Russian air raids strike Grozny palace despite truce promise
In Grozny battle lines flare as Russian jets bomb the presidential palace and shelling devastates the city. Chechen fighters guard streets near the train station while Dudayev reportedly hides in a bunker. No casualties reported. In London, Archbishop Habgood calls public school worship policy into review, noting poor compliance and potential anti religious effects.
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Surfers Barred at 9 Recife Beaches After Shark Attacks
Authorities ban surfing at nine beaches near Recife in northeastern Brazil after 11 shark attacks in the past year. A 17 year old was bitten on the foot while swimming 100 feet from shore, and a surfer died on December 2 from a shark bite to the thigh muscle.
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Sharks drive four month ban on nearshore water sports
In the Southern Hemisphere summer, authorities impose a four month ban on windsurfing kayaking and body-boarding as scientists link attacks to one or two sharks possibly tiger or lixa. Tigers or lixa sharks tend to swim closer to shore to give birth during summer.
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Gingrich proposes laptops for the poor at tax committee
Speaker Newt Gingrich urges Ways and Means to consider a tax credit for the poorest Americans to buy laptop computers. He frames it as a signal that the nation is moving into a 21st century information age and pledges inclusion for those left behind.
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Dan Quayle Undergoes Appendectomy For Benign Growth
Former vice president Dan Quayle had his appendix removed at Indiana University Medical Center after surgeons found a mucinous cystadenoma on a CAT scan. He was eating normally and watching TV Thursday, with tests including X rays and a colonoscopy reported.
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Queen Mother braces for royal divorce shock
The Queen Mother's private secretary said she anticipates the Prince and Princess of Wales will divorce in her lifetime and can withstand the shock. He called the Duchess of York vulgar and dismissed discussion of royal crises as not worth her attention.
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No winners in latest Lotto drawing ups Texas jackpot
In Austin, AP reports no one matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Lotto Texas. The next draw could reach 10 million dollars on Saturday. Wednesday's winning numbers were 3 12 22 28 32 39.
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New Year Lottery Winner Claims Texas Jackpot
Foster McMillan of Euless claimed his share of the $10.4 million Lotto Texas jackpot, receiving a $265,192.64 check as the first installment of his $5.2 million portion. A second winning ticket was sold in Abilene with no contact yet from that winner.
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Kramer reveals first name Cosmo on Seinfeld
New York AP Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld's neighbor, is revealed to fans as Kramer’s first name in a recent episode The Switch. George overhears Babs reveal Cosmo to Seinfeld and Elaine and Kramer declares he will now be Cosmo. NBC did not confirm prior to air.
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Wind Chill Factor and Cold Weather Advice
The wind chill index estimates how cold it feels outside, though it varies by person. Warm clothing is advised as skin can freeze and frostbite risk rises with wind, while today’s forecast predicts highs around 55 to 58 and lows near 28 with 20 to 30 mph gusty winds from the west.
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Salvi suspect faces arms charges tied to abortion clinic plot
Salvi, 22, faces charges carrying up to ten years per count after a Massachusetts attack tied to anti abortion activity. Investigators found anti abortion literature and a clinic target list in his truck and apartment. He is described as an unstable loner with a complex motive and ties questioned by anti abortion leaders.
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Dole and Clinton discuss early GOP agenda in Cabinet Room
The session with President Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Dole featured talk of an anti discrimination bill applying to private businesses and measures to curb unfunded mandates. Gingrich echoed calls to pay as you go, while House leaders promised votes on tax cuts and welfare reform within 100 days. The Contract With America framed the political push.
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Odessa American Classified Guide Note and Contact Info
Publication notice from the Odessa American outlines contact numbers for Advertising and Classifieds, postal addresses for changes, with statements about the paper’s rights and liability limits for advertisements. The note specifies an advertising director, classified department, and 24 hour fax line.
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