Congress funding push for math excellence
The House passed a 425 million local aid bill for math and science teaching while the Reagan administration proposed a 50 million scholarship program to attract future math and science teachers. A national study shows declining math and science achievement, with Oklahoma and NYU illustrating shortages and weak prep among teachers, highlighting risk to technological competitiveness.
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Cowboy Journey Highlights Endurance and Loneliness on 4200 Mile Trip
A Framingham man, Roberts, rode 4200 miles with his Appaloosa Comanche Time from Texas to California, enduring saddle ache, rain, snow, and loneliness. He credits companions, including a dog named C.T., and says he plans to become an actor in Southern California. He celebrated his 29th birthday in the desert and praises strangers who helped along the way.
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Iditarod Dogs Sprint From Anchorage To Nome In Record Field
A record field of 68 competitors began the 1,140 mile Iditarod race from Anchorage toward Nome. Fifty eight men and ten women paid 1049 dollars to enter as they face two weeks to a month of brutal Alaskan terrain, with a 24000 dollar first prize and the rest of the 100000 purse shared among the next 19 finishers.
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Man Sets Himself Afire in Protest Over Jobs in Alabama
Cecil Andrews, 37, an unemployed construction worker from Jacksonville, poured lighter fluid on his clothes and set himself on fire in the town square in front of a TV crew. He was in critical condition Saturday in a Birmingham hospital, burned over about half his body. Police Chief Paul Locke identified the incident occurring at 11:20 p.m. Friday.
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Weather winds spike as dust storms hit Texas highways
A strong cold front and intense low pressure rolled across Oklahoma and Texas Saturday. West Texas saw 40 mph gusts with a 98 mph burst at Davis Mountain Observatory while Rankin's Highway 349 section faced seven hours of closure due to blowing dust. Temperatures ranged from the 50s Panhandle to the 80s South Texas with scattered showers and continued gusty winds.
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Albuquerque Man Found Decapitated in Wheelchair Home
Bernalillo County sheriff reported Albert Anaya, 46, paralytic and wheelchair bound, was found decapitated on his living room floor Saturday. His brother in law Edwardo Chavez of Peralta discovered the scene around 11 a.m as Chavez regularly visited on Saturdays.
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Police block Embassy Row after eviction sparks mosque protest
In Washington DC on Saturday police shut Massachusetts Avenue along Embassy Row after a mosque eviction triggered a noisy demonstration by dissident congregants. At least three demonstrators were arrested for crossing barricades and disorderly conduct, according to DC Metropolitan Police spokesman Capt. Wayne Layfield.
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Islamic Center
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District of Columbia
The Odessa American Community Notice Card
Old printed newspaper masthead and subscription details for The Odessa American list USPS numbers address lines and delivery contact numbers. The block notes daily and Sunday editions, mail subscription price, post office filing, and change of address contact information.
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Texas
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Mass murder study notes on offender traits and motives
A report cites Louis D Hastings charged in deaths. Researchers Fox and Levin describe mass murder as masculine and often intrafamily, with most killers male, frequently gun-armed, and frequently tied to revenge or domestic strife. Geographic patterns show East and West Coasts higher risk.
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Levin
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Researchers classify mass murderers as sane but evil
Levin and colleagues describe mass killers as not legally insane, with most cases linked to robbery or targeted destruction rather than random violence. They distinguish few "glassy-eyed" deranged killers like Bundy, noting motives include pleasure and control. The study traces mass murder rising since the 1960s and urges understanding to spot future cases.
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Ted Bundy
Florida
Fox
VisionQuest uses rugged trek to reform troubled youths
A Tucson program leverages cross country wagon treks inspired by Plains Indian vision quests to reform delinquents. Officials report 70 to 80 percent of participants avoid re arrestment, while critics dub it controversial.
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VisionQuest
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