Washington fires force evacuations in Klickitat County
A Washington grass and timber fire expanded to about 4000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing about 70 homes to evacuate. The blaze, reported Monday and growing Tuesday due to 100 plus degree heat and gusty winds, damaged roughly 15 structures near Cleveland and Bickleton. Firefighters from state and local agencies fought the flames. containment was about 40 percent with no full containment estimate.
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GM and UAW near end of Dayton Flint brake plant dispute
In Dayton two GM brake plants near settlement within a broader UAW GM accord. Officials say a framework exists to resolve remaining issues while the union bars strikes at the plants in exchange for GM agreeing not to sell the Delphi Flint East parts plant before January 2000. Ratification votes loom for Flint locals as mass production impacts linger nationwide.
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Tyson to play himself in film Black and White
Mike Tyson agrees to portray himself in the James Toback project Black and White set in New York City. The plot centers on white prep students and the murder of a black child with the murderer protected by a white father. Tyson is drawn in as a admired figure per the director.
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Tort museum planned in Connecticut sparks debate on unsafe products
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader seeks about 5 million dollars to build the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted Connecticut. Exhibits would feature problem drugs like Thalidomide and silicone breast implants, plus a mock courtroom for landmark product liability cases.
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New Terminal Plans Emphasize Centralized Concourse and More Bridges
Airport officials outline a one building terminal merging gate areas with the lobby. Five loading bridges will serve more flights, with monitors throughout to read flight info including baggage claim. Food concessions by Creative Host Services and Paradise Shops will run the mall style areas, with outlets like Little Caesars and Haute Dogma. FAA funds nine million, passenger charges twenty one million, and airport revenue five million finance the project.
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Golder Avenue widening faces resident concerns at town hall
City leaders sparred over widening Golder Avenue from 40 to 64 feet with new sidewalks and traffic signals. Residents fear higher traffic speeds and property value loss while officials note safety and long term mobility needs and a left turn lane.
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Frank Deaderick
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Clyde Butter
Jay Gibson
Graham Avenue
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Odessa
Squyres
Grandview
Lewinsky could sway Clinton impeachment debate and probe
Lewinsky may provide information relevant to the Starr obstruction inquiry and potential impeachment discussion as public opinion splits on whether Clinton lied under oath. The focus widens to possible influences on witnesses and the president’s sworn statements about Lewinsky and Currie.
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James Fisher
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Texas Wits and Drought Tales from Lone Star Lore
An essayic collage recalls Texas droughts and local lore. Humorous takes trace climate, history, and famous quips from Elmer Kelton to Gen. Sheridan and Senator Tillman, highlighting Texas contrasts between abundance and scarcity.
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Phil Sheridan
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Ben “Pitchfork
Tillman
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Reported for Tuesday Draw
Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 7 11 23 25 27 and Pick 3 8 1 5. Up-to-date numbers are available from infoLine by calling 580 4636 and entering 6600 for Lotto Texas and Cash 5 draws.
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Curious Q and A from L M Boyd column notes
In a compact Q and A, facts cover wine consumption by women, odd trivia about eyes and Irish identity, historic church trivia in Philadelphia and Manhattan, painted windows in Genoa, and a study of 178 couples split by college. Includes contact details for L M Boyd.
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Odessa American Ad Acceptance and Service Hours
The Odessa American states it may accept or reject any advertisement and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish for any reason. It lists service hours Friday through Sunday and notes coffee or similar details.
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