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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1995
Page
2
This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the July 16 1946 nuclear test at an obscure New Mexico site. The world continues to debate the wisdom of that achievement and its far reaching consequences across geopolitics and science.
In Charleston West Virginia postman Tim Snodgrass was indefinitely suspended with pay after refusing to deliver mail to Fred and Pat Grounds who live in a home for AIDS patients. Education and counseling failed to change his mind despite CDC assurances.
Sharon Stone settles her 12 million suit with jeweler Harry Winston over a $400,000 necklace from the Sliver tour. Winston will donate to AmFar to resolve the feud. terms undisclosed. Stone hosted AmFar dinner in Cannes. both parties praised the charity.
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Deputy Director Larry Potts will be transferred to the training division amid ongoing scrutiny over Waco and Ruby Ridge. Acting deputy Esposito to assume interim leadership as Freeh seeks a new deputy. White House vows firings for wrongdoers. The decision follows bipartisan calls for Potts’ removal and reflects pressure on the FBI and Justice Department.
Mary Lou Benevidez of Las Cruces New Mexico won 1.1 million in the June 28 Lotto Texas drawing and says she will keep her Kmart job and coupon habit. She may replace her 12 year old car and plans to share winnings with her brother in law Jerry Mark. The ticket was bought in Anthony Texas and the lottery notes a horoscope linked to the win. Benevidez says she enjoys her job too much to quit.
U S officials warned of possible threats to embassies in Greece and South America after a prior alert about a Middle East inspired attack. State Department said warnings are unrelated and offered no further details about either situation.
The General Land Office faces a suit over oil royalties based on posted prices versus actual value. Officials note potential underpayments average 3 to 6 percent since 1988, with prior reversals in ARCO and other states. Texas lawmakers urge accurate royalties to fund education.
The health department plans to provide a meetings facilitator as SPARC works on a community needs assessment, a client grievance policy, and consortium bylaws. SPARC executives previously declined WesTAC meetings citing productivity issues, prompting state officials to suggest a sessional facilitator for all future talks and warning of possible disbanding of the consortium if conflicts persist.
Astonished rescuers pulled Park Sung yeon, 19, from the rubble 16 days after the Sampoong Department Store collapse that killed at least 300. Rescue workers searched nearby for a possible second survivor as the death toll rose to 305, with relatives demanding charges against store executives.
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