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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1996

Page

2

World in turmoil after string of police incidents across Europe

A bomb at a Basque region McDonald’s in Saint-Jean-de-Luz injured none and damaged the basement. authorities link it to Iparretarrak. Scotland Yard probes an 18th century pearl bracelet theft at Buckingham Palace. Italy seizes 185 stolen artifacts and forgeries, with three suspects arrested and seven indicted. Sudanese police arrest at least 65 army officers after alleged coup reports.

Bayonne France McDonald's Saint-Jean-de-Luz Iparretarrak London Scotland Yard Buckingham Palace Rome Italy Naples New York San Callisto Cairo Egypt Port Sudan Red Sea Kassala Khartoum National Democratic Alliance

Carter honored in Hungary for crown return and ties

Former President Carter received Hungary's Order of Merit in Budapest for fostering bilateral ties and returning St. Stephen's bejeweled crown, a symbol of national independence. He praised Hungary's freedom and human rights progress during the ceremony.

Carter Hungary Budapest St. Stephen's Arpad Goencz United States

Bacteria blamed in bird deaths at Salton Sea refuge

CALIPATRIA Calif AP A bacteria is suspected of causing a form of botulism that has killed or wounded 2 000 pelicans at the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge disrupting the nesting of 7 000 to 10 000 white and brown pelicans. The birds migrate from Mexican nesting grounds and usually only a few die.

Calif Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Salton Sea Los Angeles Salt Lake Mexico

Don’t Stuff the Turkey Says USDA Advice Sparks Debate

The USDA urges not stuffing birds to ensure stuffing reaches 165 F and meat 180 F, amid critic rumbles from chefs like Peter Zimmer who favor traditional moist stuffed birds. A Georgia study of 126 turkeys underpins the guidance, citing undercooked stuffing as a leading risk and stressing thermometer use and careful timing.

Peter Zimmer Baltimore Joy America Cafe Zimmer Agriculture Department University of Georgia Alaska Daniel Maxson Clark County Health Department Las Vegas USDA Maxson Romeo Toledo University of Georgia Food Sciences

Pick 3 DOS Winning Numbers and Lottery Info

Lottery notice lists Pick 3 DOS numbers and draws details with August 17 date and an estimated $8 million jackpot. It notes that winning numbers are unofficial until Texas Lottery Commission verification and provides Infoline contact and Odessa regional office data.

Lotto Texas Infoline Texas Lottery Commission TLC Odessa E. University Blvd

Three tickets win Cash 5 top prize in Friday drawing

In Austin, three tickets matched all five numbers to win $97,254 each. Four matches occurred on 656 tickets for $667 each, while 23,140 tickets with three of five numbers earned $32 apiece.

Austin

American On Line survey asks about Kemp as Dole running mate

Odessa American invites readers to participate in a weekly online survey asking if Jack Kemp is the right choice as Bob Dole's running mate. Responses via phone fax or email are accepted with optional name for quotation. Deadline is Thursday midnight and results appear Sunday.

Odessa Freedom.com Odessa American Jack Kemp Bob Dole

Gorilla rescues boy as he falls into exhibit at Brookfield Zoo

A 3 year old boy fell 18 feet into a primate exhibit at Brookfield Zoo and was saved by Binti Jua the female gorilla who cradled him before staff reached him. He remained in serious condition with head injuries as the exhibit reopened with no changes to barriers.

Brookfield Lit Ike Maggio University Medical Center Maywood Teri Gruca Brookfield Zoo Gruca Binti Jua Binti Sunshine

Harlingen weighs subsidizing Dallas jet service

Harlingen must decide whether to pay a $1 million annual subsidy to American Airlines to keep four to six daily jet flights between Harlingen and Dallas Fort Worth. The city would subsidize the service if it accepts the offer to prevent loss of air service.

Harlingen American Airlines Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Chicago police prepare for protests at convention hall security plan

Police officials say eight blocks around the convention hall will be sealed to guard against terrorism during protests tied to 1996 activists suing the city. Officers, riding horses, will guard the perimeter while a more diverse force and a modern 911 center improve response.

Convention Hall Chicago Bulls

Texas father fights child support amid disability and rising costs

Support figures pushed the goal to 30 million by mid May and state collections reached mid July. Terry notes officials lean toward aggressive collection while Hause, disabled, warns lower payments threaten rent and medicine. He fears stress worsens blood pressure and stroke risk.

Terry

Disney names Richard Cook to head movie group

Disney in Burbank Calif announced a reorganization naming Richard Cook chief of film distribution as chairman of the studio's movie group. He succeeds Joe Roth who was promoted in April to chairman of Disney Studios overseeing worldwide video television operations and films.

Burbank Calif Richard Cook Walt Disney Co Disney Cook Joe Roth Disney Studios

Odessa American Classifieds Policy Notice

Publication details and postage information for the Odessa American. Notices that the paper may accept or reject advertisements and its liability limits for errors or omissions are outlined, including submission and address changes for classified notices and fax contact.

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