Supreme Court halts Florida vote recount in 2000 race
The U S Supreme Court halted the Florida vote count on Saturday in a 5-4 decision. Justice Scalia said Bush has a substantial probability of success next week, potentially deciding the presidency. Bush learned of the ruling by phone from his Texas ranch and praised the pause amid Gore’s setback. Florida’s 25 electoral votes would decide the 43rd president, ending the deadlock from the November election.
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Scholars set Jan 6 as ultimate election deadline
Constitutional scholars say the final deadline to resolve the Gore Bush dispute isn’t Dec 12 or Dec 18 but Jan 6, when the new Congress meets to count electoral votes, ending the long campaign and any remaining litigation.
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Christmas Questions From Kids About Santa
Abraxas Diane Acosta 11 Mary Jimenez Maria How does Santa get in homes that lack chimneys He is magic he goes through walls What are you giving your parents for Christmas Cards and flowers for Mom and a cap for Dad What traditions does your family have at Christmas We eat a big Christmas dinner What is your favorite Christmas food Gingerbread men Does Santa really keep a naughty nice list Yes
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Pipeline leak prompts evacuations near Post Texas
A broken West Texas oil patch pipeline released poisonous gas as workers halted two leaks. No injuries were reported, but three houses were evacuated. Officials estimated repairs by early afternoon. Windy Mathews of Post police said one large family across three houses was relocated, while the area remained otherwise desolate.
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Repair or not By Sharon Denning Odessa American
Bowie Junior High School illustrates architectural contrasts from 1949 with a marble and brass foyer terrazzo floors glazed concrete block walls and green marble windowsills. Parents monitor school conditions as the band practices in unused restrooms while 53 students are in a choir class.
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County to shift chief bailiff post to sheriff Donaldson
Ector County may move the chief bailiff and courthouse security under the sheriff’s office as Mark Donaldson prepares to become sheriff. County Judge Jerry Caddel confirmed a vacancy will exist and said the plan follows discussions to consolidate oversight. The position was created in 1998 to improve courthouse security funded by court costs.
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Israeli leader Ehud Barak to resign and call election
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Barak announced he will resign and trigger a special election within two months seen as a referendum on peace. He said he would still run, aiming to avoid facing Benjamin Netanyahu, who leads polls but cannot run in the special vote under current law. General elections were expected next spring under an early election bill.
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Time running out to donate to Empty Stocking drive
A $10,000 anonymous gift raises the Odessa Empty Stocking Fund total to 19,760 toward a 40,000 goal with 10 days remaining. Salvation Army Captain Robert Winters says Christmas is a chance to share with others and urges Odessans to give. See STOCKING on Page 3A.
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