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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1999
Page
2
Timothy Boomer, 25, faces charges under an 1897 statute after an exchange near women and children as his canoe capsized on the Rifle River. Former deputy Kenneth Socia patrolling nearby overheard the outburst and issued a ticket.
Two German tourists unknowingly slept on a motel bed with a dead body hidden in the box spring. Police said the man’s identity and age were unknown and the body’s time of death could not be determined. Maids found the odor after removing a platform from the bed, and the guests were moved to another room.
Omaha artist Martin Mull, star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, showcases abstract paintings at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art claiming painting is his heart and soul. He notes he did other work to pay bills.
In a televised Oval Office address President Bill Clinton declared victory and pledged air strikes would resume if Milosevic reneges on a peace deal as NATO and Yugoslav forces began a 11 day troop pullout from Kosovo. About 40,000 soldiers and police to exit southern Serbia. NATO moves 18,500 troops to Macedonia with 7,000 Americans abstaining in UN resolution.
U Haul plans driver transfers to meet demand as Dallas and Houston movers seek Odessa rentals. Officials estimate about one third of the 30 trucks rented are one way. Shortage causes Harris to urge patience and flexibility while prices may drop as availability improves. Plan moves in advance.
The AVLIS program aimed to cut uranium fuel costs for nuclear power and was viewed as lower power hungry and cheaper to build than gaseous diffusion. Evaluations continue of alternative options like Silex laser enrichment and gas centrifuge. Safety, waste disposal, and Timbers issues must be resolved before new plants, and the program transferred from DOE to USEC in May 1995 for private development.
The Christian Coalition will be renamed Christian Coalition International and can raise and spend directly on candidates via a political action committee. A Texas arm will be Christian Coalition of America with voter education. The group, founded in 1988 by Pat Robertson, has shaped politics from schools to presidential races and faces new questions about tax-exempt status and partisan activity.
The 6 3 ruling on a Chicago loitering ordinance drew six opinions with Stevens writing for the majority that the law grants police too much discretion to arrest youths who are merely gathered on the street. The decision upholds limits on anti loitering laws used to discriminate but leaves concerns about enforcement and impact on minority communities. The 1992 ordinance forced officers to disperse groups seen as Spreet gang affiliated.
Texas Lottery results list PICK 3 5 34 numbers and Cash 5 6600 prize details for Thursday June 10 2026. Includes Lotto Texas numbers and latest draw press info with up-to-date numbers and draws.
A quiz highlights the zipper invention timeline from Whitcomb L. Judson’s 1893 demo to Gideon Sundback’s 1917 patent. It notes later uses by B F Goodrich and quirky Victorian forks, lawn mowing directions, light beer history, Hoover Dam concrete cure time, and a marriage divorce question with an answer.
The Odessa American publishes daily from Odessa Texas with address and contact information. It reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish.
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