Odessa man convicted in death of 5 month old Krystina Shoemaker
Jerry Russell Johnson Jr., 24, was found guilty of murder in the November 1991 death of 5 month old Krystina Renea Shoemaker in Odessa. The jury verdict came after a two day trial in Judge Bill McCoy's court. Evidence showed Krystina was left with Johnson for about six hours on Nov 21 and suffered injuries including retinal hemorrhage. Johnson was sentenced to life in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Krystina Renea Shoemaker
Jerry Russell Johnson Jr
Krystina
Lctina
Medical Center Hospital
Fort Worth
Bill McCoy
John
Johnson
Laurie Shoemaker
Kevin Wilson
Mike Holmes
Lise Barnard
Speculation runs wild on Clinton cabinet picks in Texas
The column spins a rumor-filled scenario from Texas about Bill Clinton’s potential cabinet choices. It toys with Bentsen as treasury secretary and Ann Richards appointing a successor, naming Henry Cisneros Bill Hobby and John Sharp as possibles, while lampooning the media’s fixation on advisers. It also playfully suggests satirical picks like Madonna for treasury and Willie Nelson for agriculture, concluding with a joke about a secretary of rumors.
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Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Bill Clinton
San Antonio
Henry Cisneros
Bill Hobby
John Sharp
Richards
Bentsen
John Montford
Odessa
Clinton
Treasury
Madonna
Washington
Bob Hope
America
Hope
Somalia
Slyvester Stallone
Chuck Norris
Charles Bronson
Easy
Willie Nelson
Willie
Internal Revenue Service
National Football League
Mike Tyson
Spotlight on Somalia relief efforts in Permian Basin
Odessa charity leaders say relief drives for Somalia show progress but global hunger remains vast. They note regional poverty, civil conflict, and ongoing needs while local campaigns attract donors and volunteers.
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Odessa
Verge
Permian
Christmas Credit Season Prompts Caution on Spending
Shopping credits rise as December boosts purchases, with January bills expected to reflect the season. Experts warn debt can mount despite optimism in the economy and card offers. Credit Auditors of Odessa counters that cards themselves are not a hazard. the downturn drives risk. CREDIT/2B
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Dave D’ Tila
Fort Worth
Ed Wesson
Credit Auditors
Odessa
Red Cross Seeks Card Donations
Red Cross seeks card donations through SB drive with appeals for community support. Krizak urge participation and note ongoing collection efforts and deadlines for responders.
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RED Cross
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