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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1998
Page
1
Monica Seles flashed peaks of form as she defeated top seed Martina Hingis in a menacing tennis match while German train wreck victims remained trapped, with officials warning the death toll could reach at least 100.
Scientists say evidence from an underground Japan lab shows neutrinos have mass. If confirmed, the finding could reshape views on star formation and the universe’s expansion, challenging the notion of a forever expanding cosmos and addressing why the universe seems lighter than expected.
The smoke from ongoing fires in Latin America drifts into Texas, with a slow-moving cold front expected to push the haze south by Friday. Meteorologist Bryan Lambeth notes the heaviest affect across North and Central Texas, reducing visibility east of Mineral Wells Junction and Del Rio while Abilene and San Angelo see brief air-quality issues before a dry line clears. Vulnerable residents are urged to limit outdoor exertion and stay indoors. The prior alert ended May 28.
Carl Bernstein joins a panel at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin to critique contemporary journalism ethics and trust. David Broder Barrie Dunsmore and Hugh Sidey also discuss failures and the aim to publish the best obtainable version of the truth. Bettina Gregory moderates.
Ector County Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Patton considered options as the board voted 4-0 to appoint retired DPS Captain Arvin Kilpatrick as interim director while awaiting state funding. Commander Tom Finley and Assistant Commander Jack Brewer may be placed on vacation during a Texas Attorney General probe. Painter plans to travel to Austin to seek Gov George W Bush backing to reinstate leadership under Kilpatrick.
The House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee public property religious expression including schools. The 224 to 203 vote fell 62 short of the two thirds required, despite backing from social conservatives. Opponents argued First Amendment already protects voluntary prayer and religious activity in schools. President Clinton opposed the measure, noting federal guidelines allow private prayer and religious activities on and around school grounds.
Denver AP reports federal Judge Richard Matsch pronounced Terry Nichols a enemy of the Constitution and sentenced him to life without parole after Nichols refused to answer questions about his role in planning and executing the Oklahoma City bombing. The judge said the act aimed to undermine the U.S. government.
Terry Nichols was found guilty of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter on December 23, with the verdict marking a pivotal point in the trial. The decision follows weeks of testimony and legal argument from prosecutors and defense attorneys.
In a 364-50 House vote, lawmakers approved a $1.9 billion package to restore food stamps to many legal immigrants, boost crop insurance, and raise agricultural research spending, sending the bill to President Clinton who was expected to sign.
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