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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1997
Page
2
Sunday front page preview notes city officials plan a vote on several ordinance amendments affecting business owners and recreational vehicle standards. The package aims to clarify permits, zoning, and enforcement for active commerce and mobile living spaces.
Trial notes allege Nichols involved in murder conspiracy and weapons evunts in the April 14 1995 bombing that killed 168. If convicted, he faces the death penalty. A jury convicted McVeigh of identical charges June 2 and he was sentenced to death. Prosecutors urged fair juror selection in Colorado, renumbered panels A through F, while media coverage compares Nichols to McVeigh and discusses venue bias and potential juror pool.
The Dos Playas property 61 acres east of Odessa will host commercial development. Mayor Mike Atkins says it will create jobs and boost shopping and tax revenue. Groundbreaking timing is not set though a summer 1998 opening is hoped. Careun City Inc. reported 1997 sales over 7.6 billion.
Hammerman stated police have the right individual in custody after a fight among students. Earlier reports noted two others fled in a white four door Chrysler. Investigators plan further interviews as they pursue more suspects. A witness is in intensive care with multiple stab wounds and is listed as stable.
Tim Allen reportedly demands a $1 million per episode salary for the 1997 98 season, up from $350,000, as ABCs Home Improvement heads into its seventh season. Disney officials declined comment through his spokeswoman and his lawyer. Natasha Gregson Wagner discusses therapy and loss while promoting new work. Fraser comments on stunt trees and safety. Foster moves toward Warner Music leadership and a lighter recording schedule while developing a broader label strategy with country acts and pop acts.
Clinton lawyers press for postponement and limited discovery in Paula Jones sexual harassment suit. They urge focus on non party testimony about any Clinton Jones interaction and potential transfer, while seeking to avoid broad questions about additional accusations. Judge Wright may set a trial date and consider evidence exchange at Aug 22 conference.
Up to date Lodo Texas and Pick 4 numbers are advertised with a telephone contact and note instruction. The Texas TLC office is in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd, phone (915) 568-9245, and winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the commission.
Traders fear inflation and weaker spending sap Wall Street with broad losses. The Dow falls further while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat, volume reaches 534.41 million shares as of 4 p.m. close. Analysts cite inflation worries and cautious Fed stance ahead of potential policy moves.
A major El Niño develops in the equatorial Pacific warming waters and shifting rainfall. Tropical storms, nutrients, and marine food chains are altered as cooler waters are displaced and weather patterns change from April to July. Marine ecologists note plankton and fish populations affected by delayed upwelling and reduced wind energy.
Postal and advertising contact details for the Odessa American appear, including P O Box address in Odessa Texas 79760 2952 and production restrictions. Advertising and classified department numbers are listed with a 24 hour fax line for classifieds.
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