Kemp Seen as Dole Running Mate Favorite
AP reports Jack Kemp emerging as the likely vice presidential pick for Bob Dole. Dole planned to offer the position Friday night from Kansas after campaign aides prepared for a Russell Kansas rally. Kemp, in Florida, said he had not heard from Dole, while GOP sources described him as the expected choice and the nation awaited a formal offer and call.
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Bush urges Dole to show voters what he believes
Bush says the Republican National Convention should reveal two things: unity around a good man and what Bob Dole truly believes. He stresses Dole must tell Americans, here is where I stand, here is what I believe, as the GOP nominating process moves toward San Diego.
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Odessa grapples with spree of eight homicides this year
Odessa Police Chief James Jenkins says a recent spike with eight homicides this year should not alarm residents. He notes four cases are ruled homicides, with arrests or indictments in five, and stresses most crimes are crimes of passion by people known to victims. A decomposed body led to latest inquiries.
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Zapata Hosts First Chupacabras Festival
In Zapata Texas a daylong Chupacabras Festival celebrates the mythical goatsucker. Organizer Kate McVey says the event aims to boost local benefit from the chupacabra legend as it has absorbed folklore across Latin America and the US Mexico border. The legend links to livestock deaths blamed on a creature, though vets cite ordinary causes.
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Warm spurt returns as heat rises midweek in Odessa area
A National Weather Service meteorologist notes Friday’s 83 degree high at Midland International Airport, below the 96 typical, with 68 degree low. Expect overcast skies, a 30 percent shower chance today and Sunday, and thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday as temperatures climb back to the mid 90s. Local rainfall measured .02 inch at the airport. no flooding reported.
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Weary Yeltsin sworn in for second term in Russia
Boris Yeltsin faced questions about health and leadership as he began a four year term after taking the oath in the Kremlin. He spoke firmly but appeared weary and slurred words at times during a 20 minute ceremony. Opposition leaders question his ability to finish the term amid Chechnya violence and a Communist dominated parliament. He promised wage payments and higher living standards while vowing to keep the budget intact.
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