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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1998
Page
4
Editorial notes Texas faces highest alcohol related deaths with more than half of highway fatalities linked to intoxicated drivers. It argues Texas should address the problem more seriously rather than allowing driving while slightly drunk. The piece uses federal leverage as incentive or threat to change state policy.
The case of Jose Luis Del Toro centers on his extradition from Monterrey back to Florida for the murder of Sheila Bellush in Sarasota County. Mexico demands adherence to its laws and has previously blocked extraditions over potential death penalty issues, though this time prosecutors in Florida must drop the death penalty demand. Del Toro, a U.S. citizen, faces trial possibly resulting in life without parole if convicted, while Bellush left behind quadruplets.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Garry Mauro will appear in El Paso around Oct 19 for a debate invitation. Bush campaign says timing undecided though debate could elevate Mauro to peer status. Amarillo Globe-News reports on potential impacts and historical examples.
A syndicated column argues that blackmail quietly controls politicians, citing Clinton and Dole as examples. It notes investigators, leaked FBI files, and paid witnesses as tactics, and warns that secrecy and power enable ongoing manipulation. The piece urges humility about rulers and notes reform may reduce crime and corruption.
A Wall Street Journal piece notes a multilingual, immigrant-heavy 3Com factory with taped prompts guiding workers as de Americanization trends rise. It discusses Mexico's dual nationality law, Puerto Rico statehood, and bilingualism debates, warning of cultural erosion and national identity strain.
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