FCC to require price disclosure on pay phone calls
The FCC will force pay phones hotel phones and other public phones to reveal per minute rates and surcharges before calls connect. The rule aims to curb surprise charges on long distance calls while leaving actual rates unchanged and takes effect July 1. Consumers can bypass by dialing an 800 or 950 access code to connect directly with their carrier.
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Susan Ness
Federal Communications Commission
Bill Kennard
United States
At&t
MCI
Sprint
Parents as driving teachers push concerns and discounts
Jerry Johns cautions that parent teachers must follow approved curriculum to avoid deviation in driving habits. Bomer notes parents are effective teachers and naturally interested in safe driving. A new discount will help parent-taught drivers within several weeks.
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Jerry Johns
Johns
Bomer
Teen Byer Connection in Fabela Shooting Case
Fabela, awaiting trial for a Aug. 13 stabbing of 17 year old Shannon Sotelo, had been transferred to adult court. Sotelo has recovered. Officials say the shooting is not connected to the stabbing incident.
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Fabela
Shannon Sotelo
Sotelo
Jobs rate climbs as Texas weighs oil impact in year start
The December unemployment rate stood at 4.8 percent with the McAllen-Edinburg Mission area posting the state's highest rate at 17.7 percent. Experts expect the jobless rate to fall despite oil-price declines, citing improving overall economy and a strengthening labor market. Labor analyst John Kruse of the Workforce Commission in Austin notes difficulty retaining labor and offers cautious optimism.
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McAllen-Edinburg
John Kruse
Workforce Commission
Austin
Global News Roundup: Nicholson Duvall Queen Mother War Games
Munich actor Nicholson comments on presidential sex allegations involving Monica Lewinsky while promoting As Good As It Gets. Duvall discusses hypocrisy in Christianity and Hollywood. Queen Mother recovers from hip replacement after a fall. A Warsaw airport sale blocks Jackson park plans amid civil aviation affairs. Ford hedges on Cardinal of the Kremlin. Edwards and wife divide assets amid federal probe concerns.
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Germany
Jack Nicholson
Nicholson
White House
Monica Lewinsky
Warsaw
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Transport Ministry
Jackson
Birmingham Clinic Bomb Kills Officer and Injures Nurse
A bomb exploded near the New Woman All Women Health Care clinic at dawn injuring a nurse and killing Officer Robert D. Sanderson. Emily Lyons, 41, also from Birmingham, was hurt as authorities probe suspects amid broader antiabortion violence links. Gov. James pledges full state support while investigators pursue possible ties to other bombings.
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Terry Hermes
Lisa
Robert D. Sanderson
Emily Lyons
Birmingham
Coppage
Fob James
Summit Women’s Clinic
Michele Wilson
Summit
David Lackey
New Woman
All Women Health Care
Ala
Jones Scandal Expands Spotlight On Vernon Jordan
A federal court document underscores the jeopardy Monica Lewinsky faces without immunity. Prosecutors weigh charging her with lying in sworn statements and encouraging another to lie. Clinton denies a sexual relationship and any effort to influence testimony, while Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp are central figures in ongoing investigations and potential immunity deals.
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Ginsburg
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Lewinsky
Watergate Complex
Starr
Deborah Gershman
White House
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Clinton
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Vernon Jordan
Gennifer Flowers
Time Magazine
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Flowers
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Oval Office
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Jordan
Secret Service
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Wright
Eee
Conservatives Gather as CPAC Debates Clinton Controversy
About 1500 conservatives gather in Arlington for CPAC as controversy over President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky dominates the talks. Attendees split between urging focus on policy and condemning the president, with Paula Jones at a news conference during the event.
Texas Lottery Numbers and Verification Note
The Texas Lottery offers Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 results with up to date numbers via InfoLine at 580-4636 and extension 6600. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission, with the Odessa regional office at 4682 E University Blvd, (915) 368-5243.
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Lotto Texas
InfoLine
Texas Lottery Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Man Promises Court Not To Ride Horse In Clubs
MEMMINGEN Germany AP A man who rode his horse into a discotheque was fined 275 for animal cruelty and promised not to do it again Helms Hochsteiner said but into the beer garden yes. After police were called in 1996 the case went to court when he refused to pay the fine.
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Memmingen
Germany
Hans- Peter Hochsteiner
Hochsteiner
Akron man dies after swallowing live five inch fish
AKRON Ohio AP a man choked to death after attempting to swallow a live five inch fish on a dare. Paramedics removed the aquarium fish from Michael Gentners throat but could not resuscitate him. Three unidentified friends called 911 saying he had a fish stuck and trouble breathing. Police said charges were unlikely against them. If I dare you to jump off a bridge and you do it and youre 23 years old youre stupid.
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Akron
Ohio
Michael Gentner
Dennis Ragins
Gentner
Mike Matulavich
Odessa American Postal Notice Sample
A brief publication line from the Odessa American notes its mailing details including USPS 402-960, daily publication in Odessa Texas, and post office box for address changes. It confirms second class postage paid at Odessa and lists the Postmaster address.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Readers' Guide Notices From The Community
Classified note states Readers' Guide MAIN NUMBER email OA link and Freedom site publish any ad for any reason. The American disclaims responsibility.
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Freedom.com
Oaca.com
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