Wildfire in Tonto National Forest Contained
A blaze in Tonto National Forest near Phoenix charred about 61 000 acres of scrub. crews reported it under control by Monday evening. A separate fire near Elden Mountain scorched 150 acres, prompting evacuations for six hours but no homes lost.
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Dave Killebrew
Elden Mountain
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Coconino National Forest
Sonya Tena
Brown Opens Office Doors for Saturday City Hall Sessions
San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown plans Saturday office hours starting June allowing 10 minutes per visitor from 8 30 a m. Visitors will take a number and receive coffee while Brown greets residents in a casual, public setting. The mayor has kept a high profile since January with ribbon cuttings and events including a reception for Elizabeth Taylor.
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Willie Brown
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Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
Yankton proposes Tom Brokaw Boulevard name
In Yankton South Dakota residents discuss renaming Broadway Avenue after NBC anchor Tom Brokaw. Brokaw says he is flattered but uneasy about the debate, fearing division in his hometown roots remain.
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Yankton, S.D
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Odessa American Public Opinion Poll Questions
A reader survey lists five questions for weekly responses. Topics include the FBI standoff with the Freemen, the impact of a higher minimum wage, a Texas Tech coach bonus of over $65,000, alleged foul play in William Colby's disappearance, and a federal gold medal awarded to Billy Graham and his wife. Respondents enter a four digit code per question and submit by Thursday midnight.
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Submit Your Answers by Fax to 915 333 7742
Those who want to submit their answers may fax to (915) 333-7742. You do not have to give your name to respond, but if you would like to, please provide your name and phone number.
Threat warns 1200 Jewish Americans in 12 cities
A letter threatens to kill 1200 Jewish executives and doctors in 12 large U.S. cities unless Israel withdraws. The FBI says organizations and individuals should stay on heightened alert. the letter, claimed by the International Freedom Fighters, is unverified by the ADL San Francisco chapter.
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Settlement in lottery case splits winnings between two men
Mills and Rains fought over a winning lottery ticket with 1 18 21 29 numbers. A clerk's videotape supported Mills buying the ticket at the store where it was purchased. Under a March settlement Mills received half the prize while Rains made no admission about ownership.
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Rains
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Austin
Freemen standoff nerves fray Montana locals eye action
In Brusett near Jordan, ranchers troubled by the seven week Freemen siege discuss rough actions. Neighbors accuse authorities of heavy FBI presence and question cropping plans as farmers fear land and livelihood loss amid the Justus Township occupation.
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Tom Stanton
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Stanton
Dean Clark
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God
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Skating entrepreneur blends arts and sport in Odessa
Sheely, a Bowie Elementary fifth grade teacher by day, runs a skate shop at 1109 East Scharbauer Drive in a predominantly Black Odessa neighborhood. She sells polishing stands for skates and plans to market a new acrylic stand in Albuquerque in June. Her venture links sports and education as she teaches reading from behind a partition and eyes a future rink in the desert.
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Hood
Underground Railroad
Sheely
Bowie
East Scharbauer Drive
Kunte Kente
Alex Halley
Sam
Co Oer
Cole
Prairie View A&m University
Australia
Albuquerque
Pueblo
Colo
Lake Placid
N.Y
Blade
Couple marries on busy Missouri turnpike road
In Sedalia Missouri Candy Key wed Clyde Rotramel at the middle of four lanes on Highway 50 near a Harley. The ceremony occurred Saturday without highway department approval as the couple and wedding party posed beside their motorcycles in the road.
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Clyde Rotramel
Issouri Highway
Highway Department
Odessa American Ad Policy Notice
The Odessa American announces policy on accepting or rejecting advertisements and limits liability for errors omissions or failure to publish any ad. It states postpaid mailing details and address changes handling. The notice lists postal and publication basics for Odessa Texas readers and advertisers.
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