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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1995
Page
2
A 27 year old man was attacked by two tigers after climbing into their cage in Cologne zoo. Police rescued him with help from residents and officers after initial failed attempts to deter the animals. One tiger was shot and wounded the other retreated. The man sustained serious injuries but survived.
In a San Francisco apartment blaze Nina Davis escaped through a window with three children. Four men stepped forward claiming to have caught the youngsters, while the mayor’s office seeks a single commendation. Davis remained hospitalized with burns as her other two children survived.
Herbert Perry wheels a 13 wheeled cycle minMart through Chicago streets loaded with cheap socks cassettes gloves wallets and more. At 54 he sells wholesale merchandise for 25 to 50 dollars on weekends and 25 on weekdays while dodging traffic with police help to cross busy streets. He left steady jobs to run his mobile shop saying the Lord gave him this eight dollar an hour dream turned success.
A study by the National Center for Children in Poverty reports 6 million children under age six in poverty in 1992, 26 percent of that group, up 1 million since 1987. Most families have at least part time work, with fewer than a third fully on public aid. experts warn of long term social costs.
Washington reports 1992 Census of Governments shows 511,039 elected officials nationwide, up from 497,155 in 1987. 96 percent serve local offices with only 4 percent federal and state. Growth from more judiciary seats and district boards. two thirds belong to legislative bodies.
In Radnor Pennsylvania Jerry Seinfeld says the hit show may end after its sixth season though ratings could extend it. Roseanne, also in Radnor, begins a new phase with a partner and staff ties, as she plans to marry Ben Thomas on Valentine’s Day. Billy Ray Cyrus returns to Huntington for a charity concert, praising hometown support. Bonnie Raitt partners with Fender on a signature Stratocaster to fund girls’ guitar lessons nationwide.
One ticket bought in Fort Worth and another in North Texas matched all six numbers in the Lotto Texas drawing. The jackpot totals 28 million dollars, split between the two winners.
In Washington, Governor Bush and Laura Bush attended a White House gala. Bush said he holds no grudge toward his predecessor Richards and his Doritos Tortilla Chips commercial, noting no conflict with the Super Bowl telecast that featured Mario Cuomo and Richards.
Inmates described as dangerous escaped from a low security area of the Ector County Jail after prying through a second floor dormitory, breaking through Sheetrock and welded mesh, then leaping to the rooftop and fleeing on foot. Cleveland and Lujan face felony escape charges with warrants issued.
Seven months after his illness and death at 52, a widowed father of three pursued wrongful death claims against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co Philip Morris The American Tobacco Co and Liggett Group Inc. alleging failure to warn before 1969 and negligent promotion of smoking. The case, filed eight years ago, seeks compensatory and punitive damages as jury selection begins.
Small business owner Perry May of McHenry Illinois backs higher estate tax exemption to pass Plum Garden to his three sons. Michigan farmer Dave Camp backs depreciation relief for aging machinery. Robyn Klapperich supports long term care tax incentives. The piece surveys GOP and Clinton ideas, highlighting costs, back loading, and potential complexity.
Gramm argues a moderate Republican may not be nominated in 1996 and predicts Dan Quayle could join the field. He says tax raises and higher spending hurt moderates and warns front loaded primaries will require strong finances and organization. He notes a bid between Gramm and Dole hinges on a desire for directional change and reform.
Odessa American publishes daily in Odessa Texas. It provides contact numbers for classifieds and outlines policies on accepted or rejected ads. The notice states postal addresses for subscription changes and the newspaper’s liability limitations in advertising.
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