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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1998

Page

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Elvis fans mark 21st anniversary at Graceland grave

Memphis AP report describes Elvis Presley enthusiasts gathering outside Graceland to honor the 21st anniversary of his death on August 16 1977. Fans clad in black with keepsakes and candles file past the grave while Elvis Country fan club of Austin maintains the vigil begun in 1978.

Memphis Tenn Gene Carothers Elvis Presley Carothers Presley Tuscarawas Ohio Elvis Graceland Elvis Country Fan Club Austin

Miss Texas Tatum Hubbard Arrives in Odessa for Miss America Pageant

At Midland International Airport a red carpet welcome greeted Miss Texas 2020 Tatum Hubbard as she stepped from an American Eagle flight. Fifteen Odessa Boys and Girls Club members offered roses and a banner as Hubbard prepared to travel to the national pageant on September 19. Jacobby Swearington, 11, presented flowers.

Midland International Airport American Eagle Odessa Boys and Girls Club Miss Texas Jacobby Swearington Tatum Hubbard Woodson Odessan Hubbard Texas

Dogs attack livestock in Russell Avenue neighborhood

Wesley Loftin reports about 15 dogs roaming at night killed 21 chickens, three roosters, and a kitten at his home on Russell Avenue. He suspects neighbor dogs and condemns county animal control for inaction, noting holes in fences and dogs digging under the coop.

Wesley Loftin Loftin Russell Avenue Tiger

City moves to widen University Boulevard corridor

City Council approved planning to widen University Boulevard between Andrews Highway and Dixie Boulevard to ease traffic on about 19 000 vehicles daily. Officials say access could worsen during construction and residents like Wanda Watkins fear parking shifts near her Blooming Rose store after 15 years in the same location.

University Boulevard Andrews Highway Dixie Boulevard Odessa Matt Squyres Squyres Wanda Watkins Blooming Rose Watkins West County Road US. 385

Advisers say Clinton will admit relationship with Lewinsky

Two anonymous advisers say President Clinton will acknowledge an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky when he testifies to a grand jury. They note he has signaled a sexual relationship existed, saying he has crossed a key line.

Washington Clinton Monica Lewinsky White House

Omagh car bomb devastates Northern Ireland town

A 500 pound car bomb exploded in Omagh Market Street killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 200. Police and emergency services reported a mix of Protestants and Catholics among the dead, including five children. The attack occurred near the anniversary of British troop deployment and ahead of President Clinton’s Belfast visit. No group claimed responsibility.

Northern Ireland Market Street Omagh Belfast Ronnie Flanagan Frank Hancock Irish Republican Army Clinton

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