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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1998

Page

2

Jewell's mother sues over Olympic Park searches

Barbara Jewell files federal lawsuit alleging authorities lied to justify the 1996 Olympic Park bombing search and naming six FBI agents and former US Attorney Kent Alexander as defendants. She also seeks 475,000 dollars in damages via an administrative claim with the Justice Department.

Atlanta Cer Richard Jewell Olympic Park Barbara Jewell FBI Kent Alexander Justice Department John Parris Atlanta Journal- Constitution Jewell

Texas Leaders Clash Over Nuclear Waste Dump Deal

PACT star Silvestre Reyes of El Paso notes the Sierra Blanca site as 90 miles from his hometown. The amendment restricting waste to three compact states provoked strong opposition from the nuclear power industry and governors of Texas Maine and Vermont. Opponents warn reratification delays and pressure on Texas to accept more out-of-state refuse, while supporters say the plan strictly limits out-of-state waste to 20 percent of 1.8 million cubic feet.

Silvestre Reyes D-Texas el Paso Sierra Blanca Texas Maine Vermont Ralph Hall Hall

Powerball draws draw crowds across states as machines go offline

Swarms of players from New York New Jersey and Massachusetts stretched lines in Connecticut retailers for hours as lottery machines went offline due to a balancing glitch later fixed. In Arizona California and Nevada players bought tickets while a Utah resident traveled to Idaho following horoscope advice. The Powerball jackpot, the largest in U S history, carried odds of about 0.4 percent to hit, with potential winnings of 11.7 million a year for 25 years before taxes.

Connecticut New York New Jersey Massachusetts Patrick Leddy Great Neck N.Y Shippan Candies Stamford Karen Swenson Utah Malad City Idaho Swenson U.S Dr. Frankenstein Ed Stanek Iowa Missouri Utility Frank Shirley Capaci Streamwood Ill

Star power and a coffee stop with Bob Hope

Bob Hope surprised Sherman Oaks Starbucks patrons by stopping for a small drip coffee and pastry. Fans lined up for autographs on a brown bag and a torn comic strip as Hope chatted briefly then left after about 20 minutes while diners sang his memory in tribute.

Los Angeles Bob Hope Sherman Oaks Hope

Fire damages warehouse after standoff and mobile home blaze

A warehouse and adjacent mobile home burned after a late Tuesday incident in Odessa. Firefighters fought the blaze through the night with 65 plus responders on scene. an American Red Cross shelter was set up but unused. Investigation by TNRCC seeks the fire’s cause and possible multiple fires at the facility.

Dents Randy Redd Redd American Red Cross Cavazos Theron Scott Champion Technologies Inc Arnold M.V Katie Boyd Boyd Childers Odessa Kelley

Lewinsky expected to testify on gifts and obstruction inquiry

The sources say Monica Lewinsky will explain why she returned Clinton gifts to the White House last December and provided a dress as evidence. Independent counsel Starr is said to be examining whether Clinton committed perjury, caused another to perjure, or obstructed justice. Senate aides note the inquiry is nearing a close. Linda Tripp describes fear and a 20 hour tape trove as she cooperates with prosecutors. Clinton plans to testify voluntarily on August 17 1998 amid talk of an impeachment report and ongoing investigations.

Lewinsky Clinton White House Senate Judiciary Orrin Hatch Utah Kenneth Starr Hatch Starr Martha's Vineyard U.S Linda Tripp Timony Tripp Clinton White House Pentagon Paula Jones Jones Mike McCurry Associated Press David Kendall Office of Independent Counsel Kendall Capitol Hill Sen Patrick Leahy

Lotto Texas Winning Numbers for July 29 Draw

Winning numbers for Lotto Texas on Wednesday July 29 are 7 8 18 21 26 48 with an estimated jackpot around 4 million dollars. Information on Pick 5 and Cash 5 is available via infoLine by calling 580-4636 then 6600.

Lotto Texas infoLine

Lotto drawing leaves six numbers unmatched Wednesday

State lottery officials said no tickets matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night for the twice weekly Lotto game.

Informed Source Tiny bits of trivia and notes

A collection of quirky facts and questions covers early swimming rules bees queen genetics and a trivia Q with answers. It mentions a blond-populated Saba in the Caribbean and a 1929 bingo debut in Atlanta, plus Hitchcock fears and contact details for columnist L M Boyd.

Readers' Guide Ad Policies and Contact Information

The Odessa American outlines ad submission guidance including a main number 337-DACA and toll free 800-375-4661, an email address, and a website WWW.0a0a.com. It states the paper may accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish or factual representations in ads.

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