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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1998

Page

7

Man Opens Fire at California Fair

A man shot a woman he argued with at a rock concert and Fourth of July celebration at Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, then fired into spectators injuring sixteen. Police arrested a suspect whose name was not released. crowd fled as gunfire erupted after 8 p.m. Saturday near Peter Frampton’s concert.

Pleasanton Calif Kevin Martin Alameda County Alameda County Fairgrounds

Debate on Boston busing revives amid calls for neighborhood schools

Boston revisits the 1974 desegregation order as officials outline three elementary and middle school options aimed at de-emphasizing race in the assignment system. Advocates for neighborhood schools cite increased local involvement and potential savings, while opponents warn against reviving racial tensions.

Boston Leonard Atkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Atkins Thomas Payzant Boston School Committee Peggy Davis Mullen Davis-Mullen Lisa Collins Collins McGoff Charlestown Jean McGuire Arthur Garrity McGuire Metropolitan Council For Educational Opportunity Inc

Space battle film Armageddon tops holiday box office debut

In a crowded Fourth of July frame Armageddon opened with an estimated 34.8 million over the weekend, trailing Deep Impact's 41.2 million. Bruce Willis leads the cast including Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck as the special effects epic drew mainly younger men, with the film on track for about 150 million domestic to date.

Los Angeles Disney David Davis Davis Bruce Willis Liv Tyler Ben Affleck Mulan

Imposters target Hanson fans in Tulsa lure case

Tulsa police report an online impostor posing as Hanson member Zac tried to lure an 8 year old girl to a backstage meeting at a Hanson concert. Authorities note several similar calls exist, with no clear harmful intent or verified contact. The father reported the incident after the caller failed to confirm by phone.

Tulsa Okla Hanson Rick Helberg Zac Helberg

Former ski patrolman arrested for Fourth of July explosion

Kenneth Jon Manuel, 29, of Kings Beach, was jailed on $7000 bail in Placer County after a traffic cone loaded with explosives detonated Saturday night in a crowded Tahoe City area. Four injured adults hospitalized with non life threatening wounds.

Tahoe City Calif Placer County Edward Bonner Kenneth Jon Manuel Kings Beach

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