United States pushes for Israeli withdrawal from Beirut
The United States launches a new diplomatic push to remove Israeli forces from west Beirut as Marines prepare to enter for self defense if needed. Washington expects withdrawal by week’s end, while diplomats press for full evacuation including east Beirut. Marines, with 800 on the ground and 1,000 nearby, join French and Italian units entering the city as tensions remain high.
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Border Patrol sweeps shift west as Texas sees record migrant surge
Neal notes weeklong West Texas sweeps moving north from Odessa with arrests tagged as routine. Texas agents report a second straight monthly record of illegal entries, with 10,300 apprehensions in September and 20,000 in the first three weeks along the 1,200 mile border.
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Spain extradites convicted American to US for new trial
A Madrid court approved extradition of American George Gregory Korkala 42 to the United States to face a new trial on gunrunning and Neutrality Act charges. Korkala was convicted in absentia in Manhattan state court alongside former CIA agent Frank E. Terpil and faces up to 53 years in prison. The United States must certify by November 24 that he will receive a new trial.
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Fare wars reshape US airlines amid fuel-saving jets
MuseAir and other new carriers press lower transcontinental fares from 499 to 238 and 119 one way, with Houston to Los Angeles nonstops at 130. Major lines trim prices to stay competitive while stressing service. Southwest and MuseAir say they are not in a price war, citing productivity and market forces.
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Subpoenas Issued As Atlantic City Mob War Rally Grows
Police in Trenton have issued subpoenas to more than 30 suspected mob figures as part of a special grand jury probe of organized crime in Atlantic City. Col. Justin Dintino says the effort aims to indict and convict those operating in the area and to gather documents from mob associates.
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Odessa American publication and delivery notice
The Odessa American mails daily and Sunday editions at annual rates listed. Delivery problems contact number provided. Subscriptions include second class postage. mail changes go to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas.
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Weather update shows cooler nights and fair days across Texas
Cooler tonight with fair skies and mid 50s lows. Saturday stays fair and cooler with highs in the mid 80s and easterly to southeasterly winds. A trough brings scattered thunderstorms to northern Texas Panhandle today, with most areas remaining clear elsewhere. Readings span 51 in Marfa to 69 in Galveston.
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