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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1997

Page

5

Remorseful Fleiss Given 37 Month Prison Term

Fleiss 30 tearfully addressed the court before a judge sentenced her to 37 months in prison. The case involved alleged solicitation of prostitution services with a defense claiming a dating service. A $400 fine, three years probation, and 300 hours of community service were also imposed.

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Doctor- aided comeback for policeman after 1988 coma

Dockery, 43, woke from a long coma and spoke for 18 hours in a major recovery milestone. Doctors note he recognizes old friends, follows gazes, and responds to instruction, with his family citing improved alertness and new camping tips from shared memories. His 1988 shooting left him mute until now.

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AOL denies Russian users direct access

America Online bars local Russia access after fraudsters use stolen credit cards. Users can still reach accounts via Russian Internet providers Glasnet Russian Online or Matrix. Local numbers in 40 cities blocked. Spokeswoman Jean Porter cited high costs and ongoing fraud investigation.

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Two Survive Adrift Four Weeks After Raft Rescue

Two men survive adrift on a raft for four weeks after escaping a boat incident. They drifted at sea until rescue by a passing vessel. One says they endured harsh conditions but remained hopeful of survival. Authorities are coordinating a full report on their ordeal and health status.

Ex-editor admits theft of donations in final Valley Courier column

Les Wilson, 71, a longtime newsroom veteran and ex-editor, writes in his final Valley Courier column on January 1 that he is ashamed after stealing donations. The 43 year journalism veteran details his shame in the 4,600-circulation weekly that he founded in 1983 and later sold, noting he resigned after a Cincinnati paper reported the incident.

Les Wilson The Valley Courier

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