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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1995

Page

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Smith declared competent for murder trial despite depression

Union South Carolinas Susan Smith is found legally competent to stand trial on murder charges for drowning her two sons. A state expert says she suffers severe low mood and an adjustment disorder and would life as soon as possible if imprisoned. He recommends she not testify due to her death penalty wishes.

Smith Morgan William Howard

Pecan Plunder: Odessan Turns Trash Into Pecan Cleaner

Odessan James Naylor converts discarded polyethylene drums into motorized pecan cleaners for his Nature's Bounty service. At the State Pecan Show in Odessa, he demonstrates a drum designed with side slots and a door that tumbles pecans to remove debris, claiming it can clean 500 pounds daily and costs from 55 to 375 dollars with a motor kit.

West Texas Drum Naylor James Naylor Odessa Holiday Inn Centre

County's attorneys get raises in Ector County

Ector County commissioners approved raises totaling 43 595 for four assistant county attorneys two weeks after approving raises for the district attorney's office. The 4-1 vote saw Commissioner Jack Crider oppose while other officials cited staff retention and experience concerns. Budget timing and a planned budget workshop were noted as factors, with DA John Smith offering to relinquish an investigator position to help fund the raises.

Ector Jack Crider Tracey Bright Jim Jordan Bob Bryant Mike Patton Todd Odd Bright

Teen to face trial in trooper death

Levy Lee Edmondson, a 17 year old from Howard County, faces trial for the December 31 shooting death of DPS Trooper Troy Merle Hogue, 39, during an accident investigation on Interstate 20. Jury selection began in Big Spring with 450 West Texans summoned. each juror to be questioned individually, expected to take about two weeks.

Howard County Department of Public Safety Big Spring Glenda Brazel Levy Lee Edmondson DPS Troy Merle Hogue

Classified Comics and Fun Games Feature

A compact page section combines crossword puzzles, fun games, and entertainment notes with listings for movies and TV. It hints at crosswords, comic strips, and light reading alongside routine classifieds and information lines.

Clinton to restore full diplomatic ties with Vietnam

President Clinton plans to announce the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Vietnam in a White House address. The move follows decades of tension and aims to reopen ambassadorial channels and boost business access, while POW MIA groups criticize the decision.

Washington America Clinton United States Vietnam U.S Graham Martin Saigon Phil Budahn American Legion Irwin Jay Robinson Vietnam-American Chamber of Commerce

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