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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1998
Page
1
A Texas high school trip turns chaotic with a cockpit wet T shirt contest en route to a vacation site. Electric utilities push a cool now pay later message as shoppers face delayed bills.
An open letter by Sierra Blanca residents signed by about 100 locals urges officials to back a proposed low level waste site. Bill Love, a local businessman, says the ad funds came from private donors and the Sierra Blanca Community Development Corp to counter negative press. Opponent Gloria Addington rejects claims of broad support and questions the economic benefits. The Hudspeth County site faces renewed scrutiny after hearings recommended against licensing.
Alan Shepard, first American in space and Mercury capsule pilot, dies at 74 near Monterey California. His May 5 1961 Freedom 7 flight marked a turning point in the space race and inspired national support for space exploration.
Alan B. Shepard Jr earned Navy wings in 1947 and became one of NASA’s original Mercury astronauts in 1959. He was the first American in space on May 5, 1961, later grounded by labyrinthitis in 1963, cleared for flight on May 7, 1969, and commanded Apollo 14 from Jan 31 to Feb 9, 1971, logging 217 hours in space including nine on the Moon before retiring in August 1974. He received the Medal of Honor in 1979.
Robert Young the actor known for Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby M.D. died at his Westlake Village home at age 91 after heart trouble and a recent surgery. His screen persona contrasted with private battles with mood and alcoholism, as colleagues remember his warmth and dedication to family.
Diana Schuessler Duff, a 48 year old Odessa native, launches her first obstetrics and gynecology practice after years of study and unusual twists including stints as a zookeeper. She plans to share office space with Dr. David Libson on Aug. 3 in Odessa, where her career began amid a booming Permian Basin oil market and civil rights cases shaping the industry.
U S Attorney Mike Bradford announced a 36 count indictment against 29 suspects accused of delivering or selling heroin linked to five overdoses in Plano. The operation named Chiva spanned 15 months with arrests of 15 suspects on Wednesday and 13 already under investigation. A four-year spike in overdoses in the Dallas suburb drew national attention and DEA officials warned of high purity street heroin fueling the crisis.
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