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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1996

Page

2

Russia’s high stakes vote for president amid reform clash

In a defining moment for the world’s largest nuclear power, Russia holds a pivotal presidential election with about 106 million eligible voters. Early polling shows Boris Yeltsin drawing support as turnout and absentee ballots shape the result. partial returns and posturing from Vladivostok to Chukotka frame a nation wavering between reform and retreat.

Moscow Russia Pacific Vladivostok Chukotka Far East Bosnia Afghanistan Central Election Commission Itar-Tass Sea of Japan Boris Yeltsin Vladimir Zhirinovsky Nina Korotun

Sally Johnson as alien Sally Solomon in 3rd Rock

NBC comedy star Sally Johnson narrates her outsider persona in Entertainment Weekly while confirming fall roles in Grosse Pointe Blank and a London Suite adaptation. She recalls childhood insecurities and says the TV alien strides as Harrison Ford in a dress.

Sally New York Krleten Johnson Entertainment Weekly Johnson Grosse Pointe Blank Neil Simon Sally Solomon Kristen Harrison Ford Terry Turner

Flores helps teen escape gang life through home program

Robert left Bowie Junior High to avoid gang peers and joined Victory Life Fellowship at Flores home. Flores says the teen sought maturity, responsibility, and a sense of family, promising to stay until 18 but leaving briefly after a night out. Flores emphasizes commitment or departure for Robert to stay.

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Gang Related Odessa Murders Lead to Long Prison Sentences

In a series of gang linked killings, Marcus White was shot four times on Chestnut. Dominique Johnson, 16, jailed 25 years for the murder scene role. Lincoln Keith, 19, life. Jason Trent, 19, 99 years. Josh Humphries, 19, life. April 7 1994 and Aug 21 1993 cases noted with multiple sentences for juveniles.

Marcus White Chestnut Dominique Johnson Rachel Juanita Green Odessa Lincoln Keith Jason Trent Josh Humphries Melanie Green Rachel Brandi Jo Middaugh Dale Streckfuss Joey Bradley Crispin Martinez Rodney Cullen Robert Brazeal Gary Brewer Belis Jessie Renteria

Odessa Gangs and Graffiti Shape Local Crime View

In Odessa, Freedom Center director James Barnes reads graffiti to track rival gangs. Police say gangs commit robberies, burglaries, and homicides, with graffiti as the common crime. Over three years 5 of 32 murders in Ector County tied to gangs, mostly involving youths under 20.

James Barnes Freedom Center Odessa Barnes Cole Ector County John Smith Smith Nimitz Junior High Leslie Alexander Ector County Independent Alexander Ector Steve Brown Bostick Remes Som Sager Mioney

Ella Fitzgerald and the Cole Porter Songbook Turnaround

Ella Fitzgerald rose from 1938 hit to cross over to pop and jazz fans. She mentored by Webb died in 1939 and later embarked on a solo career. In 1946 Jazz at the Philharmonic tours broadened her reach. Norman Grant produced a series of songwriter centered albums starting with the Cole Porter Songbook. Subsequent songbooks included Rodgers and Hart Kern Mercer Berlin and Arlen and Ellington.

al Feldman Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra Webb Legaluardian Missitzgerald Pete Kelly

Saturday June 15 EB ti j t

An $8 million item appears in a June 15 mention. No additional readable details are available to clarify its context or exact nature.

Pick 3 and Lotto Texas update line from Infoline

Up-to-date lottery numbers are available via Infoline. Call 580-4636 press note and enter NOTE. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission. The regional office is in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. (915) 368-5243

Lotto Texas Infoline Texas Commission TLC Odessa E. University Blvd

Two Winners Hit Cash Five Lotto Jackpot in Texas

Two Cash Five tickets matched all five numbers in the Friday drawing, each winning $151,207. No location identified for the winners. The drawing produced 767 tickets with four of five numbers worth $591, and 27,650 tickets with three numbers worth $27.

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Odessa American survey on sex business zoning and signage

Readers weighed in on keeping sexually oriented businesses out of certain zones and away from churches, schools, and homes, plus opinions on sign size and brightness. Responses show varied support with numbers for each proposition.

Odessa American Classified Notice Policy

Odessa American informs readers and advertisers that all production requires written permission and that the paper reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements. It disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish and provides a classifieds fax number for submissions.

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