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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1992

Page

9

The 15 Minutes of Fame Fever Grips America Today

A critique of modern public life notes how talk shows tabloids turn private moments into spectacle. Celebrities and politicians alike chase attention for ratings, with even serious topics treated as sensational theater, reshaping national culture and values.

Odessa police outraged by rap song promoting killings

Odessa police and Texas law enforcement leaders fear the Ice T Body Count track on the Warner album Body Count could incite violence. FOP officials plan protests and boycotts urging Time Warner to dissociate from the song. Police warn listeners may be influenced, with calls for accountability if violence results.

Permian Basin Ice-T Body Count Warner Records Larry Kiker Texas Fraternal Order of Police Ector County Dean Johnston Odessa Mark Donaldson Ice- T Pata Iee T Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas Time Warner Inc Dwight Tiller CLEAT

Snakes in Ector County mostly nonpoisonous warns experts

Dean Riser at Living Desert State Park says most West Texas and Southern New Mexico snakes are nonpoisonous and shy away from humans. Jeff Hicks notes the aggressive racer variety defends itself when cornered. Local shop owner Brenda Coughlin and doctors urge calm and not to use home remedies after bites.

Ector County Dean Riser Living Desert State Park Carlsbad N.M Texas New Mexico Riser Jeff Hicks Odessa Hicks Brenda Coughlin Jerry's Coughlin C.S. Patterson Patterson Ector

Mexican airline may land in Basin

Elvia Hernandez, president of the His nic Chamber of Commerce, says a Mexican airline may bring service to the Permian Basin, with Taesa Aerolineas officials expected to visit after a canceled trip. Travel agents in Midland Odessa welcome direct flights to Mexico to ease connections via Dallas or Houston. Taesa operates 75 aircraft with 1100 employees serving Mexico Europe and U S routes from Midland International Airport.

Midland Elvia Hernandez Mexico Permian Basin Hernandez Hisnic Chamber of Commerce Tiday Taesa Aerolineas Theresa Dyer Odessa Midland International Airport Dallas Houston Lisa Sharp Premier Travel Mexico City Midland International Lisa Stevens White Jens Lewis Ormand Lanes Taesa Europe Vail Colo Laredo West Texas

Stores sideline Johnson AIDS guide drawing mixed reviews

Magic Johnson's What You Can Do To Avoid AIDS has been banned by Kmart and other chains amid controversy over blunt language on sex and transmission. Publisher Peter Osnos says the stance is too cautious, while health officials warn the book might still guide youth if its reception becomes explicit.

Magic Johnson American Medical Association Dear Abby Times Books Peter Osnos New York Johnson Los Angeles Lakers Osnos Kmart Ector County Healthment Toby Cross Ans Johnson Waldenbooks Permian Mall

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