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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1996

Page

2

World leaders sign draft free trade zone pact in S A region

Leaders from eleven Southern African nations sign a draft agreement to create a free trade zone and speed ratification. The pact aims to liberalize trade and regionalize economies within the 12-member Southern African Development Community. Mandela to head the group next year.

Maseru Lesotho Sueason & Mat Seit Oofal Weegtambeng Angola Botswana Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia South Africa Swaziland Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Nelson Mandela

Moscow nightclub arson leaves eight dead and five injured

Two armed men sprayed gasoline through the Pub Club pool hall in Moscow before setting it on fire. The attack caused eight fatalities and five injuries from burns and smoke inhalation, as police noted the mass casualty incident amid ongoing turf battles.

Moscow Alexander Shevchuk Interior Department

Broadway child shines as McArdle’s daughter breaks in

Andrea McArdle describes life as a stage mom as her 8 year old daughter Alexis debuts as Cosette in Les Miserables. Alexis Kalehoff, daughter of composer Edd Kalehoff, follows in her mother’s Broadway footsteps with steady early performances.

Broadway New York Annie Andrea McArdle Alexis McArdle The Daily News Edd Kalehoff Richard Jay Alexander Cosette Cosettes

Remembering 1968: turmoil, riots, and a divided nation

In a reflective piece the author recalls the 1968 crackdown at the Chicago Democratic Convention, King and Kennedy assassinations, and mass protests. He notes how violence and distrust defined the era, shaping politics for Clinton era Democrats and Republican rivals, urging an optimistic 1990s campaign.

Clinton Robert Dole

Public sex offender notification debate poll prompts reader input

Odessa American invites readers to vote on whether all sex offenders should face public notification laws, without needing to reveal identity. The piece notes exemptions for adjudicated sentences and victims over 17, contrasting critics and supporters while offering multiple response options.

Dowling Elementary Council Delays School Zone Change

Council postpones action on removing the Maple Avenue Dowling Elementary School zone after Councilman Bob Slider urged further study. The four way stop with a crossing guard sits at Maple Avenue and 17th Street. Next meeting 5 30 p m Tuesday in City Hall Council Chambers 411 W Eighth St.

Dowling Bob Slider Maple Avenue 17Th Street City Hall Eighth St

Four Women Killed by Drunken Driver on Reservation Road

Four women walking after a wedding reception were killed by a Chevrolet Blazer on a road through the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in New York. The crash occurred about 4 30 a.m. near scenes where the bride’s daughter was among the victims. authorities said the driver, who had attended the same gathering, was intoxicated.

Cattaraugus Indian Reservation N.Y Seneca Indian Reservation Buffalo Bride Rhonda Powless

Texans Edge Into National Convention Debut For 80 Year Old Delegate

Delegates from Central Texas celebrate Burtis first national convention appearance after a near miss 12 years ago due to a Europe trip with grandsons. Among 149 Texans new to the convention, many focus on economy and jobs as top issues. Old hands include Jim Wright and Esmond Masters Jr. Taxes barely register, while health care and education loom.

Texas Burtis Europe Jim Wright Fort Worth Wright Waco Esmond Masters Jr Associated Press Chicago

Kevorkian Defends Actions On Dateline NBC

Dr. Jack Kevorkian defended aiding in the death of Judith Curren saying he did nothing wrong despite doctors finding no terminal illness. Curren, a 42 year old Pembroke nurse, had chronic fatigue syndrome and AIDS related illness, was described as incapacitated and in pain in the interview.

Begley Watts Habitat For Humanity New York Jack Kevorkian Dateline Nbc Judith Curren Kevorkian Pembroke Mass

Odessa American Publisher Notice and Mail Info

Odessa American publishes daily from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 Second class mail paid at Odessa TX Postmaster address changes to P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952 Production of any portion requires written permission from the Odessa American.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa P.O Gary Newsom Tony Cooper Tony Traven Bob Braswell Frances Irvine Onane Mo Apstronamce Church News Seredeennes Ken Brodnax Daly 3Mo Odessa American G Mo

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