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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1993

Page

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The page lists sections including Movies Columns Nation Comics Schools Commentary Sports Foreign TVLog Horoscope and Your Money across pages 3-8C 3B 6A 5A 8A 1B 4A 1-4D 3C 2C 6A. It outlines feature areas and navigation for readers seeking local listings and articles in the newspaper.

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Pakistani Troops Fire On Somali Protesters Killing At Least 14

Pakistani soldiers opened fire on a crowd in Mogadishu killing at least 14 people including children and wounding about 30. US AC-130 gunships then shelled targets linked to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid, in the third strike over three days as UN officials vowed to press disarmament efforts.

Mogadishu Somalia Mohamed Farrah Aidid Aidid United Nations Koffi Annan U.N New York Toronto Star Paul Watson Digfer Hospital

Gardendale Woman Drives Ahead in Boys Race Track

Stephanie Olssen of Gardendale joins the boys on the Twin Cities Speedway circuit racing a Nova in the super stock class after moving from street stock. She faced skepticism yet earned support from many peers including Gary House of the Permian Basin Racing Association. Olssen, new to racing, says she cannot quit once started as she balances proving herself and pursuing the sport she loves.

Stephanie Olssen Gardendale Olssen John Bray Midland Bray Gary House Permian Basin Racing Association Board of Directors Olsson Twin Cities Speedway Eric

Deke Slayton Mercury Seven Astronaut Dies at 69

Donald K. Slayton an original Mercury Seven astronaut died in his sleep at 69 in League City after brain cancer diagnosis and a return to flight status in 1972. He supervised NASA's astronaut corps and helped select crews for Apollo missions. His death prompts tributes from colleagues and a forthcoming book project.

League City Donald K Deke’’ Slayton Mercury Seven Slayton Bobbie Howard Benedict Mercury Seven Foundation NASA America Tom Wolfe John Glenn Scott Carpenter Carpenter Vail Colo Benedict Jay Barbree Alan Shepard

Court candidate Breyer unscathed after tax lapse

Washington reacted to a late disclosure that Supreme Court nominee Stephen Breyer did not pay Social Security taxes for a household worker. White House indicated no change in plans to move forward and some lawmakers warned of political fallout for Clinton.

Washington White House Supreme Court Stephen Breyer Boston Jurist Senate Dole CNN Breyer Mitchell Maine ABC David Brinkley Clinton Tom Harkin Iowa NBC

Confederate battle flag split: reverence and controversy in Thomson

In Thomson Georgia, John Henry Crawford and Gary McNair lower the state flag daily, folding the flag with care as McNair recalls its association with enslaved ancestors. He supports keeping the flag due to tradition, while acknowledging what it represents and the regional debate over its place in Georgia's flag.

Thomson John Henry Crawford Gary McNair Georgia Thomson City Hall McNair

Flag controversy flares as states weigh Confederate symbol

Several Southern states debate what the Confederate battle flag represents and whether it should be officially embraced. In Alabama, until April, the flag flew above the state Capitol alongside the state flag, illustrating the contested status of the symbol in state government.

Alabama State Capitol

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