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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1996

Page

9

Three killed in shooting after wreck near Wabash

In Wabash Indiana a man driving a pickup after a collision pulled a gun and killed the motorcyclist and a bystander then shot at two passing motorists, killing one and wounding the other. David Sholes 40 of Marion was arrested on three counts of murder after flipping his truck while fleeing and is jailed without bond.

Wabash, Ind David Sholes Marion Wabash Timothy Roberts Sholes

Priest pleads guilty to church arson in Bartlett

The Rev. Fred Laver, a Roman Catholic priest, admitted setting a fire that caused $30,000 in damage to his church in Bartlett. He waived indictment and pleaded guilty Monday to violating the federal arson statute in Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn Fred Laver Bartlett

Study finds first-year cars prone to quality issues

A 74-model Power study shows new vehicles almost always perform worst in their first year, with domestics slightly harder hit than imports. Most models then improve in year two, though GM and Ford faced notable early spikes tied to launch timing and production ramps.

J.D. Power and Associates Chance Parker University Ofichigan Automotive Management Power General Motors Parker Paes Ford

Student sues to win fighter jet shown in ad

Seattle AP report on 21 year old John Leonard of Lynnwood suing PepsiCo in Dade County Florida Circuit Court alleging breach of contract deception and unfair advertising over a Harrier jet prize from Pepsi points. Leonard says he secured investors and paid 700000 plus points but Pepsi refused delivery May 7 1996 after initial submission March 28. Pepsi seeks fees in New York federal suit calling his claim frivolous. Leonard claims a legitimate entrepreneurial effort.

Seattle Wendens PeyerCo Inc John Leonard Miami Dade County Fla Pepsi Wade Leonard New York

Motel Explosion Kills Man Injures Guests at Trade Winds

An apparent natural gas blast at the Trade Winds Motor Hotel in Albuquerque blew out a first floor room wall and windows. One man in his 30s died, three guests including a 10 month old boy were injured from smoke inhalation as gas crews investigated and police awaited further details.

Albuquerque N.M Trade Winds Motor Hotel Rita Wallace Francisco Nogales Hances Anne Kircher Nogales

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