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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1998
Page
2
Odessa American editor apologizes for Friday’s Roy Orbison festival piece that readers in Wink and Kermit found condescending. He notes editors misjudged reader perspective, pledges fairness in future coverage, and urges judging the paper by its overall record.
Katie Couric describes the loss of her husband Jay Monahan to colon cancer as a crushing blow. The Today show co-host told over 1,300 businesswomen at a luncheon that she presses on for her two young daughters and to show them how to endure life’s major curve balls.
Life feature on retired Army Col. Bruce Wallace and his decades of history shaping a storied career. Commentary by Dave Barry on air travel industry trends. Travel piece on packing light as vacation season arrives. In sports, a detailed look at the controversial freshmen eligibility issue.
New Mexico's Environment Department blocked waste shipments to WIPP after finding Los Alamos not proven free of solvents and lead. Despite EPA licensing plutonium contaminated gear, the state demands a clean test, threats of court action, and further testing before any mixed waste moves. Governor Johnson backs following rules while DOE weighs blending and extra testing options.
DPS will oversee operations of a restructured task force with an unnamed commander, after the previous grant funded unit was shut down amid financial integrity probes. Local officials demanded an interim director while investigations continue, and counties weigh participation in the new arrangement.
Adrian Chavez defends his father Tony Chavez amid indictments alleging aiding and advising in unlawful interstate activity. Chavez says witnesses like Roseann Holmberg forged claims and vows vigorous defense. He notes Tony Chavez’s background as a veteran, former police officer, and longtime lawyer, stating the charges target legal work and not truth.
County officials plan a 7 p.m. ceremony followed by a local talent search featuring gospel singers and ethnic dancers. Saxophonist Tom Braxton performs 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Noel Heritage Park and 3 to 5 p.m. at Woodson Center with sponsors the Ector Lions Club and Black Chamber of Commerce. A parade starts 7 p.m. Friday from the Martin Luther King Center with floats and drill teams. Weekend events include a Business Development Workshop 9 a.m. Saturday at Gertrude Bruce Center and a Gospel Fest 8 p.m. at Woodson Community Park.
Friday June 12 draws update for Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5. Cash 5 numbers were 2 5 7 12 39 with a payout update. Pick 3 results show 9 9 7 and additional game details available via InfoLine by dialing 580-4636 then 6600.
The column surveys common beliefs from various domains. It notes heat limits on sperm, menthol’s anesthetic effects, and other curious claims, while lightly poking at popular fads, desert expansion, and insect flight. It closes with contact options for L M Boyd.
The page lists the Readers' Guide main number 337 OACOA an out of town line 800 375 466 and email options with an ink note and a website www oaca com. It provides publisher office phone 333 7721 fax 334 8671 and staff credits including Gary Nowsom editor Tony Cooper advertising director Tyler Patton circulation director Bob Braswell production director Frances Irvine and business manager.
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