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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 2000

Page

7

Marsh search widens for Bulger era victims near his former home

Police comb a Neponset River marsh near the Bulger residence in Quincy as investigators seek two murder victims tied to the notorious mob boss. A skeletal bone find at Dorchester beach is linked to Paul McGonagle, with Kevin Weeks’ tip guiding the search.

Quincy Mass James “Whitey Bulger Boston Dorchester Thomas Foley Donald K. Stern Neponset River FBI Paul McGonagle Kevin Weeks

Couple charged after girls found tethered in motel

Des Moines police report two sisters aged 10 and 5 were kept tied to furniture in a motel room while their parents worked at night. Donald Ray Melton Jr. and Kimberly E. Melton, both 26 and 27, were charged with child endangerment and held on $13,000 bail each after arrest at a Wal-Mart where they worked. The mother also faced arrest for permitting the abuse.

Des Moines Iowa Brian Danner Donald Ray Melton Jr Kimberly E. Melton Wal-Mart Melton Ashley Porter Sherrie Porter

Security guard shot dead at Social Security office in Sacramento

A man entered a Social Security office in Sacramento and fatally shot a security guard, wounded a bystander, then surrendered to police. Xioung Tou, 2, of Sacramento placed his gun on the desk and gave himself up. A 2-year-old boy believed to be his son was found in his car in the parking lot. The motive was unknown as officers searched for relatives including his girlfriend.Witnesses fled as the shooting occurred just after 11 a.m. The guard died en route to hospital, the bystander remained hospitalized in stable condition, and the child was placed in state custody.

Sacramento Calif Xioung Tou John Kane Kane California Highway Patrol

Teen charged in arson that killed 21 horses in Brooklyn

Frank Esposito, 17, was indicted on arson and animal cruelty charges for a June 10 fire at Bergen Beach Stables that burned 21 horses. He was freed on 75000 dollars bail. If convicted on arson he faces up to 15 years in prison.

New York Brooklyn Charles Hynes Frank Esposito Bergen Beach Esposito

Civil War sites stress slavery as war cause

Manassas and Richmond battlefield parks add slavery and secession to exhibits, citing congressional guidance. Historians say slavery was the driving force of the war, while critics accuse the change of political correctness and bias, though officials insist military history remains central.

Manassas South Congress Mark Russell Manassas National Battlefield Park Edward Ayers University of Virginia Ayers Park Service Joe Avalon Civil War Interactive Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond Park Cindy McLeod Dwight Pitcarthley Richmond Tredegar Iron Works Garland H. White U.S National Park Service

Officials warn scam targets black elderly in the South

Arkansas Attorney General Mark Pryor warns hoax letters target elderly black residents, offering supposed slave reparations or Social Security refunds to steal personal data. Letters urge sending name, address, phone and Social Security number to the National Victims Registrar. No confirmed identity theft yet. exposed seniors should check credit reports and contact Social Security.

Little Rock Ark South Arkansas Mark Pryor Congress Pryor Washington Social Security Administration Chuck Stovall Stovall Arkansans

Albright calls for foreign-born Americans’ right to presidency

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged that foreign-born Americans be allowed to run for president and pledged to back a woman candidate. She dodged whether she would have run if eligible, comparing it to a hypothetical pole vault in Sydney. She joined a White House Project and Times sponsored discussion on women’s leadership and public support for a woman president.

New York U.S Madeleine Albright United States Albright Clinton Sydney Australia White House New York Times Senate House of Representatives Marie Wilson Ms. Foundation For Women

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