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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1998
Page
1
The Ector County Sheriff's Office introduces a new relations vehicle for community outreach and public engagement activities. The initiative aims to strengthen ties with residents and improve visibility of law enforcement resources.
Meteorologist Brian Francis of Midland National Weather notes a northeast wind system over Kansas driving gusts in the Permian Basin. Winds are expected from 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts, while tonight's forecast calls for fair skies and 40s lows.
A high speed chase ended with a naked woman driving into a parking lot at Alma, Michigan. She was transported to a hospital psychiatric ward for evaluation.
Odessa College trustees unanimously approved early steps to boost the college bond rating and save about 4.8 million in future debt service. Nations Bank Chase Securities and the firm McCall Parkhurst and Horton will craft a refinancing proposal for the 29.3 million debt issued in 1995.
In Fort Stockton AP reporting, Gregg Paulson and his wife Karen face burglary with intent to commit aggravated assault charges after three Republic of Texas members stormed their home. Jurors heard Joe Rowe recount the morning hostage incident with Paulson claiming he acted as a soldier in a declared war. Paulson denied statements as District Judge Kenneth DeHart intervened. Foster framed Paulson as acting under wartime duty, while Paulson’s lawyer Anthony Foster emphasized the defense.
The Lower Colorado River Authority waives the right to skim water from West Texas reservoirs in a move to ease long standing dispute with the Colorado River Municipal Water District. The 1985 agreement allowed damming to form Ivie Reservoir, supplying about 90 percent of the district’s water, though the authority retained power to commandeer water.
Washington AP reports wealthy individuals condemn the 1997 tax bill claiming it biases policy toward the rich. They pledge to donate proceeds from capital gains tax savings to charity or the federal government, highlighting calls for tax fairness and noting a Citizens for Tax Justice study that the tax cut largely aids the bottom 60 percent in the county.
Paula Jones lawyers asked a federal appeals court to reinstate Monica Lewinsky evidence, signaling possible trial delays if a separate criminal probe finishes first. A trial judge warned of sanctions after contentious filings, nearing a ruling on Clinton’s bid to drop Jones sexual harassment claims.
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