Railroad Killer sentenced to death amid family grief
Investigators probe lead of contaminated fuel as the man known as the Railroad Killer receives a death sentence. The case spurs mourning among relatives while the legal process moves forward.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2000
Page
1
Longest serving senator returns to Senate after hospital visit
In Washington AP reports Sen. Thurmond, the longest serving member, appeared in the Senate to open the day after a Friday hospital visit. A spokeswoman identified Genevieve Erny as the source confirming his absence and return to duties amid ongoing health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Genevieve Erny
Senate
Thurmond
Court to rule if clean air rules overstep government
The Supreme Court agreed to decide by 2001 whether federal clean air standards went too far, potentially limiting EPA power from rules adopted in 1997 to curb smog and soot. Government lawyers cite health benefits for Americans while opponents argue Congress curbs. The American Lung Association defends the rules as vital for vulnerable populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Environmental Protection Agency
John M. Caruthers Jr
Association
Michigan
Ohio
After 51 years, teacher packs up for good
Doris Whisenand retires after a 51 year teaching career, 44 years in Burleson Elementary second grade in room B-6. She chose elementary education in junior year, saying she knew she was in the right place and enjoys guiding young learners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Whisenand
Whisenand
Burleson Elementary
Chaos in South Lebanon as Israeli ally militia collapses
In Beit Yahoun and across South Lebanon Shiite guerrillas and supporters rushed in to reclaim villages held by Israeli forces as Israeli-backed militia units abandoned posts. The upheaval raised alarms of renewed Israel deployments to keep guerrillas out and pushed toward an earlier withdrawal before the July 7 deadline. Israel’s cabinet met late, with Haim Ramon saying a broader response and stronger action could come sooner than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beit Yahoun
Lebanon
Israel
United Nations
South Lebanon
Haim Ramon
Ehud Barak
Committee recommends disbarment amid Clinton inquiry
In Little Rock AP report the committee moves to disbar former Arkansas governor and current president Bill Clinton, citing formal complaints and findings. Clinton, a lawyer for over 25 years and ex-law professor, has not practiced since the 1980s between governorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Lewinsky
Clinton
Arkansas
University of Arkansas Law School
Lebanon celebrates amid Shiite and Amal support in border towns
Crowds in Lebanon thronged streets waving flags of Shiite groups Shiite Amal as vehicles and on foot moved through Adaisseh and surrounding villages. Residents like Qassem Rammal voiced profound happiness amid the border scene near Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Qassem Rammal
Adaisseh
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