Scientists aim to genetically alter mosquitos in malaria fight
Researchers including Greg Lanzaro of UT Galveston outline plans to create Anopheles mosquitoes carrying a gene that blocks malaria transmission. The effort, aimed to test by 2003, seeks a breakthrough to curb a disease killing up to 2.7 million annually and could guide similar work on other vectors. Some experts warn of ecological and practical challenges while others see it as necessary due to rising insecticide resistance.
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Austin
World Health Organization
Texas
Greg Lanzaro
University of Texas’ Center For Tropical Diseases
Galveston
Anthony James
University of California At Irvine
Lanzaro
Austin American-Statesman
Andrew Spielman
Harvard School of Public Health
Senators urge quick Senate vote on Clinton impeachment trial
Senate leaders spar over how to proceed after House impeachment articles against President Clinton for perjury and obstruction. Orrin Hatch calls for rapid count of votes, McConnell favors witness testimony, Dodd backs censure, while Baker insists on a full trial.
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Senate
Greg Craig
White House
Fox News
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Clinton
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Hatch
Meet the Press
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mitch McConnell
Christopher Dodd
D-Conn
William Rehnquist
United States
House
Dodd
Leahy
Don Nickles
R-Okla
Nickles
Fox
Howard Baker
Roberts finds joy with Bratt as Stepmom opens
Julia Roberts gushes about boyfriend Benjamin Bratt and happiness in the Daily News. The star recalls a tumultuous romance history from Kiefer Sutherland to Lyle Lovett, insisting critics misread her. Bratt co stars on Law and Order while Roberts advances film career with Stepmom premiering Christmas Day.
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New York
Julia Roberts
Benjamin Bratt
Roberts
Daily News
Kiefer Sutherland
Lyle Lovett
Bratt
Law & Order
Jennings discusses family plans and Disney criticisms
Peter Jennings 60 says he would consider more children if Kayce Freed wants more after their one year of marriage. He defends ABC News against Disney influence claims, noting a prior World News report on Disney wage claims and defending their credibility amid a 20/20 controversy.
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New York
Peter Jennings
Kayce Freed
Kayce
Jennings
TV Guide
ABC News
Disney
World News
Haiti
Disney World
Woodard on beauty and pride in African heritage
New York actress Alfre Woodard discusses self image, embracing African roots and challenging beauty standards. She recalls a Zimbabwe trip that reshaped her view, and her aim to inspire young women across Africa and the United States to feel beautiful and worthy.
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New York
Alfre Woodard
Hollywood
West Virginia
Macon
Ghana
South Africa
Woodard
Daily News
Delta
Oklahoma
Cross Creek
Zimbabwe
Africa
Seinfeld Films New Amex Ad Series In Lancaster
Jerry Seinfeld travels across the United States for a new American Express commercial series. In Lancaster California he buys a tan 1966 Rambler for 731.41 dollars after a clerk confirms the model. Shooting spanned 11 days.
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Lancaster
Calif
Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Ontiveros Christmas Lights Brighten Neighborhood Scene
Elena Ontiveros shares how her family decorates for Christmas and Miguel Ontiveros enjoys arranging lights despite past vandalism. The home glows with stockings and decorations, drawing neighbors and children who visit and admire the yard while a broader area showcases festive displays on Ventura Drive Beechwood Avenue West 25th Street and more.
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Miguel Ontiveros
Elena Ontiveros
Ontiveros
Mickey and
Minnie Mouse
Sylvester
Tweety Bird
Ontiveroses
Dor
Ventura Drive
Beechwood Avenue
West 25Th Street
Fairlane Avenue
Brittany Lane
Conet Drive
Beechwood
52Nd Street
Tom Green
Esmond Street
Fountain Lane
Jbs Parkway
Attacks on Iraq Combine Missiles and Aircraft from Enterprise
U S forces employed Tomahawks and carrier aircraft in the northern Persian Gulf to strike a broad range of Iraqi targets. The first night hit barracks and headquarters of the Republican Guard while defenses and chemical plants along the Tigris were pounded.
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Persian Gulf
Navy
Tigris River
Tikrit
Kuwait
U.S
Henry
Shelton
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Enterprise
Bahrain
Baghdad
Iraq
Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia
Kelly Lawson
Barksdale Air Force Base
Gas prices hit all time low despite Iraq attack
In Camarillo California analyst Trilby Lundberg said the Lundberg Survey found the weighted average price of gasoline at 1.0355 dollars per gallon last Friday, down 1.12 cents from two weeks earlier. Inflation adjusted 1920 and 1979 prices were about 2.50 and 2.00 dollars respectively.
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Camarillo
Calif
United States
Iraq
Lundberg
Trilby Lundberg
Octuplets birth stirs mixed outcomes and history
Doctors described Chukwu’s high risk pregnancy and extreme delivery conditions as eight babies arrived after a protracted battle with fertility and privacy. Past octuplet cases show high infant mortality though some survive. The couple expressed faith and gratitude as news emerged.
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Chukwu
Sydney
Australia
Rosario Clavijo
Huelva
Spain
Mandy Allwood
Quick trivia and quotes from L M Boyd column
A mixed cache of trivia and humor from L M Boyd includes bucket sizes for golf balls at a driving range, dubious math jokes, notes on education history, lobster tomalley, pet wills for large parrots, Japanese wine trends, bullfrog territory, economy wordplay, and a plug for contact details and a website.
Odessa American publication details and contact
The Odessa American confirms its daily publication at 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas with second class postage. Postmaster address changes to P.O. Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Readers' Guide Switchboard Details
Readers guide contact lines include SWItCHBOARD 337 6262 for OROA, an out of town number 800 375 4661, and two email addresses with a web presence at www.oa0a.com. The fragment lists contact methods and a site URL.
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L.M. Boyd
Seattle
Oroa
J .Com
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