Rock and Roll Pioneer Roy Orbison Celebrated in Wink
Rock and roll pioneer Roy Orbison will be celebrated in his hometown of Wink this weekend. A West Coast film company will record the event for an upcoming documentary, highlighting Orbison's enduring influence and hometown tribute.
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Oklahoma bombing case delays extend Nichols indictment window
Prosecutors received 19 extra days to seek an indictment against Terry Nichols in the Oklahoma bombing case. No specific date set by U S Magistrate Ronald Howland, with June 26 as a potential target and August 11 sought in related motions. McVeigh’s team objects as the Speedy Trial Act timelines adapt to pending motions and hearings. Nichols detained April 21 and charged May 9. McVeigh arrested April 21.
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Kindergartner suspended for bringing table knife to school
A 6-year-old at Agnes Little Elementary School drew a 10 day suspension under a zero tolerance policy for weapons after the knife fell in class. State Child Advocate Laureen D Ambra called the action an over reaction and requested a hearing to reinstate the student. The policy defines any knife as a weapon and mandates 10 days for weapon possession from kindergarten through high school.
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Stallone wedding called off officially
LOS ANGELES Stallone wedding to Angie Everhart has been called off. Publicist Paul Bloch said there is no stated reason. Stallone 48 and Everhart 25 had announced their engagement in April.
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Animal sanctuary in Middletown saved from foreclosure
Pets Alive, a shelter for abandoned and abused animals near Middletown, pled for public help after facing foreclosure. The drive raised enough funds to save over 100 animals including North the blind retriever and Andrew the abandoned steer, with the facility housing many pets indefinitely until homes are found.
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Seminole dealer Condit recalls Washington hearing moments
In a telephone interview Condit, who runs John Deere dealers in Seminole Plains and Pecos, recounts a Friday hearing in Washington with President Clinton and Vice President Gore. He jokes about Arnold Schwarzenegger playing him in a movie and notes the paper forms shown on stage symbolizing regulatory burdens. He says the meeting was an honor for a West Texas small town.
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Mantle Receives Liver Transplant Bilateral Update From Baylor
Doctors reported Mickey Mantle’s condition improving to serious but stable after a liver transplant at Baylor University Medical Center. The procedure replaced a liver ravaged by cancer and disease, followed by blood transfusions and anti rejection therapy. Family members expressed gratitude as Mantle faced the critical 48 to 72 hour post op window and potential infection or bleeding risks.
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O Grady Returns From Near Miss Over Bosnia
Pilots and babies in the crowd as an F 16 sat behind the dais. O Grady survived a NATO mission over northwest Bosnia when his plane was hit and he ejected. He landed in Serb territory, hid, and later heard search parties and gunfire while surviving on rations. He plans to resume flying after returning to the United States and possibly visiting the White House. Aviano serves as a NATO flight staging base enforcing the no fly zone over Bosnia.
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Couple exploits loophole to gain Medicaid eligibility through divorce
A federal rule allows excess income to be put in a trust to revert to the state after death. A couple in a Medicaid gap near the cutoff arranged a divorce to keep pension income from counting. An appellate court upheld denying benefits, warning divorces to gain eligibility could be encouraged. Supreme Court later ruled the pension could not be counted as income for the ex-spouse.
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