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Hispanic clubs to
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Hispanic Presidents’ Council is
sponsoring an Open House tonight at
7 p.m. in the MSC room 292 B.
Twelve Hispanic organizations, in
cluding Hispanic Business Students
Association and Mexican American
Engineering Students, will participate
in the event.
Each club will display literature
about their organization. A sign-up
sheet at each table will be available
for students interested in joining.
SBSLC focuses on
unity, leadership
A total of 1,100 students, from as
far away as California, attended the
Southwest Black Student Leadership
Conference at Texas A&M last week
end. Students attended luncheons, an
oratorical contest, religious services
and workshops with guest speakers.
One of the highlights of the the
weekend conference was the ap
pearance of Sharon Pratt Kelly, the
former mayor of Washington, D.C.The
former mayor gave an inspirational
speech, applauding the conference
for this year’s theme, Unity of spirit to
soar beyond an uncertain future. Kel
ly urged students to remain active in
their communities, and to be leaders
of America in the next millennium.
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inside a baseball cap on the Ra
utility room floor seemed to
those of one of the two slain brct
an expert testified today.
Charles Linch, a trace eviik
analyst from the Southwest lnsr|
of Forensic Sciences, toldjun
hairs were microscopically sin,:
those on the head of Devon Ro,
Numerous domestic animal li
were found on the outside of (lie:
Darlie Routier, 27, is accost:
fatally stabbing her sons, 5-yes
Damon and 6-year-old Devor
June 6. Prosecutors allege sties
slashed herself and staged a
scene to fool investigators.
Routier claims an intfi:
dressed in dark clothing and ate
ball cap attacked her and the In
before fleeing through the garage
Linch took the stand as the t
week of the capital murder trial
under way.
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begins tonight at 7 at the College
This day in history
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Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 1997.
There are 344 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI,
condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.
In 1908, New York City’s Board of Aldermen passed
an ordinance that effectively prohibited women from
smoking in public. However, the measure was vetoed
by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr.
In 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
died at age 54.
In 1942, Count Basie and His Orchestra recorded
“One O’clock Jump” in New York for Okeh Records.
In 1950, a federal jury in New York found former
State Department official Alger Hiss guilty of perjury.
In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nau
tilus, was launched at Groton, Conn.
In 1977, 20 years ago, President Carter pardoned
almost all Vietnam War draft evaders.
One year ago: At the 53rd annual Golden Globes,
“Sense and Sensibility” won best dramatic picture;
“Babe” won best comedy; best dramatic acting awards
went to Nicolas Cage for “Leaving Las Vegas” and
Sharon Stone for “Casino,” while awards for acting in
a comedy or musical went to Nicole Kidman for “To Die
For” and John Travolta for “Get Shorty.”
Today
Tonight
► Today’s birthdays
Today’s Birthdays: Actress Ann Wedgeworth is 62. Blues
singer-musician Snooks Eaglin is 61. Golfer Jack Nicklaus
is 57. Opera singer Placido Domingo is 56. Singer Richie
Havens is 56. Singer Mac Davis is 55. Actress Jill Eiken-
berry is 50. Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean is 47. Actress
Geena Davis is 40. Basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon is
Highs & Lows
Today’s ExpectedHifi
64°F
Tonight’s Expected Lon
59°F
Morning fog and mostly
cloudy with numerous
showers and southerly
winds at 10 mph.
Continued cloudy with
scattered showers and
southerly winds at
10 mph.
Becoming partly cloudy
with scattered showers
and winds at
5-10 mph.
Tomorrows Expected
High
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Introduction to Using the
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This introduction to World Wide Web searching using Netscape Navigator
emphasizes how to locate and store sites useful for your class work or research.
Sessions include demonstration and hands-on practice.
January 21, 4:10-5:00 p.m.
January 22, 9:10-10:00 a.m.
January 23, 4:10-5:00 p.m.
January 24, 9:10-10:00 a.m.
West Campus Library, Rm. 127
Evans Library, LRD, Ran. 604E
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West Campus Library, Rm. 127
Beyond the Basics-Using the
World Wide Web for Research
This session surveys World Wide Web search services, explores features of se
lected search engines, and compares and evaluates their use for specific kinds
of searches. It includes demonstration and hands-on guided practice.
January 27, 9:10-10:00 a.m.
January 28, 4:10-5:00 p.m.
January 29, 9:10-10:00 a.m.
January 30, 4:10-5:00 p.m.
West Campus Library, Rm. 127
West Campus Library, Rm. 127
Evans Library, LRD, Rm. 604E
Evans Library, LRD, Rm. 604E
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