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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1998

Page

2

Adoption on TV Leads to Mississippi Family Foster Plans

Reporter Sally Jessy Raphael details a dramatic adoption story. Ronald and Katonya Everett of Wayneboro Mississippi adopted two girls from a woman in Cleveland who had AIDS related losses and hoped for stable homes. The Everetts, who traveled sixteen hours, bonded during a near-accident moment on a bike. The show paid travel and gifts, while the adopter hopes to formalize through usual procedures after the woman’s death.

Raphael McClure Ronald Everetts Cleveland Mississippi Everett Sally Jessy Raphael Lee Fryd Alabama

Monaco Princess Names Baby Camille Marie Kelly

Princess Stephanie of Monaco announced the birth of a girl named Camille Marie Kelly amid her ongoing divorce unresolved paternity. Stephanie, 33, already has Louis and Pauline from her marriage to Daniel Ducruet.

Monaco Stephanie Camille Marie Kelly Louis Pauline Daniel Ducruet Prince Rainier Grace Kelly

Ruling challenges site plan for Sierra Blanca waste area

Todd said counties and cities including El Paso and Suarez oppose the low level nuclear waste site. Officials were surprised the ruling found only two socioeconomic trips by the authority. The case was filed in 1992 and parties may file exceptions while pursuing further grounds against the site.

Todd el Paso Suarez Rhames Sierra Blanca van Horn

Long-unsolved Texas shooting links to Kentucky cases emerge

Mata, 23, and Augustine Gomez, 24, were shot in a car ambush. Mata died 90 minutes later. In 1982, warrants were issued for Aragon and Leonardo Pruneda Garza. Garza was later convicted, then overturned, with a new plea reducing charges. Connection to other state crimes prompted continued investigation and potential grand jury action.

Mata Augustine Gomez Gomez Aragon Leonardo Pruneda Garza Garza Ector Rogers Kentucky Tennessee Hopkinsville Reuben Aragon Antonio Trevino Trevino Mexico Kentucky New Era Manuel Aragon Randeaier Reu Aragon Colorado Aoe Ector County John Smith Metro Homicide Smith

Graham defense asks jurors to consider Graham not involved

Prosecutor Mike Parrish presented evidence including a September 1996 confession Graham typed for police and Air Force investigators. He described a confusing sequence with Zamora, Jones, and Diane Zamora, arguing Graham lied about a sexual encounter and that Zamora killed Adrianne Jones while Graham was not present. The defense contends Graham’s call to Jones on the night in question remains disputed.

Mike Parrish Graham Air Force Zamora Jones Parrish Diane Adrianne Jones Cogdell Diane Zamora David Graham Linda Jones Mansfield High School David Adrianne

Ex-CFO Hargesheimer Repaid Scam Money After Arrest

Hargesheimer admitted to stealing more than 48000 and paid back the funds with 6 percent interest after his arrest. He faced possible sentencing as prosecutors indicated an 180 day jail term. Judge or jury reactions highlighted the complexity of trust and family status.

Hargesheimer Woody Leverett Mike Hargesheimer Leverett Ector County John Smith Pheas Smith Lewis

Gyrocopter crash kills pilot near Caddo Mills

In Caddo Mills a two rotor gyrocopter piloted by James Samuel Dignetano 53 of Sandy Valley Nevada crashed about 7 30 a m during a morning training flight. Investigators from the NTSB have not concluded a cause citing possible mechanical failure or pilot error. The prototype craft with a 160 horsepower engine was a two seater and had flown safely for years.

Fairmount Ind James Dean Jim Grindle Park Cemetery Grindle Star California Caddo Mills James Samuel Dignetano Sandy Valley Nev Dallas National Transportation Safety Board Jason Ragogna Dignetano Hunt County Texas James Erwin Air Command International Gyrocopter Harold Smith

Lotto Texas Winning Numbers and Jackpot Estimation

Texas Lottery draws show Lotto Texas numbers 3, 12, 23, 32, 36, 39 with an estimated $10 million jackpot for Wednesday July 15. Pick 3 and Cash 5 updates available via InfoLine by calling 580-4636 and entering 6600.

Lotto Texas InfoLine

Lottery Lotto Texas draw ends without matching tickets

No tickets matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night for the Lotto Texas game, according to lottery officials.

Odd Facts and Quotes Mix From a Miscellany Column

A collage of assorted lines covers death by action, ancient dachshunds, energy history, sight while diving, NFL first president quiz, a love marriage adage from Madame Dariaux, and contact details for L. M. Boyd. The piece blends trivia, ethics, and a personal note.

Madame Dariaux

Odessa American publication notice

The Odessa American announces its daily publication details including office address at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas and mail handling with postmaster box contact for address changes at PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa

Readership Guide and Advertising Note for Odessa American

The Odessa American advertises Readers' Guide 337 OACA Out-of-Town contact 800 375 4661 and email OA link.freedom.com with the site Www.Oaca.com The paper reserves the right to accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish or verify facts in ads.

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