Global treaty moves toward banning long lasting chemicals
Delegates from more than 90 countries concluded a week of talks sponsored by the U N Environment Programme agreeing to work toward a global treaty within three years to eliminate 12 dangerous chemicals including DDT PCBs dioxins furans and hexachlorobenzene. Concerns from public interest groups focus on funding for developing countries to phase out pesticides.
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Gay couple’s separation ends decade of Washington influence
Washington lawmakers Barney Frank and Herb Moses have separated after more than a decade as a prominent gay couple. Frank, 58, cited privacy for the breakup, while Moses, 41, recently left Fannie Mae to open a pottery studio. Moses earlier gained spousal access rights as the partner of an openly gay member of Congress.
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Florida Inferno Forcing Thousands From Homes
Eastern Florida wildfires rage out of control on Thursday forcing thousands to evacuate. Officials say the blaze marks the worst flare-up since fires began a month ago, threatening communities and prompting emergency responses across affected counties.
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Florida wildfires drive 30 000 more from homes
Evacuation orders engulf northeastern Florida as dry fires push toward the Atlantic coast. About 30,000 more people in Flagler County and 40,000 in Brevard and Volusia were told to flee. National Guard members aided traffic control as fires scorched 322,000 acres since Memorial Day and at least 150 homes were damaged or destroyed.
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Odessa American Readers Guide Contact Details
Advert for Readers' Guide issue includes contact numbers for out-of-town readers and a general Odessa American note with phone line and website details. The item lists 800-375-4661 and a web address, with an email field and publication permission statement.
Red Cross donation guidance and contact details
How to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Call your local chapter or 1 800 HELP NOW. Mail donations to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund PO Box 37243 Washington DC 20013. Also see redcross org for online giving. Source: The American Red Cross.
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Texas Lottery Draw Summary for Friday July 3
Winning numbers for Cash 6 7 9 13 38 and Texas Million 82 23 69 99. Pick 3 numbers are 1 4 8. Up-to-date Lotto Texas, Pick 3 and Cash 5 results available via Infoline at 580-4636, option 6600.
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Fragmented Clippings From An Eccentric Almanac Panel
A mixed set of curiosities including bread wrapping history from 1913, early bread without labels, a Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez in Los Angeles, a legal quip about immaterial lies on the witness stand, an opossum fact, glassblowing craft insight, a Rocky Mountain hunter study hinting wives favor bear meat, a quip from Henry Youngman, and contact details for L. M. Boyd.
Odessa American publication imprint and postal info
Odessa American announces its daily publication details with office address at 222 E. 4th Street in Odessa Texas and postage and postmaster information including a change of address to RO. Box 2952 in Odessa.
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