Monachil Plans Patron Saint Rain Prayer For Snow
In Monachil Spain parish priest to invoke patron saint to end snow drought threatening the Sierra Nevada World Alpine Skiing Championships set for Jan 29 to Feb 12. Drought could force cancellation if snow fails to materialize. Nearby Oslo Norway hosts a new clinic helping hypochondriacs discern real illness from imagined symptoms opening March 1 in Bergen.
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U.N. Council Piles Pressure as Iraq Bypasses Sanctions
The Security Council renews crippling U.N. economic sanctions on Iraq after accusing Baghdad of secretly selling oil via Iran to dodge the oil embargo. France and Russia push for easing, but the United States and Britain oppose. Ambassador Madeleine Albright says oil profits fund the regime.
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Mechanical traffic gorillas retired for safety standards
In Alaska two life size remote road gorillas atop barrels with rotating paddles were removed after safety concerns. Federal Highway Administration ruled humans must direct traffic with signs, prompting the retirement of the costumed devices.
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Oil company president arrested for gas meter fraud
Oklahoma City officials say Donald L. Snyder, 55, president of Snyder Petroleum Inc., was indicted by a federal grand jury on 24 counts of mail fraud for creating false gas readings sold to Transak Gas Gathering Co. The scheme involved more than 136000 dollars in 24 payments from February 1992 to February 1994.
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Dunst comments on Hollywood while vampiric fame amuses
Kirsten Dunst voices mature views on Hollywood while recalling vampiric role in Interview With the Vampire. She notes young actors losing groundedness and reveals liking biting people as part of the spoof with fake blood tubes.
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No tickets win Lotto jackpot at 11 million dollars
The Associated Press reports no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday for Lotto Texas. The numbers were 1, 2, 16, 27, 35 and 41 from a field of 50. Saturday's estimated jackpot is 11 million dollars.
Bombing range not best place for drive
A civilian trudged onto Fort Bragg range Monday night, drove his Ford Bronco into the middle, and walked out as soldiers prepared to fire. The truck became stuck amid thousands of rounds of unexploded ammunition. Military police arrested Glen Woodcock after he sought help. Col. Woodrow Wilson called the range dangerous and clearly marked, deeming his escape a miracle.
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KOCV Faces Cuts If Federal Support Ends In West Texas
KOCV TV faces possible end of local programming including political forums and West Texas Journal if federal funding declines. Station director McCarroll notes Permian Basin reach of 300 thousand, state funding absence, and limited cable access. He envisions cooperation with Amarillo El Paso and Lubbock broadcasters and keeping staff under 10 if money dries up. The AP contributed to this report.
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Farrakhan's Role in Malcolm X Murder Talk intensifies
Legal hearings reveal Qubilah Shabazz's alleged enticement into a plot against Louis Farrakhan. Prosecutors seek motive tied to Malcolm X's assassination. U.S. Attorney says a key conspirator cooperated while Farrakhan's whereabouts remain undisclosed. The case recalls long standing suspicions about Farrakhan's involvement.
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I-27 Extension Feasibility Study Moves Forward in Texas
Officials discuss extending I-27 from Lubbock to Odessa Midland, with HDR Engineering conducting an 18 month study to assess practicality. Local leaders urge continued effort despite uncertainty, citing potential economic gains and needed lane capacity for future traffic.
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Odessa American User's Guide Published Daily
Odessa American releases a user guide for advertisers and readers noting contact points for advertising and classifieds, postal details, and policy statements about accepting ads and liability for errors or omissions. The notice outlines the paper's address, post office, and general caveats on representation and publication.
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