Counterfeit cash problem grows in Odessa area
Odessa Police Department Detective Kent Wilson reports a spreading counterfeit money ring in Odessa Midland and Ector County. About $1,500 in fake fifties hundreds and some twenties have been seized. The scam starts with two people then expands, with suspects estimated around 20 individuals. Businesses urged to report counterfeit money to the Odessa Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Kent Wilson
Wilson
Midland
Ector County
Odessa and Midland
Quick Strike Debate Grows Over Axis of Evil
Washington AP emboldened by Afghanistan success, lawmakers push for swift action to remove Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Lieberman warns he is a time bomb while Iran pledges cooperation against al Qaida. Not all axis foes face the same response, with North Korea seeking diplomacy and Iran urging toughness. No consensus on pace or means beyond Bush frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Afghanistan
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Saddam
Joseph Lieberman
Connecticut
al-Qaida
U.S
Javad Zarif
Iran
Fox News
State of the Union
North Korea
Congress
Lieberman
United States
Sen
Bob Graham
Florida
Senate
Congress Debates Amtrak Future Amid Subsidy Pressures
Congress begins debate on Amtrak’s future as a 1997 law pushes self sufficiency within five years. Inspector General Mead says funds shifted to costly promises like the Northeast high speed service, hurting maintenance in the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak debt grows while key long distance routes risk shutdown, including the overnight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amtrak
Congress
Transportation Department
Kenneth Mead
Gilbert Carmichael
Amtrak Reform Council
Congressional
George Warrington
Hiawatha
Milwaukee
Chicago
Redford woman treks 20 miles by burro for groceries
Judy Majors of Bedford guided her burro along FM 170 through Big Bend Ranch State Park to Lajitas to buy cookies and water for the animal. Neighbors recall her long reliability and past store visits as she travels about 18 to 20 miles for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redford
Big Bend
Edford
Judy Majors
Lajitas
Majors
Bedford
Rosendo Evaro
Evaro
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Presidio
van Horn
Silver City
New Mexico
Two Texas Jail Breaks Heighten Inmate Escape Fears
Authorities report two Texas jail breaks as evidence of growing ease for inmates to slip from custody raising concerns about security gaps and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valerie Ontiveros
Issa American
Axis of Evil
Teddy Roosevelt
Stick
Chuck Hagel
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Scott Freeman
Washington, D.C
Carmen Lomas Garza
Ellen Noel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!