Jury Pool Grows As Polly Klaas Case Heads to Trial
In Santa Rosa California prosecutors move jury selection for the Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder case faster than anticipated. By day end about 120 of 230 prospective jurors were recalled. 100 of 183 were kept Tuesday. Richard Allen Davis 41 is charged with abducting Klaas at knifepoint from a Petaluma sleepover in 1993 strangling her and leaving her body by a road. If convicted he faces the death penalty.
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Squirrels threaten bunkers at Concord Naval Weapons Station
San Francisco five years after a failed attempt 27000 ground squirrels have moved in undermining earthen berms roads and foundations at Concord Naval Weapons Station. Officials warn of power failures and possible safety risks to conventional arms missiles and warheads while animal rights groups oppose eradication. A final decision awaits a hearing and public comment period ending August 7.
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Jackson rewrites anti Semitic song on new album
Michael Jackson submitted a cleaned up version of They Don_t Care About Us to his label replacing offensive lines with neutral phrases. The album remains No 1 on the Billboard charts with about 2 million copies in production, and Jackson had apologized earlier for the controversy.
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Myers calls DUI arrest a very big mistake in public remarks
In Pasadena Dee Dee Myers described her June 27 Washington DUI arrest as a very big mistake and said she regrets it. She defended her new CNBC role opposite Mary Matalin while facing potential jail time and a $2,000 fine.
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Trial recounts voices, race clashes in Simpson murder case
Key defense witness Heidstra disputes identification and race claims while Cochran and Darden trade probes over timeline and voice recognition. Court eruptions include Ito warning disparaging remarks and jurors briefly sent out as tensions flare in the O J Simpson murder trial.
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Odessa considers budget impact of detention center closure
City Council discusses maintaining a healthy budget amid potential closure of Odessa Detention Center. Losses could reach 160000 dollars if the jail shuts down, while state prisoners previously housed there left the city with 15 inmates in a 100 bed facility. A proposed 115 water and sewer bill fee for curbside recycling drew little support.
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Red Cross leadership questions linger in internal dispute
Board discussions left the chairmanship undecided while J Michael Stephans serves as interim head. Collins faces ongoing controversy tied to a June 20 threat incident, with McLean denying ousting claims and stressing the chapter’s apolitical humanitarian mission amid mounting backlash.
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Texas Heatwave Pushes Power Use and Pools Demand
Record 18.4 million kilowatts hit at 5 p.m. as heat bakes Texas. Del Rio to Denton report booming fans and AC sales while health officials urge hydration and shade for people and pets. One death in Irving tied to 103 degree air and 120 on a roof at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Odessa American Online Survey Offers Five Questions
Weekly poll allows phone and fax responses. Readers answer questions on topics from courtroom TV bans to Vietnam diplomacy and OJ Simpson. Deadline is Thursday midnight. Answer options accessed via dial in or fax to 915 333 7742.
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No winning tickets in Lotto Texas drawing
Austin AP reports no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's Lotto Texas. The $4 million jackpot remains unclaimed and officials expect Saturday's prize to reach about $10 million.
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Odessa American Advertiser Contact Information
Publication details for the Odessa American include address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and post office box 2952 for address changes. Advertising and classifieds lines list contact numbers MGROM rns sigesiibhilesoniigicibina 334-8641 333-7777, plus a 24 hour Classified Fax line 334-7619. The paper reserves right to reject ads and disclaims liability for errors omissions or factual representations.
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