Bush and Gore court voters amid warmth and contrasts
Campaign coverage details Gore and Bush in early 2000s stops, noting Gore’s measured appeal and focus on Social Security and Russian policy, while Bush courted crowds with witty, personable moments. Bush mishaps and corrections highlighted, including Timorese versus Timorese naming and baby kiss stunts.
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Burns signs long term underwriter deal with GM
Ken Burns secures a decade of financial security for Florentine Films with General Motors vowing to cover 35 percent of production costs. The pact supports Burns projects including a 20 hour Jazz series for 2000 and possible films on Mark Twain MLK and the National Parks while allowing long term planning for freelancers.
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Bradley: House gun amendment on Ten Commandments may be unconstitutional
Democratic candidate Bill Bradley argued the House passed amendment allowing Ten Commandments to be posted in schools could be unconstitutional. The 248-180 vote sparked immediate reactions from Gore, Bush, and Bauer as candidates weighed in. Bradley doubted the measure would pass constitutional muster.
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Corrected Divorce Record Notes Spelling Error
The June 13 Matter of Record item lists a divorce between Marko K. Donaldson and Cheri C. Donaldson. The first name was mis-spelled in the original entry and is corrected here.
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Cheri C. Donaldson
Reservoir project aims to dilute Spence Lake salinity
The Spence Lake remains at 15 percent capacity with 74 500 acre feet, far below its 488 760 acre feet capacity. A 12 000 foot long shallow canal will divert pumped water from the Colorado River into the lake to dilute salinity as a temporary drought measure. The district serves Odessa Big Spring Snyder Midland San Angelo and other West Texas cities.
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West Texas Rock and Roll Festival rename sparks dispute
City council proposes renaming the annual Holly festival to the West Texas Rock and Roll Festival provoking threats of a lawsuit from Holly’s family who claim profits would exploit Buddy Holly’s birthday and legacy. Community figures lament the name dispute undermining his hometown celebration and memory.
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Alex Cooke
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Texas
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Rock ‘N’ Roller
MCA Records
Einstein brain study hints at anatomy of genius
Witelson led a Lancet report comparing Einstein’s preserved brain with 35 men and 56 women of normal intelligence. They found similar overall brain size, but a rare sulcus absence in a region could enhance neuron connections, suggesting environment also shapes learning. Future work will scan living mathematicians for micro differences.
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John Gabrieli
Stanford University
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John Harvey
Harvey
Princeton
Debate on youth violence and NRA influence in gun legislation
Debaters note youth violence toll while Gephardt praises NRA funding and political reach. NRA backs a Dingell proposal limiting gun show sales with a 24 hour back ground check, while White House backed bills retain full background checks. Congress debates safety devices for handguns, raised age limit, and ammo clip bans amid uncertain votes.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Draw Thursday June 17
Winning numbers for Cash 5 are 3 24 2 36 38 and Pick 3 is 1 7 5. For the latest Lotto Texas results visit infoUne or call 580-4636 option 6600 for up-to-date draws.
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Quotes and quips from L M Boyd column fragment
A scrambled collection of quotes on topics from June movers to onions in foreign policy and a joke about the Mona Lisa. It includes a Turkish proverb, a Woodrow Wilson speech anecdote, a line about bathing suits, and contact note for L M Boyd in Seattle.
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Odessa American advertises its policy stating it may accept or reject any ad and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish. It provides out of town and toll free numbers and an email address for submissions and references its website.
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