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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1998
Page
1
Senator Trent Lott publicly objects to a gay nominee for ambassador, arguing against the candidacy while citing policy or framing issues. The comments draw attention from party colleagues and observers amid debates over appointment criteria.
Health Secretary Donna Shalala told Fox News Sunday she smoked in her youth to imitate reporters. She said she began smoking to be a journalist, noting she thought all journalists smoked, and added she later embraced a smoke free profession.
Disaster toll climbs after a 23 foot tsunami struck three villages on Papua New Guinea’s northwest coast following a magnitude 7 quake. Arop village vanished, about 2000 residents lost. three other villages destroyed. Rescue efforts continue as authorities fear mounting deaths and missing persons.
A magnitude seven quake produced a 23 foot tsunami that devastated Papua New Guinea. Historic waves include Krakatau in 1883 with 100 foot surges killing over 36,000 in Java and Sumatra, the 1946 Aleutian quake killing five in Unimak and 159 in Hawaii, and a 1993 Sea of Japan event with about 200 deaths.
The EPA stands by its 1993 link between secondhand tobacco smoke and cancer despite a U S district court ruling that the report rested on inadequate science. Officials say an appeal is likely, as EPA Administrator Browner calls the decision disturbing and notes health threats from secondhand smoke.
The Odessa edition cites 1973 as a year of landmark events with UTPB opening to 1012 students on Sept 4 and a crippling June hailstorm causing 13 million in damage. Residents shared pride in the new upper level school, concern over oil shortages and high prices, and long gas lines. A manager named Fred Cowen faced indictment.
The Washington Supreme Court rules 7-2 to uphold Friday Harbor and San Juan County authority to ban water jet powered personal craft on waters around the San Juan Islands. Local officials cite noise safety and environmental concerns. residents warn of eco tourism impact.
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