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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

07 Jun 1998

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1998

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6

Melungeon mystery draws Brent Kennedy to mountain graves

In Wise County Virginia a man named Brent Kennedy investigates Melungeon history, linking illness, ancestry, and a debated mix of European, African, and Native American roots. He gathers researchers, faces threats, and publishes The Melungeons The Resurrection of a Proud People challenging silence about this hidden lineage.

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Gas-tanker truck explodes near Santa Maria

A tank truck carrying 9000 gallons of gasoline overturned on U.S. 101 near Santa Maria and exploded in flames. Police stated the driver appeared drowsy before the crash. Residents reported feeling the heat from the blast as gasoline slick spread along part of the highway. Santa Maria lies about 200 miles north of Los Angeles.

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