BTK arrest shocks minister in Wichita
The Rev. Michael Clark, longtime associate of Dennis Rader at their church, expressed disbelief after police identified Rader as the BTK killer. Clark recalled his shock as he learned the news, saying he knew Rader as a helper with church duties and tech tasks.
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Reverend Clark Faces Trial Moral Dilemma in BTK Case
The Rev. Michael Clark, leader of Christ Lutheran Church in Wichita, grapples with defending Dennis Rader, accused BTK killer. Since Rader's Feb 25 arrest, Clark ministers to his congregation, comforts Rader’s wife, and confronts a possible split within the church as detectives link a church diskette to evidence. Clark says he cannot assume guilt, aiding Rader despite the horrific charges.
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Wrights Ennis Brown House Threatened by California Mudslides
In Southern California weeks of heavy rain loosened hillside soil and compromised Wright’s Ennis-Brown House near Griffith Observatory. Inspectors found a crumbling retaining wall and sections of the Mayan inspired concrete block compound off limits while the main residence, set on bedrock, was deemed habitable for entry. The 1924 National Register property, donated to a preservation trust in 1980, is famous for stone and ironwork and has housed tours of its art glass doors and pool.
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Search expands for missing person in Andrews area
Jody Manning of Equu Search runs operations at the Andrews community center where part of the team arrived at 3:30 a.m. Friday. The operation is led by Tim Miller with assistance from Duncan’s nephew Joey Robertson, a Huntsville special prosecutor. Equu Search plans planes and volunteers, aided by US Customs, Texas Rangers and Texas DPS, using planes, helicopters and infrared gear in a broad, multis agency effort.
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Leviathan lobster Bubba to live on as shell at Pittsburgh Zoo
The 22 pound lobster Bubba will be kept as a shell at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium to educate students while some meat is sent to labs for testing. Officials suggest Bubba died from saltwater stress or relocation stress after being moved from Nantucket to Whaley's market and then quarantine. Researchers estimate Bubba aged about a century given typical growth to eating size.
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Search Continues For Bonnie Duncan In Andrews Texas
Police and sheriff deputies plus Texas Equa Search hunt for Bonnie Duncan part owner of Buddy's Drive-in. Duncan drives a 1999 white roofed black bottom Dodge Ram truck with plate 8PT-X41. CrimeStoppers offers 2500 reward. call 523-HELP or Andrews Police 523-5675 or Andrews County Sheriff's Office 523-5545.
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Texas Equu Search Mounted Team Established in 2000
The Texas Equu Search Mounted Search and Recovery Team began in August 2000 to aid in locating missing persons with volunteer horse mounted search. It formed in North Galveston County due to high missing person activity in South Harris and North Galveston counties per its Web site.
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Police coordinate ground searches across four counties
Jones said ground searches are underway in Andrews Gaines Martin counties and Lea County New Mexico. The Odessa Police Department has also dispatched personnel to assist in the investigation. An aerial search has covered 4000 to 6000 square miles.
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Perryman urges UTPB as hub for economic discussion
Perryman urged UTPB to become a center for economic dialogue noting Texas A&M Universitys strong role in development and CEEDs location near Midland International Airport. He cited oil industry trends as a rationale for attracting students to teach about oil and energy management, amid plans for a new energy management studies certificate.
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OSHA cites Big Dog for five serious electrical violations
OSHA issued a willful protection ruling for disregard to federal law and cited Big Dog, a subsidiary of Acme Energy Services with 300 Midland area employees, for five serious violations including labeling circuit panels, grounding electrical installations, covering exposed wiring, using noncompliant flexible cables, and exposing wiring on outlets and switches at the rig site. The agency notes a serious violation carries a substantial probability of death or serious harm.
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