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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1997

Page

8

River levee breach threatens 100 homes in California

Flooding from the San Joaquin River caused a 90 foot levee gap near Interstate 5, inundating about 30 homes and threatening up to 100 more as Northern California deals with widespread damage. State officials warn losses could reach two billion dollars while crews reinforce embankments and residents recall historic floods. Local residents express distress as cleanup begins and authorities manage debris, contamination, and displaced families.

Manteca Calif San Joaquin California Bruce Agnew

Sawyer defends cameras on Live segment in court

Sawyer, not involved in reporting, described a 1992 hidden-camera Live segment aired to show differences in behavior between a White and a Black person. The jury foreman, who is Black, nodded as she defended the piece while ABC argued its case and Food Lion submitted documents before further arguments Monday.

Sawyer Rac Iemad Geteiongae ABC Food Lion

Sinatra prognosis good after mild heart attack

Los Angeles AP reports Frank Sinatra remained hospitalized at the Cedars-Sinai Center after a mild heart attack. Dr Rex Kennedy or a specialist mentioned the patient could be released within a week depending on heart condition. Barbara Sinatra remained by his side as doctors evaluated a pinched nerve and slight pneumonia.

Los Angeles Frank Sinatra dars-Sinai Center Rex Kennamer Sinatra Barbara Pas Daca Dave Reynolds

Search under way for liver donor for King's assassin

Memphis AP report on a 68 year old inmate serving a 99 year term tied to chronic liver disease seeking a transplant outside the standard system. The prisoner in a state hospital prison setting has support in his bid while officials and a lawyer dispute the legitimacy and potential consequences of bypassing the national organ allocation process.

Ray Pepper London King Asl

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