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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1996
Page
1
FBI arrives with black armored vehicles and a rescue helicopter at a staging area near the Freemen ranch in Montana. Agents say the gear signals seriousness but stress no imminent action while negotiations have stalled since leaders were captured on March 25.
In Austin, officials confirmed reports of child abuse and said state law limited actions against a private home day care run by R L and Shirley Murray where an 11 year old allegedly killed a 21/2 year old. Regulators had warned the couple for three years but had few recourses. Police arrested the Murrays' granddaughter this week and charged her with capital murder in Jayla Lee's death.
Forecasters warn weekend storms possible after fierce West Texas weather. Tornadic bursts hit Armstrong Donley Gray Oldham counties with hail. one twister touched down south of Washburn in Armstrong. No damage reported. Temperatures reached 80s and 90s as a cold front poised to end rain by Sunday. North and South Texas outlooks call for lingering thunderstorm chances and warm highs in 80s to 90s.
Odessa Tornado Shelters owner Steve Oualline reports a surge in inquiries as active storm warnings spike. He describes a large fiberglass shelter seating 10 to 12 with Jacuzzi style cockpit, priced at 3550 dollars plus installation and vented with battery light. deluxe adds four televisions.
Benjamin Netanyahu appears poised to lead Israel after defeating Shimon Peres in a race shaped by fear of terror. Questions linger about his plans for peace and security as he shifts from hard line to more moderate positions. Peres’ longer resume contrasts with Netanyahu's limited experience as voters weigh stability against change.
Odessa American reports Timothy Leary died Friday of cancer at age 75 in the Permian Basin. Mayor Mike Atkins recalls the counterculture icon, once tied to LSD fame and the phraseTune in turn on drop out, and notes Leary had recently drawn media attention over his World Wide Web site.
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