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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1997

Page

8

Pair charged with robbing and killing doctor

James Sheehy, an intended victim, died after being robbed by Anitra Lynn Coomer and McConnell Adams Jr. in Clawson. Both 21, they pleaded innocent and were ordered held without bond. Investigators tied them to the May 16 killing in Birmingham area. The case involved forged checks and a staged bank visit, with police noting a rapid confrontation and a weapon used. The probe followed a tip and a $500,000 reward, and included statements from prosecutors and law enforcement.

James Sheehy Anitra Lynn Coomer McConnell Adams Jr Clawson

Plane crashes into bedroom at home near Florence Regional

A Piper Cherokee struck a pine tree while attempting to land at Florence Regional Airport, crashing into the second floor bedroom of a house owned by a Methodist minister and his wife who were away. Neighbor Saleta James watched the plane stick out the back, and Robert Weaver at Florence Country Club reported the craft sputtered and died. Elisabeth A., 30, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., was hospitalized for observation.

Estall Shaphann Elipghd House Neihbor Saleta James Robert Weaver Florence Country Club Weaver Miami Florence Avation Administration Elisabeth As Mechanicsburg

Flight Attendants May Join Smoke Case Lawsuit

Miami AP reports flight attendants sick from secondhand smoke may join a class action against tobacco firms. The suit, expanded to all non smoking U S airline crews, sets trial for June 2. 150000 to 200000 workers will be notified by mail ads to join or opt out. Judge Robert Kaye allowed broad advertising but warned industry costs.

Miami Obacco U.S Naa Aes Long Peep Inc Eoltn Stanley Rosenblatt

Firebombs Hit Tulsa Abortion Clinic Window and Grass Fire

Two fire bombs were thrown at a Tulsa abortion clinic causing a small window fire and a grass blaze during the New Year holiday closure. Police and fire crews responded, with investigators inspecting the site for further threats.

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