocates’ bid for an injunction, allowing Proposition 227 to take effect. In Los Angeles, Judge Lourdes Baird let LAUSD proceed with a plan for students with limited English proficiency, affecting 312,000 pupils. MALDEF urged waivers for parents who find the program inadequate.
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Texas Lottery Numbers Update and Hotline Contact
Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Gash 5 results listed. Call InfoLine at 580-4636 and press 6600 for current draws and numbers.
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Slowest growing animal and curious old perceptions
Informed Source Q notes a deep sea clam grows about a third of an inch in a century. It also recounts odd facts from anatomy to language: newborns have longer arms than legs, eyeglasses anchored on ears only since 1730, and historical punishments used pine tar and goose feathers. It further discusses anorexia nervosa and steroid use as contrasting disorders, sloths’ postmortem hanging, word origins for soil and dirt, and includes contact details for L. M. Boyd.
Readers Guide Main Number Out-of-Town
The Readers' Guide lists contact options including main number 337-OA0A an out of town line 800-375-4661 an email at freedom.com and a website at WWW.oapa.com for directory assistance and public inquiries.
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