Television’s all seeing eye and the rise of video culture
A critique of television and video’s invasion of private life. TV turns porch sitters into couch potatoes and makes spectators of intimate moments from recitals to sports. It chronicles space shuttle disasters, political rise and fall, and even Hank Gathers’s death on camera, provoking fascination and revulsion.
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America
Dick Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Hank Gathers
Gathers
Big Brother
Fugitive James Lister Jr. Caught After Big Spring Kidnapping
FBI agents arrested 33 year old James Henry Lister Jr. in Amarillo on Wednesday in connection with an alleged Sunday kidnapping at a Power House Church of God in Christ in Big Spring. He allegedly forced his estranged wife from the church, firing a shot into the ceiling.
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Amarillo
FBI
Midland
Big Spring
James Henry Lister Jr
Justice of the
China Long
the Pollard Lister
Lister
Potter County
Terry
Carter downplays lawyer issue in judge race
Odessa Republican candidate Carter, not a lawyer, downplays the need for legal training for the county judge position. He aims to be as close to legally trained as possible by January 1, 1991, while noting education details and forum remarks.
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Carter
Odessa
Ector County
Odessa College
Ple
Democrats Square Off for Precinct 4 Commissioner Seat
Four Democrats compete for the Precinct 4 spot on the Ector County Commissioners Court with no Republican candidate in the race. The primary winner advances to November unless no candidate exceeds 50 percent, triggering a runoff on April 10. The $30,240 yearly post includes Armando Rodriguez, Joe Hernandez, Don Dangerfield, and Bob Bryant. Rodriguez, 29, prioritizes job creation.
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Ector County Commissioners Court
Occa
Pam Joe
Eddie’’ Hernandez
Eer
Don Dangerfield
Bob Bryant
Armando Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Eee
Representative race pits youth against experience
Youthful Pete Pals and veteran Harrison discuss the tough economy in West Texas. They cite workers compensation costs and school district funding as key issues while warning of district consolidation. The race centers on age versus experience and the need for seniority in redistricting.
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Eee
Dudley Hs Dao
Pete Pals
Texas
Garten
Eee Harrison
Harrison
MCH weighs join to boost Medicaid funds
Ector County Hospital District Board considers legal action with Texas hospitals to recover Medicaid payment losses. At a Wednesday meeting administrator J. Michael proposed allying with Methodist staff of Dallas to seek increased funding from state and federal agencies. Medicaid reimburses about 32 cents on the dollar, costing MCH roughly 3 million annually.
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Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors
Texas
Medical Center Hospital
J. Michael
Methodist Staff of
Dallas
Pachict Financial
Ann Pinkerton
Midland flag charges may be first of their kind in state
Midland County charges three men with desecration of a venerated object under a Texas statute. Timothy Holt 17 Steven Pyles 18 face two counts each, jailed on 1000 bond. A third man is charged with flag creation. warrant issued in Midland County. Local officials note the case tests a state statute amid debates on constitutionality.
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Midland
Texas
Rejchrey
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Ken Brodnax
Junior
Julie
Bobo
Hellman
Edwards
Bowen
Tolbert
Bobbie Harper
Jordan
Hadden
Bedford
Smith
Bryant
Precinct 4
Dangerfield
McH
Glenn Kiang
MCH Board of Directors
Steve Hall
Austin
Hienels Bn
Texas Ritor
Jim Mattox
Idland County
Mark Dettman
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