Jailhouse prostitute charged with murder over infant death
Neighbors heard a 2 month old crying while Lora Pitoscia 34 spent eight days at Rikers Island after being jailed for prostitution and drug offenses. On return she allegedly dumped the infant’s body down a garbage chute. Police say she has a long arrest record and is jailed without bail on murder charges.
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New York
Lora Pitoscia
Rikers Island
Pitoscia
Dennis Cirillo
Missile wrecks researchers trailers at Dugway Utah
An unarmed cruise missile misrouted during a Utah test crashed into Japanese researchers trailers near the Cedar Mountains. No one was inside the Tokyo University trailers. The 20 foot missile damaged computers for seven Japanese telescopes. Senator Orrin Hatch criticized the Air Force over the incident.
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Cedar Mountains
Salt Lake City
Orrin Hatch
R-Utah
Air Force
Lawrence Ambassador to Switzerland Death Prompts Waiver Questions
Congressional subcommittee probes dispute over James Lawrence's 1945 Merchant Marine service claim used to secure a burial waiver. Investigators found no evidence of service after reviewing military records while Everett notes ongoing interest in State Department actions. Chicago Wilbur Wright Junior College records show he was a full-time student in March 1945 the month he claimed his ship was torpedoed.
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Lawrence
Switzerland
State Department
Everett
Merchant Marine
Wilbur Wnght
Chicago
Verdict aloft costs brewery after Seinfeld episode firing
Milwaukee Miller Brewing Co faces a 24 million verdict plus a 30 million appeal bond over firing executive Jerold Mackenzie after Patricia Best complained about a racy Seinfeld episode. Judge orders bond while appeal proceeds.
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Milwaukee
Seinfeld
Miller Brewing Co
Jerold Mackenzie
Patricia Best
Jerry Seinfeld
Cisneros Indicted in Payoff Case Taints Public Service Record
A federal grand jury charged U S Cisneros former commerce secretary with conspiring to defraud the United States and making false statements to investigators over payments to Monica Jones from 1990 to 1993. The indictment also names Rosales Arce-Garcia and others tied to Cisneros communications firm. Barrett’s probe cost 2.2 million through March 31.
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Cisneros
Jones
HUD
United States
Patsy J. Wooten
Allen R. Wooten
John Rosales
Sylvia Arce-Garcia
Agency
Rosales
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
Barrett
IRS
Cisneros Indicted in 21-Count Federal Case
Former San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros faces 18 counts alleging conspiracy obstruction of justice and false statements to the FBI during a background check for a housing post. Linda Jones, John Rosales, and Sylvia Arce-Garcia also named. potential five year penalties per count.
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Cisneros
FBI
Jones
John Rosales
Sylvia Arce-Garcia
Lou Fox
Henry
Fox
Department of Urban Administration
Trinity University
Alamodome
Rivercenter
West Texas economy cited with NAFTA boost and growth forecast
Perryman predicts 2.7 percent annual personal income rise and 15,000 new jobs to reach 154,676, with nondurable manufacturing and agriculture leading growth. He notes S&P gains over 1, 2, and 4 years and sees NAFTA aiding freer U S trade while Mexico recovers from 1994 peso devaluation.
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West Texas
Reese
Perryman
U.S
NAFTA
Mexico
Canada
Public opposition grows over German threat and air training
Residents express fear and resilience as bombers fly low over Big Bend, up to 300 feet. Wid Mcutcheon and Larry Turnbough describe the noise as a hard burden, yet some insist training planes are necessary to defend freedom amid enduring disruption.
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Wid Mcutcheon
Big Bend
Larry Turnbough
Hillary Clinton barred from New York club doors
A columnist recounts the University Club of New York admitting women ten years after the policy change. Hillary Clinton was reportedly ushered inside amid controversy while a doorman chased reporters from the front steps. The tale notes tensions between the club and observers and references White House reaction.
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NEW York
University Club
Hillary Clinton
White House
Pick 3 YQM Unofficial Numbers and Regional Office
Unofficial winning Pick 3 YQM numbers are noted until verification by the Texas Lottery Commission. The TLC regional Odessa office is at 4682 E University Blvd and can be reached at (915) 368-5243.
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Texas Lottery Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Odessa campaign seeks toys and meals for a child in need
Isaac, using a pseudonym, has been released from prison and works part time. donors may be named or anonymous. The fundraiser runs through December 19 with daily newspaper listings of contributors. Donations can be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center in Odessa or the Odessa American office. Angel Tree displays list children in need at The Thrifty Nickel and Texas Commerce Bank. Call Odessa American or the Salvation Army for details.
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Issac
Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Odessa American
Fourth St
Thrifty Nickel
N. Golder Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
Grant Ave
Salvation Army
Empty Stocking Fund Help Details
Community contributors may mail or deliver gifts to Salvation Army Center at 811 E. 10th St or Odessa American at 222 E. 4th St. For information call Odessa American at 333-7720 or Salvation Army at 332-0738.
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Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Odessa
Forbes Toy Soldier Sale Scores Big at Christie’s
The Christie's sale of Malcolm Forbes’ toy soldier collection drew many buyers. A large British territorial battalion group from 1915 France led the results, fetching $14,950 against a $2,000 to $3,000 estimate. The set totals over 600 pieces, including firing troops, horse drawn vehicles, and bombed buildings.
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New York
Malcolm Forbes
Young At Heart
Christie’s
France
Christie's
Odessa American Copyright Notice Summary
The text outlines copyright rights for the Odessa American and provides mailing and contact details including address in Odessa Texas, postmaster services, phone numbers for main and out of town lines, and staff roles for Publisher Circulation Director and a listed supervisor.
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Odessa American
Fourth Street
Odessa
Teaven
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