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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1996
Page
2
A Brooklyn man Heriberto Seda who shot his sister and held police at bay is linked to New York Zodiac murders. Fingerprints matched evidence from the Zodiac case, linking Seda to taunting notes and a sequence of killings in 1990.
Federal health authorities admitted mostly minority children were given measles vaccines without parental knowledge during a 1989 epidemic. About 500 children, mainly black and Hispanic, received one of two vaccines, one experimental. One child died from a bacterial infection. the study was halted in 1991. The review blamed co sponsors CDC and Kaiser Permanente for failing to inform parents about the experimental vaccine.
An interview debate centers on who staged the first Olympic flame lighting in 1936 Berlin under Hitler's influence. Officials acknowledge Berlin as the flame’s origin, while discussions persist on Diem's potential prelude to the Fuhrer and the rings' modern symbolism rooted in Coubertin's design.
Odessa Council plans July final approval for rules restricting topless bars location and dancer attire. Draft ordinances require a permit, ban clubs within 800 to 1,000 feet of residences, churches, schools, and parks, and limit property use to industrial or commercial zones. Some owners threaten lawsuits. Orange County and Corpus Christi cases cited. The move follows public outcry over a club planned on Andrews Highway opposite Ector County Coliseum.
The article surveys Meg Ryan praising shoes as entry points for her roles in When Harry Met Sally Sleepless in Seattle and Courage Under Fire, where combat boots give her characters a grounded, heroic edge. It also notes Jason Alexander's view on Disney's Hunchback and Bob Costas extending NBC Sports contract through 2002.
A 10 count federal indictment accuses Kaczynski of the 1985 Sacramento fatal bombing of Hugh Scrutton and the later killings and injuries in California and other states. It notes the Unabomber initials as FC and cites bombings in 1993 and 1994, with unresolved cases in New Jersey.
Up to date information on Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 3 numbers is available from Infoline. Call 580 4636 for unofficial TLC numbers. office is on Gores Boulevard. phone 915 368 5243.
A short public notice invites Odessa residents to participate in a weekly online survey. It provides dialing instructions plus a toll note for those outside Odessa and asks readers to press a key and enter the four digit number shown next to the question.
Readers may submit answers by fax, telephone, or email. The Odessa American notes weekly surveys with new questions appearing each Sunday. A 1948 policy ties liquor and beer to similar regulatory treatment amid ongoing sales declines.
In recalling early 20th century life, African Americans recount racial barriers in the Rio Grande Valley. The interviewees describe black restrooms, exclusion from restaurants and public spaces, and segregation in homes and travel. Stories of MLK memorabilia anchor their reflections on discrimination.
Polls show Gramm ahead with 52 percent among white voters and strong male support, while Morales leads blacks and Hispanics with 37 to 22 and 51 to 20 margins. Morales benefits from positive free media reviews, but Gramm remains favored among Texas women and overall male voters.
Advertisement notices and classified policy text from the Odessa American outline publishing rules. It covers submission, liability, address changes, deadlines, and the right to reject or correct ads. The notice lists contact numbers for ads and classifieds and emphasizes protections and limitations on errors and publication.
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