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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1996
Page
2
The Sunday top story shows gangs crossing racial gender and economic boundaries challenging stereotypes about inner city youth. It notes the broad reach of gang influence across metropolitan areas and questions the turf mindset driving violence and control.
An article sketches the Texas Alcoholics Anonymous conference at the Holiday Inn Center with speakers like Cotton and Pete L. recalling AA’s origins since 1939 and noting nationwide growth. Personal stories highlight years of sobriety, struggles, and commitment to the program.
In North East Maryland ranger Mel Adam says up to 100 fans daily sought a glimpse of Clint Eastwood on the set for Absolute Power. Publicist Marco Barla was turned away for lack of pass as filming ran three days this week near the Chesapeake Bay cliffs to host a car being pushed off a 50 to 100 foot drop. Eastwood’s crew plans next year’s release.
A Northern Province summit details deadly witchcraft attacks amid mobs chasing suspects. A task force linked over 300 deaths 1985 to 1995 to alleged witchcraft, while hundreds live in witch villages or refugee camps. Abraham Maharaja recalls a family celebration ending in arson after accusations of witchcraft.
Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 numbers are available from Infoline. Call 580-4636 press 6600. Note: numbers unofficial until Texas Lottery Commission verification. TLC regional office in Odessa 4682 E University Blvd 915 368 5243.
A Selena movie with a child actress playing the star will be announced next Tuesday in Los Angeles. Call back auditions for the younger Selena were held Thursday in San Antonio. Production is slated to begin in Texas in late August. Selena was killed in March 1995 by Yolanda Saldívar, former president of her fan club, who was convicted of murder and given life imprisonment.
Hirsch notes possible endangerment of insect species after the Taylor family imported bugs from abroad and may have shipped them nationwide. Attorneys advise caution as agents in Lubbock and the Northern District assess jurisdiction and potential transactions. The Taylors denounce the situation but cooperate with investigators.
A hospital program aids schizophrenia patients with daily costs around 50 to 75 dollars and a 285 dollar daily average for Big Spring stays. Team leader Lee Preston notes progress as Bradford, once unmedicated, now manages mood swings with medication and support. The effort helps patients regain education, social skills, and daily independence as plans call for eight more patients and an additional team member by September 1.
Hoffmann La Roche announced a public service campaign in English and Spanish to curb Rohypnol misuse and provide free urine testing for law enforcement. Ads warn women to be vigilant in bars with a photo showing a man slipping drugs into a drink.
In Taipei the opposition New Party deputy whip Fu Kun-cheng bit and kneeled Nationalist Party colleague Shen Chih-hui during a parliamentary clash over who should address the chamber first. Speaker Liu Sung fan condemned the act and suspended the session as the party apologized and pledged to strip Fu of his whip duties.
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