Immigrant crossings debated by Grupo Beta and Border Patrol
Grupo Beta reports 818 contacts with would be immigrants this month, nearly double Border Patrol’s 497 apprehensions. Director Maria de la Paz Reyes says most contactees are on riverbanks planning crossings, while Card Quevedo notes many Beta contacts never cross due to patrols. For the year Beta advises 9,819 would-be immigrants versus 7,935 apprehensions by Border Patrol. Beta has 15 agents, with six or seven on duty at a time.
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Sharon Stone Signs for Basic Instinct Sequel
Sharon Stone reverses stance and signs for Basic Instinct 2 for about 15 million dollars. The star will reprise her iconic role while Michael Douglas, Joe Eszterhas, and director Paul Verhoeven are not returning. Production will be by Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna, with a late 2001 or early 2002 release target. Stone expresses confidence the film will honor the original spirit.
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Dolly Parton weighs progress at Dollywood water park groundbreaking
PIGEON FORGE Tenn Dolly Parton spoke about mixed feelings during the groundbreaking for a 20 million water park beside Dollywood. Crews began razing a 35 acre site uprooting century old trees. She said progress has a price but she aims to save some trees while providing new activities for visitors.
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Britney Spears Museum Opens In Kentwood Heritage Center
In Kentwood Louisiana two locals convert part of the Kentwood Museum into a Britney Spears Museum. Sections cover her early childhood Mouseketeer years and current chart success. Parents donated childhood dresses and items. a gift shop will operate alongside.
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Jefferson Airplane sues Kantner over use of band name
San Francisco based suit accuses Paul Kantner of using Jefferson Airplane name without consent via Jefferson Airplane Volunteers in shows across San Francisco New York City and Mill Valley. Manager Bill Thompson says Grace Slick impersonation by a vocalist is improper.
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Border Patrol in Marfa sector Seizures Hit 128 Million
Marfa sector agents report drug seizures totaling over 1.5 million in estimated value with 50 459 pounds of marijuana and 2730 pounds of cocaine seized since Oct 1 1999. Spokesman Jorge Swank notes rising trafficking and warns of limited manpower across 421 miles of river and 135000 square miles. Presidio station employs 20 agents on a two year hardship tour.
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PRI Hope Persists in Chiapas Rally amid Acarreo Traditions
In Muktahok, Chiapas 40 Indian men led a donkey convoy to Tuxtla Gutierrez for a Labastida rally as PRI supporters cheered promises of jobs and health care. A village sociologist notes collective voting and fear of exclusion. Labastida leads Chiapas polls, with Cardenas favored by urban Indians.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Saturday draw
Texas Lottery results show Lotto Texas numbers 6 14 25 29 34 41 drawn Saturday June 24. Pick 3 numbers were 0 6 4.
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No winners in Lotto Texas drawing shocks officials
State lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night in the twice weekly Lotto Texas game. A winning ticket would have been worth about 16 million dollars. Wednesday night’s drawing will be worth about 21 million dollars.
Baptists Debate Bible Role and Potential Schism
The Rev Bruce Prescott criticizes Baptist interpretations claiming a quadrinity. The Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville asserts 15.8 million members and over 40,000 churches. If BGCT's 2.7 million members and nearly 6,000 churches break away, Texas would rank as the ninth largest denomination in the U S.
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Norman
Oklo
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Tenn
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Lawsuit Dismissed Against Papa John CEO Schnatter
Louisville AP reports a harassment case filed in May 1998 by Lesli BP Workman against Papa John’s CEO John H. Schnatter and the chain was dismissed. The suit alleged sexual discrimination conspiracy intentional infliction of emotional distress defamation and harassing communications.
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John H. Schnatter
Lesli BP Workman
Schnatter
Pizza
Odessa American contact and subscription details page
Public-facing page lists staff roles executive editor publisher advertising director and circulation. Provides office numbers, out of town line, email, website, classified department, and subscription rates for daily and weekend editions. Includes copyright notice restricting reproduction without permission.
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