Cold snap drives crowds to shelters as wind bites West Texas
Homeless seek warmth as Salvation Army shelter at 811 E. 10th St. reports more guests and nightly stays rising to 40 degrees. Captain Barnhouse notes up to three free nights and a $5 for extra nights, with extended stays below 40. Door of Hope Mission, 101 A N. Lee Ave., can house 300 and expects four to five more per night. Friday highs near 50, weekend near 60.
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David Pistone
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Former stablehand jailed for riding instructor murder
James Martyn testified as his wife Kathleen Martyn was killed during a botched home robbery on January 6 1997. Carlos Cajigas 23 was convicted of murder and sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. The case drew on brutal testimony about the killing and its impact on a young child.
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Impeachment battles shape Clinton era politics
The piece outlines impeachment history from Johnson to Nixon, notes Clinton's high poll support and GOP hopes to sway moderates. It details four drafted articles accusing Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice, and abuse of executive privilege, plus Democratic rebuttal urging no basis for impeachment.
Clinton Wax Figure Zippered To Prevent Tickle Theft
In Sydney the Madame Tussaud wax exhibit sewed shut the zipper on President Clinton’s trousers after visitors kept undoing it. Vicky Brown said the popular figure is highly accessible and guards checked clothing state to avoid embarrassment. The display holds 110 wax figures and runs in Sydney until July.
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Lawyer says Clinton won't pardon himself
Washington AP report says Clinton’s top lawyer dismissed the possibility of a self pardon. Rep Steve Chabot pressed whether the president would or could excuse criminal acts before leaving office, and White House counsel Charles Ruff answered absolutely no.
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Rare complete skeleton of early human found in Sterkfontein cave
A nearly complete ancient human skeleton was found underground at Sterkfontein, South Africa, with dating by rock analysis. Experts say the discovery, potentially linked to eastern and southern African hominids, could shed light on tree climbing and limb evolution once recovered.
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London
Chris Stringer
Natural History Museum
Sterkfontein
Kenya
Meave Leakey
Ethiopia
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
South Africa
Prosecutor calls White House report misleading in Lewinsky probe
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr’s office says the White House submitted a 184 page report that found no crimes by President Clinton and cites three misleading statements. The omitted Clinton testimony passage about being alone with Lewinsky, Currie’s gifts pickup with a phone record, and Lewinsky’s testimony about gifts are highlighted. Starr disputes White House claims of no conflict with a sealed court filing and argues there was a conflict in Clinton’s Africa trip remarks.
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Hyde
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Betty Currie
Africa
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Ruff
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City weighs annexation zoning as airport area seen for development
City officials discussed annexation and zoning at a Oct 27 meeting. They decided not to pursue discussions to annex a light industrial area south of Industrial Avenue. The briefing will compare zoning versus annexation with public hearings set for late January.
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Midland
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Menchaca
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U.S
Lotto Texas: No ticket matched six numbers in Wednesday draw
By the Associated Press no ticket matched all six Lotto Texas numbers drawn Wednesday night for the twice weekly game. The Dec 9 drawing Est. $18 million jackpot and numbers were 4 5 9 27 31 50 with Pick 3 4-3-8. Information lines offer up to date results.
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Lotto Texas
InfoLine
What Are The Three Most Recorded Songs Since 1950
A compiled snippet lists the top three most recorded songs in the United States since 1950 as St. Louis Blues Tea for Two Body and Soul. It notes Old Farmer's Almanac archives and references to L M Boyd who provides contact details for inquiries.
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St. Louis
Odessa American Classified Ad Policy Note
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Freedom.com
Oaca.com
Odessa
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