Gramm denies authorizing parole letters 16 years ago
Senate candidate Phil Gramm denied authorizing letters urging parole for a repeat felon and two other convicts. A former aide said she wrote in Gramm's name without permission, the same aide framing. The Mother Jones piece links one case to 1980 when Gramm was in the House.
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Dallas swears in Ron Kirk as mayor and council
Newly inaugurated Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk pledges a era of civic pride and unified purpose after years of bickering. The ceremony featured House Speaker Pete Laney and departing officials, with former Gov. Ann Richards in attendance.
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Firefighter loses vacation pay over rescue trip
Dallas firefighter Fletcher Dahman joined the Oklahoma City rescue at the request of his Air Force Reserve unit, costing two weeks of vacation time though he received two paychecks and was not forced to go. City officials will not grant vacation pay but are exploring other benefits. In a separate note, Fair Park, home to the State Fair of Texas, was placed on America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list due to planned closures of Art Deco Texas Centennial buildings from 1936. The National Trust cites preservation concerns and potential fixes.
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Royal charity begins at home duchess focuses on work
The Duchess of York says charity will start at home and she will cut back charity trips to focus on commercial activities. She is separated from Prince Andrew and lives west of London with her daughters while paying rent.
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Lawyers Tied to Cali Cartel Indicted in Bribery Scheme
Federal authorities announce indictments alleging former Justice Department lawyers aided the Cali cartel after leaving government service. They allegedly bribed, warned witnesses, and produced false evidence to shield cartel leaders like Gilberto Rodriguez-Orejuela. The probe named Moran and Ferguson among others, with 22 arrests to date.
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American On Line survey questions for Odessa readers
Odessa American offers a weekly interactive survey via telephone. Call 580-4636 to vote on five questions about Bosnia troop deployment Gingrich a presidential bid recession views boss relations and O J Simpson guilt. Participants enter four digit codes and may skip questions with midnight Thursday deadlines.
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Readers may submit answers by fax to 915 333 7742. Name and phone number optional for quoting. providing them allows attribution if quoted.
Correction: Odessa High senior Brandi Raymond named ninth in class
A correction clarifies that Brandi Michelle Raymond was ninth in Odessa High School’s top ten graduates as reported in Saturday’s edition. The error affected the listing of a top ten senior not her placement.
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New Judicial District Would Cut Backlog in Rural Texas Counties
Local officials say a new circuit court will cover Hudspeth Culberson Brewster Pecos Presidio and Reeves counties with faster hearings, more inmate processing and reduced jail costs. Gov. Bush to appoint the judge. elections in 1996.
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Funeral director faces charges over body handling in Vermont
Franne Kitney Nelson warns families fear burials lack funds and trust erodes after lawsuits. In Vermont, Titemore’s license was revoked. he pleaded innocent to moving a body without a license. Police linked him to exhumation cases amid no clear fraud yet detected.
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Radon in homes linked to lung cancer risk
Radon, a natural radioactive gas from underground rocks, may raise lung cancer risk when concentrations exceed 4 picocuries per liter. EPA advises homeowners to retreat areas above this level. Jay H. Lubin of NCI notes the study confirms earlier miner-based findings, analyzing 2700 deaths among miners and 65,000 worker exposures.
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Odessa American Classifieds Contact and Policy
The Odessa American outlines ad submission rules including no written permission required for certain ads, contact details for Classified Department, and rights reserved. It states the paper may reject or discontinue ads and is not liable for errors or omissions in advertising and representations of facts.
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