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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1996

Page

9

Model Turns From Runway to Fight Female Genital Mutilation

New York AP profile of Waris Dirie, Somali model, detailing her exposure to genital cutting in her nomadic clan, her escape to activism, and her resolve to speak for others. The piece contrasts her sultry public image with the private pain of her past.

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Bronx Five exonerated after media driven case

The Rev Nathaniel Grady and four others were convicted in Bronx day care abuse cases sparked by Mario Merola. After more than a decade of appeals they were freed with overturned verdicts but never apologized. Joel Rudin led the liberation effort, marking a rare judicial rebuke of Merola.

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Mother Teresa Recovers From Heart Surgery

Mother Teresa, the Nobel laureate famed for founding the Missionaries of Charity, underwent heart surgery to clear two arteries in Calcutta. She appeared at Mass shortly after leaving hospital, giving doctors credit for her strength and expressing a wish to return to her work with the sick and dying.

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Goldsmith seeks Expanded Toll Free Local Calling to nearby exchanges

The Goldsmith exchange petitions for ELC with Andrews Kermit Midland and Terminal exchanges. Ballots will be mailed by Southwestern Bell by December 2 1996 with self addressed envelopes. A 70 percent Yes vote among returning ballots is required for expansion. failure to meet the threshold means no change or charges.

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