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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1998
Page
1
The Permian Basin edges toward cooler air after 14 days above 100. Midland meteorologist T J Turnage of the National Weather Service says Odessa should see a high near 95, about seasonal for this time of year. Rain chances are slim, with only a slight Fourth of July weekend possibility.
Nine year old brain cancer survivor Craig Shergold received a world record 33 million get-well cards via the Atlanta Children’s Wish Foundation. His cancer is gone, yet mail keeps arriving due to chain letters and misinfo. The Make-A-Wish Foundation in Phoenix was not involved.
Reeves County ushers in the annual West of the Pecos Rodeo parade as a four day fiesta with families lining downtown Pecos near the West of the Pecos Museum. Residents share traditions and watch floats and candy floats while children treasure Pixie Stix and sweets from horseback units.
A Pakistani nuclear scientist and four colleagues defect, claiming Pakistan has missiles ready in two border cities and that a first strike against India was imminent. Jane's Defense Weekly cites heightened tension, while U S officials say it is too early to gauge impact. Khan may provide details of Pakistan’s program and alleged Chinese and Iranian assistance.
Washington reports a new federal rule requires instant background checks for deer hunters and others buying rifles or shotguns, effective December 1. The on the spot screening matches checks used for handguns, provoking protest from gun rights advocates as the Brady Act shifts toward a nationwide computerized system.
A description of how patients must take 15 to 20 pills daily on a rigid eight hour schedule with water and meals, creating a near impossible burden that threatens the success of protease inhibitor therapy. Doctors highlight adherence as the major challenge after earlier optimism from the Vancouver 1996 AIDS meeting.
Ector County will not set aside any safe places to shoot fireworks this Fourth of July. Officials cited drought and fire risk after weeks of searching for venues and urged safety, asking residents to avoid areas that could start fires. Public Works Director Don Bonifay said no gates opened for public use and urged keeping fireworks away from buildings.
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