United States pounds Afghanistan for second night
The United States pounded Taliban targets in Afghanistan from the air for a second night as Bush creates an Office of Homeland Security with Tom Ridge in charge. FBI probes possible terrorism behind anthrax in Florida. Ashcroft urges vigilance amid ongoing anti-Taliban strikes.
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Bowie Junior High Player Hurt in Game at Ratliff Stadium
Franklin Calderon, a Bowie Junior High ninth grader, remained in stable condition at Medical Center Hospital after a head injury suffered Saturday during a football game against Bonham at Ratliff Stadium. His uncle Bill Bradshaw said Calderon regained movement in all limbs and woke Monday afternoon saying it hurts, calling the development a miracle as doctors monitor him.
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Mixed reactions in Permian Basin to U S strikes
Residents in the Permian Basin express varied views as the United States resumes bombing Afghanistan in a war on terrorism. Rev A L Patrick of Shiloh Baptist Church voices opposition, calling the bombings sad and urging leaders to pursue justice without more deaths.
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Two Die in Midland County Head-On Crash
Two men died Monday in a head-on collision south of Midland at the TH 349 and County Road 1213 intersection. Jimmy Lee Powell, 31, of Midland drove the Mack truck. Robert Robison, 21, of Spring Branch drove the Nissan pickup. Robison and a passenger in Powell’s vehicle died at the scene. The wreck occurred around 7:51 a.m. and remains under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Oil editor John Paul Pitts dies at 64 in Brownwood
John Paul Pitts, 64, veteran oil editor of the Midland Reporter-Telegram, died after a heart attack at Lake Brownwood. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Midland. Pitts joined the paper in 1984 and was praised as a strong oil industry advocate.
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