This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1998
Page
1
The program by Keep Odessa Beautiful hands out flower bulbs to local organizations to brighten public spaces. A New Mexico city weighs banning drive-up liquor stores. Astronaut Andrew Thomas faces critique from Mir crew over language skills while many Asian nations honor the Lunar New Year with rituals seeking happiness and prosperity.
In Chillicothe Ohio Keith Washington 34 faces harboring a dangerous animal charges after his 12 foot python Gidget allegedly turned on a faucet causing a bathtub to overflow. Police say prior complaints were filed about the 95 pound snake and Washington could face up to 60 days in jail and a 500 dollar fine. Washington said Gidget enjoys soaking in the tub for hours and occasionally activates the faucet. The incident occurred while he watched the Super Bowl nearby and the water leak drew a downstairs neighbor's call.
Ex chief of staff Leon Panetta testifies about White House operations while denying any improper relationship. Prosecutors seek Secret Service testimony and Lewinsky immunity talks unfold as investigations cross the country for potential evidence related to the alleged affair.
The Medical Center Hospital administrator said finance officer Mike Hargesheimer is under investigation over irregularities in funds totaling 40 000 to 50 000. Hargesheimer, employed seven years, was suspended without pay while officials await the district attorney’s office findings. The hospital says it follows internal controls and is not commenting further.
Iraq accuses the United States of fabricating a crisis to justify attack and, with France, objects to chief U.N. weapons inspector Richard Butler. Foreign Minister Mohammed Saeed al Sahhaf denounces Butler for claiming Iraq's biological program could threaten Tel Aviv, calling him biased and not neutral.
In Austin AP reports the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Karla Faye Tucker's appeal to stop her execution, scheduled for next Tuesday. The 38 year old says she has changed since her 1983 crime, and would be the first woman executed in Texas since the Civil War, as the court rejects challenges to clemency processes.
Prosecutors expect to indict two Republic of Texas separatists on new charges after a postponed trial in Fort Stockton. Greg and Karen Paulson face burglary with intent to commit a felony for an alleged May hostage incident in the Davis Mountains, with life in prison as a max.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.