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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 2013

Page

8

Seneca Falls Linked to Bedford Falls in It’s a Wonderful Life

Town residents claim Seneca Falls inspired Bedford Falls with its Main Street and a bridge plaque mirrored in the film. Supporters cite similarities including a Genesee Street reference and a 1917 bridge anecdote, while Capra historians offer no proof.

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Oil trains raise concerns in small towns in Montana

In Wolf Point and across the Northern Plains, growing crude oil trains prompt fears of derailments and spills. Officials note heightened preparedness, while railroads cite safety gains and steady accident rates amid a surge from about 10,800 carloads in 2009 to an expected 400,000 this year.

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Patriarch of Duck Dynasty put on hiatus after gay remarks

A&E suspended Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty after he disparaged gay people in a GQ interview. The hiatus, announced as nine of ten next season’s episodes are already filmed, spurred online calls for a boycott and drew praise from some supporters while prompting family statements of faith and concern about the show's future.

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Demi Lovato exits The X Factor to pursue music

Demi Lovato confirms she is leaving The X Factor to focus on music and tour in the coming year. In a post show interview she said she wants to return to her roots while Simon Cowell calls the move timely and hints at replacements. The Heart Attack singer, in her second season as judge, released Demi debuting at No 3 on Billboard 200. The season three winner will be crowned at Thursday's finale.

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