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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1996

Page

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GOP Opens National Convention With Powell As Star

Colin Powell took center stage as Republicans opened their convention in San Diego. Delegates adopted a conservative platform calling for abortion amendments and denying citizenship to children of illegal immigrants while vowing lower taxes and welfare reform.

San Diego Colin Powell Bob Dole White House Conventon Dole-Kemp Powell Ronald Reagan

Big Boy Zack Strenkert, 17 months, weighs 68 pounds

In Bloomingburg New York an AP dispatch profiles Zack Strenkert a 17 month old described as a “miniature sumo” by doctors. At 68 pounds and three feet tall he challenges norms with oversized clothes and bare feet in heat.

Bloomingburg Zack Strenkert Zack Dr. Merrick New Laurie Strenkert N.Y

Buchanan Endorses Dole After Campaign Ends

Pat Buchanan, once a leading GOP primary rival, endorses Bob Dole in a single page typed statement after months of campaigns. The endorsement follows Buchanan’s distant second place by late March and appears on page 2A of the edition.

San Diego Pat Buchanan Bob Dole Buchanan

Time eases kids into class

Javier Munoz, five, starts kindergarten at Blackshear Magnet with his mother noting his excitement. He recalls eating a gingerbread man and pizza on his first day. His mom contrasts this with last year’s preschool start when he cried and clung to her. She credits preschool for easing his transition and notes the benefit of being prepared.

Javier Munoz Mary Munoz Javier Blackshear Magnet Carver Early Education Center Munoz Spencer Thompson University of Texas of the Inn

Prosecution questions fees of famous lawyer in Florida case

Federal prosecutors scrutinize F Lee Bailey invoices charged to an unrelated drug case for six trips to Los Angeles during the Simpson trial and question including Europe travel, meals, hotels, filet mignon and roses to a jail inmate as they seek repayment of 412 322 to the government.

Ocala Fla F. Lee Bailey Los Angeles Dr. Simpson Bailey Europe Claude Duboc Duboc U.S David McGee Kenneth Barker Florida Eee Ak

Inside the OA Ken Brodaux analyzes political landscape

Ken Brodaux surveys current political dynamics and TV Log coverage, offering concise insights into party positions, media framing, and potential implications for upcoming decisions.

Ken Brodaux

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