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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1996
Page
2
Rick McLaren, 42, leads a bid for land amid a long running feud over titles in the Avis Mountains Resort. Critics fear a militia future, while supporters praise his energy and legal savvy as he seeks seclusion and a winery amid contested property lines and court battles.
Fort Davis residents and state officials debate Mark McLaren, a 42 year old who promotes the Republic of Texas born in December 1995. He claims annexation is invalid, cites land battles in the Davis Mountains, and says defense pacts with 45 Texas militias back his nonaggressive nation. Local judges question his grasp of law while supporters call him zealous and focused on winning in court.
Fabio drew hundreds to Fitzsimons Army Medical Center grounds as fans swooned waiting in line for autographs on his sixth Fabio-named book, Dangerous, published by Pinnacle Books. In Los Angeles, Samuel L. Jackson spoke of overcoming addiction after rehab seven years ago in an Entertainment Tonight interview. Ted Turner expands land holdings buying Vermejo Park Ranch in New Mexico and Colorado, signaling plans for hunting and bison on a 578,000 acre property.
A Zodiac type gunman wounded a man in Central Park and fatally shot another along the Queens Brooklyn border on Thursdays 21 days apart. He taunted a S6 detective task force in notes, vowed to kill a person born under each of the 12 signs, targeting a Scorpio Gemini Taurus and Cancer. New Yorkers told not to reveal birthdates as alerts continued every three weeks until vanishing after June 21, 1990.
A collector plans to auction a dozen items including a 1913 Cadillac and a Brush one-cylinder model. Experts note the auto’s impact on society from Ford’s mass production to the Roaring 20s while reflecting on how early cars were slower, bulkier, and tech-driven with innovations like interchangeable parts and air compressors.
Estimated jackpot for Wednesday June 19 is 12 million. Infoline provides up to date Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers by calling 580 4636 option 6600. TLC regional office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. contact (915) 368 5243. Winning numbers unofficial until verified by the Texas Commission.
Austin AP reports seven Cash Five tickets matched all numbers drawn Tuesday. State lottery officials say each winning ticket is worth 42860 dollars.
The notice invites readers to participate in a weekly American On Line survey via phone or email. It notes toll charges outside Odessa and shows a deadline of midnight Thursday. An unrelated liquor advertising fragment mentions whiskey ads and aged stations, with unclear dates.
Hutchison, a Dole confidant backing choice rights, is set to address the convention on Friday. Abortion foes push to defeat her as a GOP National Convention delegate in San Diego. U.S. Sen. Gramm backs Hutchison, pledging non-participation if she is not chosen. Other states report similar fights.
A June 16 graphic list corrected prior errors about Robert Brazeal and Gary Brewer. Brazeal was convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to 10 years. Brewer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years.
The Odessa American outlines ad acceptance rights and liability limits including post office details and fax numbers for classifieds. It notes the publication’s right to accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish.
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