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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1998
Page
2
World dispatch reports Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar sworn in as Nigeria's leader after Abacha's death. Abacha seized power in 1993 and refused civilian handover. Abubakar, defense chief of staff, takes office amid junta grip concerns.
Bulgaria's Defense Ministry moves TV sets from commanders' offices to soldiers' barracks to curb World Cup absence. Private Nova TV cited the plan as a smart move to prevent empty barracks during national team games. Soldier Stoyan Garvanov, 23, voiced support, recalling 1994 World Cup attendance.
Big Bend National Park rangers warn visitors of dangerous mountain lions after an aggressive encounter near the Lost Mine trailhead. Officials note about two dozen lions inhabit the park and advise staying away from trails with children, as past nonfatal attacks since 1984 raise safety concerns amid dry conditions. The Lost Mine trail area may remain closed for some time while sightings continue and rain could hasten reopenings.
George Foreman spoke at Natalie Foreman's graduation at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury detailing the boxing mindset from the Olympic ring to the classroom stage. He drew parallels to the graduates feeling lonely yet eager to win, ending with a reflection on happiness and home. The piece also covers Mickey Gilley reclaiming his Ferriday roots with a street renaming and plans for expanding his business ventures in Branson and beyond. Universal City weighs in on a hip Woody Woodpecker revival with 40 new episodes for Fox Kids, featuring three seven minute shorts and a star voice cast.
In a United Nations speech President Clinton argues that drugs threaten all nations and vows a global effort with $175 million federal funding and private donations. He cites Mexico's Zedillo and warns no country can fight drugs alone while noting Operation Casablanca fallout. Clinton later attends a Kennelly fundraiser in Westport Connecticut outside a Martha Stewart studio.
Governor Bush urged counties to assess drought impact and consider burning bans amid dry conditions and high winds. About 80 percent of Texas is in drought with over 59 counties already under bans. rain shortfalls exceed 78 percent in many areas, miring cotton, corn and sorghum. Officials said the emergency proclamation will bolster firefighting readiness as drought unfolds rapidly across the state.
The governor released a broader drought area list totaling 207 counties and counties and mentions Loving Winkler Ector Midland Ward Crane Upton Reeves Pecos Terrell Jeff Davis Presidio among those designated drought areas, highlighting regional water shortage concerns.
Yearwood denies involvement in the task force downfall while meeting with an assistant U.S. attorney to discuss circulating rumors. He says he wants a full investigation, not a breakup, and questions motives of critics including Patton and Sheriff Painter.
The report lists Cash 5 numbers 11 15 17 31 34 drawn Monday June 8 and Pick 3 numbers 5 4 6. Up-to-date Lotto Texas results are available via infoLine at 580-4636 extension 6600.
A collage of quirky lines about envy indoctrination and odd scenes. It notes laws in Latin nations about rape and marriage, quotes Margaret Mead on jealousy, a Florida golf course otter tale, a shore versus coast riddle, and a British fish comment. Contact details for L M Boyd are provided.
The Odessa American issue includes the Readers' Guide with contact numbers 337-OACA and 800-375-4661. Email access and the web address www.oaca.com are listed for customer service. Hours are Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 6 to 11 a.m. Each issue mentions federal coverage.
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