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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2000
Page
1
Bridgeport fisherman Larry Fernandes hauled a rare blue lobster, then introduced a second tankmate only for cannibalism to reduce the second lobster to the top part. The blue hue stems from genetics, experts say, but the taste remains unchanged and the solo blue lobster will be kept alone.
The United States posted a June trade gap of 30.6 billion, driven by higher imports of foreign crude oil at near ten year highs. May’s deficit was revised to 30.3 billion. Economists expect little near term change in the deficit or Fed policy.
In the Barents Sea the Kursk submarine rests at a sharp angle 350 feet down as rescue teams struggle to reach the hatch. Officials report repeated docking attempts failed due to a buckled hatch and debris, while milder weather improves maneuverability. Pentagon officials discuss NATO aid options and the possibility some sailors may still be alive.
Gardendale residents push for a stop sign at the Cottonwood intersection after a Sunday crash left three dead and one injured. Community members argue the site needs traffic control to prevent future tragedies.
At Odessa facilities, therapy dogs visit residents as Miz Scarlett the Doberman and Precious the 15 year old poodle join volunteers. The dogs brighten days as handlers like Gerrie Hollowell and Ken Johnson bring guide dogs Rajah and Sheena to comfort residents, the dogs earning fanfare from aging residents.
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