Man moved to mental hospital after White House fence incident
Leland Modjeski, who climbed the White House fence last week and was shot by Secret Service, has been transferred to St. Elizabeths Hospital after a jail psychologist interview. Prosecutor Eric Dubelier labeled him a paranoid schizophrenic and psychotic, while his public defender questioned the transfer's basis.
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Teens suffer higher violent crime risk, study finds
A Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows youths aged 12 to 15 faced a one in eight chance of victimization in 1993, while those 65 and older had a one in 179. The National Crime Victimization Survey covers over 100,000 people in 50,000 households. Urban areas show higher crime, with cars stolen five times and robberies three times more likely than rural areas.
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FDA clears bone loss test
The FDA approved a $50 urine test named Osteomark to show osteoporosis patients whether medicine slows bone loss. It does not diagnose osteoporosis but helps gauge loss rates by measuring osteoclast remnants in urine, aiding patient confidence in treatment.
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Marilyn Monroe stamp issued on birthday in Hollywood ceremony
Marilyn Monroe becomes the next U.S. postage stamp, issued nationwide on her birthday with first day ceremonies planned from San Francisco to Baltimore. Norma Jean Baker was born June 1, 1926, in a bid to rival Elvis Presley’s stamp rush. In Cape Canaveral, woodpeckers threaten Discovery’s planned June 8 launch as crews patch 71 holes in the external fuel tank and remove a nesting site near the pad.
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Michael Jackson previews HIStory with childhood portrait
Michael Jackson releases a new single set with a troubling self portrait of a sad eyed child. The songs Childhood and Scream appear on HIStory Past Present and Future Book 1 to hit stores June 20. Separately Helmsleys sue Trump for 100 million over alleged misstatements about the Empire State Building.
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Kinney denies sign language barrier in custody case
In a custody hearing Kinney admitted he cannot sign but can communicate with his daughter Sonya by pointing and writing letters. Sonya, aided by a court interpreter, says she asked her mother to learn sign language about 20 times with little result. Kinney also acknowledges a drinking problem and past neglect claims from George Hanson, with a June court date for a misdemeanor larceny charge after pawning tools to buy gifts for his children.
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Clinton signals broader U S role in Bosnia crisis
President Clinton proposed a broader United States role in Bosnia amid renewed NATO activity and hostage crises, saying U N peacekeepers may stay longer. Critics in Congress argued for explicit authorization, warning of a potential shift from air operations to ground deployment and demanding consultation with lawmakers.
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Craddick Oil Property Appraisal Law Faces Mixed Reactions
Rep Tom Craddick filed a measure standardizing oil and gas property appraisals using a two year price average. College officials worry ad valorem projections impact budget at tax cap. Goodwin says values already trending down and board declines filing an appeal to the appraisal review board. Gipson outlines need for a long range plan.
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American On Line survey questions for Odessa readers
The Odessa American lists a weekly online survey with five questions. Readers call 580 4636 to vote and enter four digit codes for answers. Deadlines are midnight Thursday and results appear in Monday’s paper.
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Tremor Shakes Alpine Texas After Major Quake
A weak tremor rattled Alpine six weeks after a 5.6 magnitude quake nearby. No damage or injuries were reported. The USGS said the minisule tremor was picked up at the Lajitas station, 76 miles south, at 8 01 p m. Alpine police described it as a quick jolt with no injuries. The April event was Texas most violent in over six decades, felt across San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and much of New Mexico.
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Odessa American Classifieds Policy and Contact Info
The Odessa American, published daily in Odessa Texas, outlines advertising policies and contact details. It notes postmaster information, address changes, and acceptance or rejection rights for ads, with liability limits for errors omissions or publishing failures.
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