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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1996

Page

2

Citadel plans for female cadet corps face legal scrutiny

The Citadel prepares a plan to admit women, with about three expected enrollees when classes resume on Aug. 24. A federal judge will hear arguments today on policies including dating restrictions and door latches in women’s barracks, as lawyers for the women join the DOJ in challenging discreminatory measures.

Charleston S.C Citadel U.S C. Weston Houck U.S. Justice Department

Bomber released from prison in Witness Protection

John Harvey Adamson, 52, who spent about 20 years in prison for planting a car bomb that killed The Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles, is being released today from a federal prison. He testified against two other suspects in 1990 and will remain under Witness Protection in another state.

Phoenix Arizona Republic John Harvey Adamson Don Bolles Adamson Arizona Warren Granville

Former skiing champion found dead in Vancouver car trunk

Terrance Watts, 41, once a world speed skiing champion, was found dead in the trunk of a rental car at a Vancouver market after being missing since Monday. Police reported Watts had a noted career peak in the 1970s and a 1980s legal trouble later dismissed for prosecution delays.

Vancouver British Columbia Aaba Terrance Watts Watts

TV Guide poll crowns Spelling worst hair on TV

The latest TV Guide poll names Tori Spelling as having the worst hair, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s hair deemed best. George Clooney and Teri Hatcher sit among the sexiest TV pair, while Heather Locklear and Pamela Lee rank high in style opinions.

New York Tori Spelling TV Guide Marge Simpson Julia Louis-Dreyffus George Cl

Dole Aims to Frame GOP Convention Ahead of San Diego Show

At the California coastal convention in Long Beach and the San Diego event, Bob Dole presses a reform platform with abortion ban support while Perot and Richard Lamm challenge from the Reform Party. Dole tours the floor with Armey as security tightens and Powell appears in a video tribute. Kemp tours, and Democrats face a party image fight as Dole emphasizes his long Capitol Hill record.

California Long Beach Ross Perot Orado Richard Lamm Perot Reform Party Dole San Diego Convention Center Texas George W. Bush New Jersey Christine Whitman GOP West Virginia Steve LaRose Bob Dole Russell Kan Cole Kemp San Diego Dick Armey Congress

Odessa American asks readers about political choices

Readers are invited to share opinions via fax or email on political issues. The note mentions a weekly survey deadline and references endorsements in the GOP nomination process, including a question about Jack Kemp as Bob Dole's running mate.

Jack Kemp Bob Dole

Mystery deepens as O Hairs vanish from center

The American Atheist Center resumes function amid lingering questions about the disappearance of Madalyn O Hair and her son and grandson. Ellen Johnson, new president, notes access and data issues in the organization. A 1963 Supreme Court ruling linked to O Hairs fuels ongoing speculation.

Atheist Center American Atheist Magazine O’hairs Ellen Johnson Jon Murray O'Hair Atheist Supreme Court America O' Hairs Madalyn Frank Zindler Columbus Ohio

Suburbs vote to retain transit agency

Irving and nearby cities voted to stay with Dallas Area Rapid Transit in a community referendum. Residents in Irving, Carrollton, Plano and Rowlett supported remaining in DART by about a 39.9 percent average margin. Irving turnout surged with 264 percent of its 82,086 registered voters casting ballots, reflecting personal influences in a high profile campaign.

Jakarta Indonesia Fort Worth Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones Irving Carrollton Plano Rowlett Dallas Jones’n DART

Reform Drive Faces Doubts Amid Third Party Push

Reform Party activists warn about moneyed influence in both major parties as deficits and distrust surge. Polls show growing discontent with politics as usual and a potential move toward a third party led by Ross Perot, though support remains low and turnout uncertain.

United States Long Beach Lamm

Center space expanded at women’s abuse center

Benson explains space increases include more dining room, storage and new offices for counselors. Expanded recreational rooms separate children by age and offer job skills resources with donated computers and books. Center seeks school supplies and clothing. donations welcomed at 915570.

Benson

Odessa American Classifieds Policy and Contact Lines

The Odessa American publishes daily from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 with USPS 402 960. Postmaster address changes go to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952. Ads may be accepted or rejected and the paper is not liable for errors omissions or failures to publish for any reason. Classified Fax 333 7619 24 hours.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa P.O

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