02 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1992
Page
1
American sprinter Gail Devers surpasses setbacks to claim the gold in the 100 meter dash in a dramatic Page 1D story detailing her triumph and the race scene.
A page one feature notes twenty six participants in a program to produce future industry leaders in agriculture. The plan outlines aims to develop leadership skills and practical expertise across the sector.
After a large disturbance at Whataburger in Odessa involving about 200 mostly African American youths, four men confronted Sheriff Inspector Mark Donaldson and accused him of wanting to arrest them. Over 30 officers, several injuries, seven arrests, and calls for FBI and Texas Rangers probes followed as black leaders urged urgent action to bridge racial divides and prevent a larger riot.
Two prominent scientists cast doubt on a National Academy of Sciences report about a possible new virus linked to an AIDS-like illness. The study by Dr. Sudhir Gupta of UC Irvine stirred fear of person to person and foodborne transmission. Dr. Ludwik Gross, an NAS member from New York who sponsored the report, now has second thoughts.
The Senior Texans Employment Program STEP trains seniors 55 and older who meet income limits and pass a physical exam. Patricia Vaughn notes it boosts job skills to improve competitiveness. Trainees work with public agencies or nonprofit groups and may be placed with their host or move to private sector. STEP is run by Farmers Union CD A under TX Aging Department contract with federal funding. call Vaughan at 368-4811. The Texas Employment Commission also runs programs for targeted groups.
Experts say job seekers gain direction by moving in search but with purpose. The Texas Employment Commission guides unemployed through filing for benefits, a 20 hour employability seminar, and early leads. Odel Crawford notes speed and effort matter in landing work. Local and regional newspapers offer classifieds, with rapid response key to success.
In Dallas two Desert Storm veterans, including former Navy petty officer Gary Zuspann of Euless, face mysterious petrochemical poisoning symptoms. Environmental doctor Theron Randolph notes additional veterans with similar exposure risks. Army officials say no confirmed cases roved, but testing urged for affected soldiers.
At Fort Hood hundreds of soldiers from the 13th Corps Support Command and the 544th Maintenance Battalion prepared to fly to Kuwait for a 2,400-strong deployment to the Persian Gulf. They received shots wrote wills and organized records while awaiting air transport for Intrinsic Action with UN coalition forces and Kuwaiti troops.
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