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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1978

Page

2

Melbourne plane crash kills six in suburban home

A light aircraft crashing into two Melbourne houses near Essendon Airport killed six people in the Gulle family and injured others. The plane struck the Gulle home then the Corso residence before stopping in a kitchen. Meinhardt survived with a head injury. Baskett and Walker had minor injuries. the investigation continues with unknown engine failure details.

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Olney Texans Rally to Lay 13 Mile Water Pipeline

In Olney Texas volunteers flocked to start a 13 mile pipeline to bring water from Lake Cooper and Lake Olney amid severe shortages. Mayor Al Meyers notes four years with little rain as residents face 6 000 gallon monthly limits and a $200 lawn watering fine while Wichita Falls sells water and state aid provides steel pipe and pumps.

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CIA Recruitment Ad Promises Big Pay in Congo Mission

A 1970s Vanguardia Espanola clipping touts CIA recruitment for a covert Congo mission near Kolwezi to guard miners and staff. It promises $750 monthly, board and lodging, and notes South Africa travel due to War Powers Act limits. Warnings include risk of disownment if captured.

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Petaluma to Charge Builders Fees for New Homes

Petaluma California council approved an impact fee plan to charge developers for major public services tied to new housing and considered a requirement that analyses show revenue from new homes covers service costs. The measure aims to offset limits from Proposition 13 as officials caution development may not break even despite industry data claiming potential city funds.

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