Tucker death row inmate seeks clemency amid faith and legal hurdles
Botsford asserts flawed commutation rules as Karla Tucker, convicted of killing Jerry Dean and Deborah Thornton, pleads for Governor Bush to commute her sentence. Tucker, now professing faith, would need 10 of 18 pardons board members for clemency. The Supreme Court denied her recent appeal.
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700 Club to air Tucker final interview before execution
Pat Robertson's 700 Club will broadcast Karla Faye Tucker's last Texas death row interview before her scheduled execution for a 1983 double murder with a pickax. Tucker, a former prostitute who says she found God in prison, asks for mercy while Robertson supports the death penalty but has urged sparing her.
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Pavarotti to miss three Met engagements after dizzy spell
The Metropolitan Opera said Luciano Pavarotti, 62, will rest and miss the next three performances of The Elixir of Love after a dizzy spell Sunday. Ramon Vargas will replace him on Thursday.
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Trial tactics unfold as Foster seeks speedy case handling
Paulsons' defense teams state they need evidence from McLaren while Foster notes the new charge limits penalties. The possibility of a lesser sentence could be off the table unless the victims were released safely. Foster expects a rapid trial as much of the discovery work is already done.
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Hospital official charged with embezzling 186000
Baker, in charge of billing and collection of laboratory fees at Ector County Hospital District, was charged with embezzling more than $186,000 between June 1989 and January 1991. Found guilty of theft in 1996, he received a 10 year prison sentence. Smith anticipated a quick investigation. Board members Hayes Torres Hetzler Trower Buice declined comment.
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Tobacco execs admit nicotine is the drug, not the cigarette
Internal tobacco documents introduced in Minnesota's $1.77 billion suit show executives and scientists long acknowledged nicotine as the drug delivered by cigarettes. The files argue concealment of hazards, while defense says findings were disclosed.
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Iraq crisis deepens as Albright vows U S action if needed
U S officials discuss unilateral military action against Iraq if diplomacy fails to force access for U N weapons inspectors. Albright plans Europe and Gulf consultations while Iraq seeks ICJ route. Iraqi officials denounce Butler remarks and call for defusing talks with Yeltsin envoy. Prices rise in Baghdad as fears of strikes grow and lanterns and candles surge.
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Albright Says U S Ready to Act Alone If Needed
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told reporters the United States is prepared to use force if diplomacy fails over Iraq and UN weapons inspections. She urged broader support but noted Iraq may seek a way out of confrontation while continuing to deny inspectors full access.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Contact Note
Winning Lotto Texas numbers are unofficial until verification by the Texas Lottery Commission. Est. jackpot about 33 million dollars for Wednesday January 28. regional Odessa office contact 4682 E University Blvd 915 368 5243, infoLine line offers Pick 3 and Cash 5 numbers.
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No Lotto winner. drawing estimate rises to $33 million
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Lotto draw. State lottery officials said there were no winners, and Saturday night's drawing is expected to carry an estimated prize of about $33 million.
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More Minorities Apply to UC Berkeley in 97
Berkeley AP report shows 59 000 high school seniors applied to UC nine campuses, an 8 percent rise and the largest one year jump in a decade. Black applications rose 3.1 percent, Mexican American applications up 10.1 percent while Asian applications fell 1.8 percent and white applications dropped 10 percent.
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Odessa American publication notice details
The Odessa American announces its daily publication location at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas and confirms USPS posting and address change procedures including a post office box for readers to send updates.
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Odessa American Classifieds Terms Notice
Readers guide contact details and ad policies outline the Odessa American terms for submitting advertisements. It states the paper may reject ads, is not liable for errors or omissions, and prohibits reproduction of content without permission. The notice preserves rights under federal law.
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