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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1995
Page
1
Odessa's Midnight Basketball program drew at least 200 fans at Ector Junior High School for eight weekends, costing about $10,000. Police Chief James Jenkins credited the effort with potential crime reduction and supported renewing and expanding the program beyond the initial run.
A gunman opened fire at Les Jardins Apartments near Texas Christian University injuring several including a 28 year old mother, a 19 year old man, and a security guard. Two children, a 6 year old girl and 8 year old boy, died from head wounds. younger sister, 20 months, and the mother are in critical condition. John Wheat, 51, is jailed on two counts of capital murder and five counts of attempted capital murder.
After a jury sentenced Susan Smith to life for her two sons deaths, critics argue the punishment should have been death. Hugh Nations Sr of the National Coalition of Free Men contends sexist justice prevails, while David Smith’s father blasts the jury as cowards in Union County.
The Kennington-Jones Funeral Home unveiled an 8 foot wide drive-through viewing window with bulletproof glass and fluorescent lighting. Families may request the service at no extra cost and a display board will show the deceased's name time and service details.
In Grottos of Cacahuamilpa, environmentalists condemn plans by Canadian developer Barry Sendel to install mechanical dinosaurs and artificial features as part of a 50 year concession. Officials cited a failed environmental impact review while government weighs the future of the park and other concessions.
Last week's American On Line survey reports questions on a 3.5 cent county tax increase for county employee raises, opinion on an Allied ultimatum to Bosnian Serbs, federal funding for a program, belief in God, and O J Simpson guilt. The page notes the 2A section with weekly totals and poll tallies across Yes and No responses from different items.
Fort Worth report cites estimates that about 180000 Texans will seek concealed handgun permits in the next two years. Costs vary widely from $140 application fees to about $650 for beginners, including lessons, fingerprinting, ammo, and a new revolver. Senior discounts apply. instructors may raise prices for training and weekend sessions.
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