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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1997

Page

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Arrest made in stabbing of Odessa High student

Police arrested a juvenile suspect held at Ector County Youth Center on a second degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. The attack on Shannon Sotelo occurred near Odessa High School gym after 2 p.m. just three days into the 1997 98 school year. Officers worked with Odessa High School personnel on the investigation.

Ector County OHS Shannon Sotelo Odessa High School Hammerman Ector County Police Department Odessa

Circuit City to open new Odessa store next year

Circuit City, the nation’s largest electronics retailer, confirms a 20,000 square foot Odessa location in the Dos Playas subdivision east of Wal-Mart and north of UT Permian Basin. The store will create about 50 jobs and provide training, joining another national chain planned for the area.

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Dow suffers second-worst point drop in history

New York AP reports the Dow Jones industrial average fell 247.37 points to 7694.66 on Friday, marking its second-worst point decline and erasing a seven-day 565-point slide from 8259.31. Analysts call it a pause after a long run, with fears of overvaluation and program selling cited.

New York Dow William M. Lefevre

Judge Nichols trial stays in Denver for Oklahoma City bombing case

US District Judge Richard Matsch refused to move the Nichols trial from Denver. Jury selection is set to begin Sept. 29, with defense arguing Colorado jurors would be biased by McVeigh coverage. The judge ruled a fair jury could be found locally with appropriate voir dire and safeguards.

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El Nino Sparks North Pacific Ocean Sunfish Discovery

Northwest fishers in Sitka near Juneau found a rare Mola mola, an ocean sunfish, amid warm water indications. Scientists note El Nino conditions may alter sockeye runs toward Vancouver Island, risking empty nets for gillnetters and seiners. Washington researchers plan a Bristol Bay workshop as El Nino discussions rise.

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ECISD seeks seven vacancies on Tri Ethnic Committee

The Ector County Independent School District invites candidates for seven open positions on its Tri Ethnic Committee. Two year terms expire this fall. Applicants must be ECISD residents and not married to a board member. Deadline and application details are available in Mendez’s office at 802 N. Sam Houston Ave.

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