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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1998

Page

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Permian product Toby Stevenson wins NCAA pole vault title

National champion Toby Stevenson from Permian wins the NCAA pole vault title in a dominating display. The victory crowns Stevenson as the sport’s top collegiate vaulter and boosts his track and field profile.

Toby Stevenson

Stock Hotline Restored Via Infoline Features

The Associated Press reports the Stock Quote Hotline and Infoline features are back online after Galaxy IV satellite issues. Syndicated services including horoscopes weather and sports have resumed transmissions though the Odessa American notes formal notification of repair is lacking. A reader questionnaire on page 4B asks for reader feedback on Infoline information services.

Associated Press Infoline Odessa American Odessa College Churches

Record heat grips the Permian Basin and a widow in need

In the Permian Basin, 57 year old Madrid endures deadly heat without air conditioning. She uses wet sheets and a towel to sleep, awaiting dialysis as kidney function declines. Meals on Wheels director Margaret Burton seeks fan or monetary donations to aid about 20 clients, three receiving fans this week amid record highs of 111 and forecast 103.

Margaret Madrid Madrid Margaret Burton Meals On Wheels Burton Permian Basin

West Texas counties impose outdoor burn bans amid heat

Officials in Howard County and Ward County restrict outdoor burning to curb fires as heat and dry conditions threaten vast grass and brush fires. Judge Ben Lockhart notes two large fires scorched 15 000 to 20 000 acres combined and warns conditions will worsen. Judge Sam Massey cites several nearby fires and dry risk as justification for action.

West Texas Howard County Ben Lockhart Lockhart West Texas Ward County Sam Massey

Texas officials voice cautious stance on bilingual education

In Austin, Governor George W. Bush and State Board member Mary Helen Berlanga defend bilingual programs. They argue English proficiency remains essential, support well run programs, and stress parental input and ongoing evaluation to ensure student success and a strong economy.

Austin Texas California America George W. Bush State Board of Education Mary Helen Berlanga Corpus Christi Berlanga

Texan Leader Battles Religious Rights Amendment in Congress

Rep. Chet Edwards of Central Texas, home to America's largest Baptist university, is leading opposition to the Religious Freedom Amendment championed by Rep. Ernest Istook. Edwards calls the measure ill advised and unnecessary, prompting sharp responses from the Christian Coalition and backing from diverse religious groups.

Washington Texas America Chet Edwards Waco Edwards Christian Coalition Ernest Istook R-Okla Southern Baptist Convention American Muslim Council

Deadly Eschede train crash shocks Germany

A high speed Munich to Hamburg train derailed near Eschede in northern Germany killing at least 100 people. The locomotive broke loose, cars piled up into a twisted wreck as an overpass collapsed onto the debris. Survivors with bloodied hands received aid from nearby residents.

Eschede Germany Hamburg

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