Hutchison Wins Senate Seat In Texas Victory
Kay Bailey Hutchison defeated Krueger for the U.S. Senate, giving Texas two Republicans in the chamber for the first time in 118 years. With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Hutchison led 68 percent to 32 percent, signaling a GOP shift on taxes and government spending. Krueger acknowledged the loss, while Hutchison framed the win as a mandate to scrutinize Clinton's tax agenda.
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Krueger
Senate
Ann Richards
Lloyd Bentsen
Clinton
Bentsen
U.S. Treasury
Hutchison
Bill Clinton
Texas
Phil Gramm
Democratic Party
Bob Slagle
Bush
Washington
Arson Threat Surges in Odessa Area in 1993
Odessa fire crews face a spike in arsons with 18 fires and 23 structures burned so far in 1993, according to John Taylor, chief arson investigator. A rash of fire bombings and molotov assaults are noted as revenge fires, with one death linked to the year’s incidents. Carolyn Brooks died in Lubbock on May 12 from injuries sustained in a morning fire.
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Odessa
John Taylor
Taylor
Carolyn Brooks
Lubbock
Investigators Face Challenge in Arson Evidence
Investigators and insurance probes struggle with burnt remains as evidence in arson cases. Detectives determine if the fire was deliberate, with phrases from Sheriff’s Office Inspector Mark Donaldson noting obvious arson in certain scenarios and rising suspicion when multiple fires occur in a region.
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Liaw
Sheriff's Office
Mark Donaldson
Donaldson
Texas malpractice bill may barely affect suits
A bill awaiting Gov. Ann Richards signature would require medical expert affidavits within 90 days in malpractice suits to show negligence. Attorneys predict minimal impact, while Texas Medical Association officials say it will deter frivolous suits. The measure mirrors Michigan’s 1986 reform and aims to ensure valid claims.
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Ann Richards
Texas Islature
Plains
Phillip Godwin
Odessa
Godwin
Ing
Texas
Harold Freeman
The
Texas Medical Association
Freeman
Michigan
Correction: Rodriguez Misdescribed as Therapist Assistant
A May 16 follow up clarifies that Roland Rodriguez, manager of Odessa Rehabilitation Center, is a licensed emergency medical technician, not a licensed physical therapist assistant as previously reported. The correction notes Rodriguez holds EMT credentials and the earlier description was inaccurate.
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Roland Rodriguez
Odessa Rehabilitation Center
Rodriguez
Conway Twitty dies at 59 on tour in Missouri
Springfield AP reports country star Conway Twitty died at age 59 after complications from a ruptured vessel while resting on a tour bus in southwest Missouri. He collapsed en route home to Hendersonville from Bran son after a Friday performance. Twitty, born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, later adopted the stage name inspired by Conway Arkansas and Twitty Texas.
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Springfield
Conway Twitty
Dee Henry
Cox Medical Center South
Twitty
Missouri
Sandy Brokaw
Harold Lloyd Jenkins
Conway, Ark
Texas
Odessa High Class of 93 Valedictorian Named at Commencement
Principal Raymond Starnes presents Jennifer Clark daughter of Gary and Sharon Clark as valedictorian during graduation at Ector County Coliseum. About 525 seniors receive diplomas. For a list of OHS and Permian graduates see Page 4B.
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Odessa High School
Raymond Starnes
Jennifer Clark
Gary
Sharon Clark
Ector County Coliseum
OHS
Permian High School
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