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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1998

Page

3

Execution nears for one eyed drifter Henry Lee Lucas

Huntsville report details Henry Lee Lucas known as the one eyed drifter and his planned June 30 execution by lethal injection in Texas. The piece recounts his life, claimed murders across 26 states, the police chase, early confessions, and tattoos on his arms, with notes on his age, death row status, and the legal history surrounding his case.

Huntsville Henry Lee Lucas Lucas Texas Blondie Tim Michigan States Canada Death Row Mous Ringo Reuben Moore

Grass roots energize Texas GOP after Fort Worth convention

The Texas GOP wrapped its bi annual Fort Worth gathering with leaders and volunteers energized for fall elections. Party chairwoman Sington said the convention met goals to inspire motivate and educate grass roots to secure victories in 1998. Spokesman Black noted a focused pep rally tone backing Gov. Bush and the ticket. Norbert Grygar of Partners Branch praised a formidable slate and improved GOP unity at the state and local levels.

Fort Worth Texas Sington Assembly George W. Bush Robert Black Black Norbert Grygar Partners Branch GOP

Prayer vigil planned for Jasper man

Local ministers organize an evening vigil in Jasper to honor James Byrd Jr. and seek strength and healing in the Piney Woods town. Byrd, 49, died after being chained to a pickup and dragged for miles by three white suspects now jailed without bond.

Jasper James Byrd Jr Jasper Ministerial Alliance Piney Woods Houston Byrd Jasper County Lawrence Russell Brewer Shawn Alten Berry John William King

Drunken driver kills two in Houston crash

Arthur Thomas Callahan Jr., 28, allegedly set fire to a bar that refused him service then drove off with headlights off and crashed head on, killing Melanie Nino, 28, and her 7 month old son Thomas Nino. Four relatives were injured and Callahan was held on two counts of intoxication manslaughter with $100,000 bond.

Houston Callahan Harris County Melanie Nino Thomas Nino Arthur Thomas Callahan Jr

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