Reno faces GOP attack over independent counsel stance
Republicans condemn Reno for delaying an independent counsel amid 1996 campaign probes. They cite 90 day pauses and argue the White House seeks to dodge fall elections. Gore's soft money debate remains central as DOJ reviews continue.
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Piano Man postpones fall leg of world tour to November
Billy Joel cancels several dates due to recurring throat problems and upper respiratory infection. He has rescheduled September and October concerts to November and December with a doctor noting progress is good but wants full recovery before performing again. Syracuse show moved from Sept 25 to Dec 11.
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Convicted killer freed on lies back behind bars
Joseph Yandle, freed after claiming Vietnam valor, is jailed again in Rutland Vermont. Officials say the 49 year old man held a desk job and saw no combat, triggering a Massachusetts prison confinement and a vow to revoke his 1995 commutation. The case prompted the acting governor to call the fraud massive.
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Japan
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Correction clarifies pastor misidentification in Sanderson
The Aug 22 religion item in the Odessa American corrects Danny Sanders as pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Sanderson, noting the Sanderson church rather than a similarly named Odessa congregation.
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Asbury United Methodist Church
Sanderson
Odessa
Bonnie Threatens NC Coast as Danielle Weakens Offshore
The article notes Bonnie threatening North Carolina with a 400 mile breadth and a history of deadly storms, comparing it to Fran which hit in 1996 causing 34 deaths and $5.2 billion in damage. It describes evacuations, hospital evacuations, shelter at West Carteret High, and residents taking shelter at Bald Head Island lighthouse. Danielle weakens 1900 miles southeast and forecasters warn it could threaten the US mainland if it strengthens.
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Flood stage warnings as floods hit Texas and border towns
In Del Rio and Eagle Pass Texas officials and residents face severe flood impacts. Governor Bush and Rep Bonilla visited victims at the Del Rio Civic Center amid flood losses with 14 deaths reported. The Rio Grande near Laredo was forecast to crest above 40 feet, prompting evacuations for about 2000 people as authorities race to monitor rising waters and issue health precautions.
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San Antonio
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Rio Grande
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Eagle Pass
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School vending machines spark debate over revenue and discipline
Principals weigh benefits and problems of school vending machines as revenue sources and temptations. Some cite pests and student access concerns, others praise revenue for desks and supplies. Contracts with Coca Cola secure up front money and campus shares, while price hikes worry elementary principals.
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Hood Junior High
Permian High School
Sheila
Harold McKelvain
Cavazostary
Chuck Hornung
Ector County
Carlile
ECISD
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Grady
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Luis Salcido
Salcido
Southwest
Coca-Cola
Wilkinson
Dan Wilkinson
Coca- Cola
Janice Hogan
Southwest Coca Cola
Odessa
Hornung
Texas Lotto Texas Winning Numbers Drawn Wednesday Night
No tickets matched all six numbers in the Wednesday Lotto Texas drawing. The estimated jackpot was $7 million, with numbers 13 16 27 32 41 49 drawn from a 50-number field. Pick 3 numbers were 8 5 4. Cash 5 update provided by InfoLine.
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InfoLine
Mixed Trivia Notes on Dogs, Camels, Cars and Connoisseurs
InformedSource presents a quirky collection of facts and quips. It covers chihuahua blink patterns and coat types, the Model T color era, why camel humps form later, and a knighted author’s Boer War stance. Plus notes on bat roosts and L. M. Boyd contact details.
Readers Guide for Out-of-Town Listings
Out-of-Town column lists contact line 800 375 4661 and email web site URL WWW.0AOA.COM for readers to access listings and guidance. The notice provides a centralized reference point for readers seeking services and information beyond local listing scope.
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