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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1997

Page

10

Rexene Shareholders Urged to Oust Board in Takeover Clash

Rexene Corp mails revocation solicitation to stockholders as New York investors Wyser-Pratte group pushes for board seats and a new strategy to maximize value. They seek to replace directors with Jonathan Macey Robert Mauch Lawrence McQuade and James Pasman Jr. while Rexene rejects Huntsman bids and warns against a rushed fire sale.

Rexene Corp Itsef New York Rexene Huntsman Orp Kellogg Huntsman Jonathan R. Macey Robert C. Mauch Lawrence C. McQuade James S. Pasman Jr Andrew J. Smith Smith Wyser-Pratte

Polio vaccines explained by expert Plattsmier

Plattsmier notes polio risks and vaccine options in discussions on oral Sabin OPV and inactivated IPV. She cites paralytic and non paralytic cases, booster uncertainties, and the role of handwashing to stop transmission. Oral vaccine is favored for infants. IPV has no known risks but limited GI immunity.

Plattsmier The Associated Press

Local program boosts legal assistant careers in OC area

Kern notes wages for paralegals averaging 18 000 to 22 000 annually while attorney Sidney Lyle cites cost benefits of legal assistants versus 150 per hour attorney fees. Pamela Locklar enjoys varied cases and recalls moving to Arlington for training in 1986. Kellye Newman plans national certification through the new OC degree program.

Lyle Locklar Arlington Kellye Newman

Fatal single car crash on Interstate 20 near Monahans

A 73-year-old Illinois man, Howard E. Gollay of Skokie, was killed and a 65-year-old Illinois woman, Sheila L. Siegal of Skokie, was listed in critical condition after a 2:15 p.m. crash on Interstate 20 three miles west of Monahans. Gollay’s Ford drifted into the median, struck a guard rail, and hit a concrete overpass abutment. he was pronounced dead at the scene. Siegal was hospitalized at Lubbock Methodist with head and chest injuries.

Illinois Interstate 20 Howard E. Gollay Skokie Ill Monahans Sheila L. Siegal Lubbock Methodist Hospital

Midland Man in Critical Condition After Highway 191 Crash

At 10 a.m. Tuesday on State Highway 191 Fernando Calderon 40 traveling west seized lost control his 1980 Buick crossed the median into the eastbound lane and service road hitting a fence. A separate report at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday noted a 50-year-old Odessa man assaulted on North Tom Green Avenue. In custody an 17-year-old Odessa man jailed on burglary of a building with Robert Uballe at 917 Nimitz Drive held on $5,000 bond and an 18-year-old Odessa woman jailed on burglary of a building at 917 Nimitz Drive.

Midland Fernando Calderon Highway 191 Odessa Tom Green Avenue Ector County Robert Uballe Nimitz Drive

Powell flee Odessa and died after long pursuit

Powell fled Odessa in early 1995 after an eight year sentence for assaulting a police officer. He testified that he left to avoid an unfair trial and was out on bond on appeal when he died. Powell was captured at Tulsa International Airport after a prolonged, multi charge search. Many charges remain pending.

Powell Odessa

Seminole choirs to perform at San Antonio event

A panel of judges selects the outstanding choir from Seminole for a Friday 2:45 p.m. performance at the Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio. The group will present seven choral works from 16th century pieces to a Southern gospel and folk medley. Seminole’s three a cappella choirs have earned the Sweep Stakes award at the UIL All-State Concert and Sightreading Contests for the past two years, with last year’s invitees including Permian and Lee high schools. Performers include Jim Wolf Chris Browning Frank Rodriguez Josh Cardenas Kaleb Clay Blackmon Adrian Gonzales Chris Davis Trey Dove Nick Simpson Jason Roberts Jeremy Meeks Ramos Antoine Carroll Matthew Graves Gerod Black Ben Hawkins Chad Carson Sam Brzozowski Kelly Crider Steven Bergen.

Jim Wolf Chris Browning Frank Rodriguez Josh Cardenas Kaleb Clay Blackmon Adrian Gonzales Chris Davis Trey Dove Nick Simpson Jason Roberts Jeremy Meeks Ramos Antoine Carroll Matthew Graves Gerod Black Ben Hawkins Chad Carson Sam Brzozowski Kelly Crider Steven Bergen

Prom night rights clash with school policy push

Jeff Fenner criticizes a school board proposal that would bar students from extracurriculars for drug or alcohol policy violations off campus. The board plans a zero tolerance rule amid debate. ACLU officials warn the plan may violate Fourth Amendment rights and student protections.

Jeff Fenner Texas American Civil Liberties Union Carrie Sperling North Texas ACLU

Hispanic business leaders push for access over affirmative action

TAMACC voices support for inclusion and diversity while opposing measures seen as anti immigration or English Only. They favor legislation expanding housing equity for business loans and consumer protections. Hernandez and Villarreal cite door openings and the need for real access amid lending challenges and regulatory shifts.

Hernandez Mano Villarreal Sarah Westbrook Associated Press

Distributors face fate of federal jury in Quadro Tracker case

A federal jury in Beaumont deliberated a full day without verdict on mail fraud and conspiracy charges against William Long Wade Quattlebaum and Raymond Fisk over selling about 1000 Quadro Trackers to police and schools. The device billed as a detector for drugs and weapons allegedly had no functional basis. Roe faces separate trial after extradition from England is sought.

Beaumont William Long Wade Quattlebaum Raymond Fisk Malcolm Roe England

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