U S and French Troops Evacuate Westerners in Ivory Coast
U S and French forces evacuated Americans and other foreigners from Korhogo in Ivory Coast before dawn. Helicopters landed in rebel-held territory to rescue nuns and Peace Corps workers while West African leaders pledged to press rebels to lay down arms and standby forces were placed on alert. President Obasanjo warned that threats to Ivory Coast endanger all.
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Ivory Coast
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Olusegun Obasanjo
Nigeria
Korhogo
U N inspectors meet to discuss return to Iraq
U N weapons inspectors plan to demand unfettered access for Iraq but may face limits unless the Security Council changes the 1998 deal. They revisit old gear, order helicopters, and test new tech as Washington pushes for a tougher, redesigned inspections regime with site restrictions.
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Iraq
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United States
Security Council
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Bush Administration
Window displays offer glimpse into the past in Odessa
A short feature by Sharon Denning notes a stroll along Grant Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets invites window gazing. The piece mentions Odessa's Hispanic Heritage Month observance with the Hispanic Heritage of Odessa dressing up six windows in honor of the occasion.
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Fourth
Fifth
Odessa
If You Go Ventanas de Pasado at Jim's Shop
Volunteers gathered older family pieces to recreate typical Hispanic home items in a small display. The 400 block of Grant Avenue hosts sites including Locker Room and Evans Flooring with cultural pieces from The Head Start Office. For info call 332-5666. See DISPLAYS on Page 2A.
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Evans
Grant Avenue
Uranga
Weis dedicates industrial training center in Midland
Legendary engine builder Franz Weis returned to Midland to preside over the dedication of the Franz Weis Industrial Training Center. Weis, 63, recovered from a heart attack suffered six weeks ago, and joined Jim Hall in transforming high-performance engines in the city.
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Franz Weis
Jim Hall
Weis
Mid
Internet now essential in college life says Pew survey
A Pew Internet and American Life Project survey of 2,054 college students finds 86 percent use the Internet versus 59 percent of the U.S. population. The study notes students rely on online research and digital resources, with a 2 percent margin of error.
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Pew Internet and
American Life Project
Candra Correa
University of Texas
Permian Basin
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