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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1996

Page

2

Duncan, Langston Runoff in Texas House Special Election

In a Texas House race, Duncan leads with 30 percent and Langston 24 percent, forcing a runoff as no candidate gains a plurality. The district leans Republican since Montford left for Texas Tech, with campaigns framing themselves as bipartisan despite partisan divides. The race features connections to Governor Bush and ongoing debates over education and campaign financing.

John T. Montford Texas Tech University Ree Yeury GOP Duncan House Langston State House Senate Texas U.S Congress Montford Lubbock Ector County Dete Watkins Ile Michael Dukakis Paige Fannee George W. Bush Query Texas Workers’ Compensation Texas Gop Kay Bailey Hutchison Dana Bartholomew

Trial reveals Brookshire ties and officer testimony

The court heard Brookshire associates claims of noninvolvement in a burglary while police officers testified about arrest context and on duty conduct. Witnesses described sheriff guards in plain clothes and a precautionary absence for an election day warning. The judge presided as witnesses including Callendar spoke of publicizing meeting details and integrity of the investigation remained under scrutiny.

Callendar Brookshue Callnodar Bioum Sherff Lovklar Rianeat Saannem Ocklar Brookshire Immediaiel Lovkian Donaldson Blount Locklar Saad Locklar Inspector Pate Sherif Campagna Die Coustwath Royal Pargeson Clady Kathleen McCulloch

Lee marriage still shaky after reconciliation attempt

LOS ANGELES TV star Pamela Lee says her marriage to Tommy Anderson Lee remains uncertain after an attempted reconciliation. She emphasized her focus on providing a positive home for their five month old son and denied moving back into the Malibu house. The couple wed in 1995 after a brief courtship and Pamela Lee filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.

Lee Los Angeles Tommy Pamela Anderson Baywatch Pamela Lee Jay Leno Malibu Lena

New blood test aims to limit AIDS tainted transfusions

Pasadena based Gen-Probe Inc. wins a government contract to develop a rapid three hour lab test to screen blood banks nationwide by 1999. CEO Frank Noedhoff says the test could cut transfusion taint from AIDS and hepatitis by about half. The test targets a viral protein detectable earlier than standard antibody tests, reducing risk from recent infections.

Pasadena Calif C. Gen-Probe Inc Frank Noedhoff

Bay Area Boy Scouts tinker with gay policy

Bay Area Council officials have quietly adopted a don’t ask don’t tell style policy that is more lenient than national guidelines. Expulsion is not required unless a member engages in public homosexual conduct or advocacy, with new definitions aimed at gray areas.

San Francisco Boy Scouts Bay Area National Boy Scouts Organization Bay Area Council of the Steve Bames Chhef Bammes Walt Np

Election results prompt Nov 5 special election

A fragmented report outlines that three races failed to produce a clear winner in the primary, triggering a November 5 special election. The GOP coalition aims to strategize for control of the next House amid uncertain results.

Texas Congressional Result Report Incomplete Card

Preliminary returns show Kevin Grady GOP leading with 30,368 votes and 59 percent over Gene Fontenet GOP tied at 27,004 for 41 percent statewide. Distret 9 at 100 percent reports Lam Consider Johnson with 5,297 votes Roy Stockman GOP with 52,853 votes and 47 percent. Local precincts total 204 of 204 reported.

Jistret Kevin Grady Gene Fontenet Distret Lameson Dem Stave Stockman GOP

American Online Survey Participation Ad

Readers may participate in the Odessa American weekly poll via phone by dialing 580 4636 or submit answers by fax to 333 7742 or email at OA link freedom com The deadline is midnight Thursday and results appear in Sunday's Odessa American.

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Odessa American Ad Policy Outline

The Odessa American reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement. The paper is not liable for errors omissions or for any misprint in ads. It will not be responsible for representations or inaccuracies in advertising content.

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