Trial opens in NY court for bombing plot case
In New York a jury pool of 100 faces a heavily guarded trial of a blind Egyptian cleric and 11 Muslims charged with seditious conspiracy over the 1993 World Trade Center blast and plots against the UN tunnels and a bridge. Prosecutors seek murder and terrorism verdicts.
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Illegal aliens robbed and stabbed near Nogales
Border Patrol reports two immigrants stabbed during a robbery by two bandits after they entered the United States illegally near Interstate 19 north of Nogales. Seven men and a woman were found. two stabbing victims were flown to Tucson in fair condition. The woman is the wife of one victim and remained in Arizona. six men were sent back to Mexico.
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Presley shrine blamed for deadly early morning blaze at Pearl's
Elvis Presley fans lit candles for his 60th birthday as flames ripped Pearl's Oyster Bar in Austin around 1 am. About 15 people escaped as smoke from a back storage area where a Presley shrine stood caused $250000 in damage.
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Remains Identified in Cameron County Park Mystery
Skeletal remains found at Adolph Thomas Park in Cameron County have been identified by dental records as Deborah Johnson a 42 year old San Benito woman who disappeared November 13. Officials say there is not enough tissue for an autopsy and the cause of death remains unknown. An employee from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge located the remains.
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Plane Crash Near Brownsville Airport Injures Three
A twin propeller plane crashed about one mile north of Brownsville International Airport Monday afternoon. Authorities said all three occupants survived and were in stable condition, including a child. No names or flight origin details were released. Police received the 4:22 p.m. call. aviation director Dan Weber identified the aircraft as a Cessna Navajo three.
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Leguizamo May Hang Up His Heels Soon
John Leguizamo, 29, star of Fox’s House of Buggin, says he may retire cross-dressing roles. He rose from Off Broadway shows Mambo Mouth and Spic-O-Rama and appears in To Wong Foo with Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes. Leguizamo recalls bullying in New York and saving self-esteem with humor.
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First Lady Hillary Clinton Nominates Image Misunderstanding
Hillary Rodham Clinton told female writers at the White House she bears responsibility for health care reform failure and called herself naive and dumb about image. She said others have defined her and she underestimated the need for political savvy advice.
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Gabon weighs OPEC membership dues amid financial strains
In Libreville Petroleum Minister Paul Toungui said Gabon has asked OPEC to cut its fees due to financial woes and may consider leaving if a mid February reply is unfavorable. Gabon proposes dues based on production or price rather than equal shares. current fees were about 1.8 million dollars per member in 1995.
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Texas Legislature to tackle gun, welfare, education reforms in 1995 session
Comptroller John Sharp leads lawmakers into a 140 day session with plans to debate concealed handguns, juvenile crime, welfare reform, liability laws, education control, and casino gambling. Despite strong views on issues, leaders foresee bipartisanship as Gov Bush and lawmakers start a cooperative, agenda driven session.
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All-State Musicians Highlight Area Choir Four Members
April Lollar of PHS leads as a junior among four area students earning All-State titles in music. The award includes an in-state San Antonio performance and chair rankings per part. ECISD music director Charles Nail praises the region’s top talent and local support for enduring West Texas musical tradition.
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Bush names Christie to head Texas State Board of Education
President Bush appoints Jack Christie of Houston a Republican to replace Democrat Carolyn Crawford of Beaumont as head of the State Board of Education. Christie joins a transition team as Education Commissioner Meno plans to leave around March 1 and pursue other opportunities. Teacher groups praise Meno, while prospects for education commissioner include Thaddeus Lott Moses and Sandy S. SS.
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Odessa American Classifieds Note and Contact Info
The Odessa American provides contact lines for classified ads, a postal address, and policy statements. It notes USPS registration, mailing details, a 24 hour classified fax line, and cautions that the paper reserves the right to accept or reject ads and is not liable for errors or omissions.
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