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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1998
Page
2
Prominent Odessa residents share the best advice their fathers gave them for Father's Day. A 73 year old Odessa man defies retirement, saying retirement is for old people. Heat relief found at Pedernales Falls State Park in LBJ country. West Texas top baseball players honored on the All Permian Basin Baseball Team.
In Little Rock, President Clinton Paula Jones and the media clash over lifting a confidentiality order in the sexual harassment suit. Judge Susan Webber Wright dismissed the case April 1, an appeal awaits at the 8th Circuit in St. Louis. Media groups want the files opened, while the judge weighs reopening the records and lifting the gag order.
Activists denounce a bill requiring doctors to report patients with AIDS or HIV as a step back to the dark ages. The measure would let the Health Department notify patients' partners and needle drug users, amid debate over whether disclosure saves lives or deters testing. Gov. Pataki weighs veto, supporters cite reduced spread, opponents warn of stigma and lawsuits.
A 10 year old girl aided by a national child rights group appeals a Family Court ruling to end her mother's parental rights. Judge Walls had said state services failed to prove reunification with Victoria Frazer was best. Samantha, in foster care since age six after her mother left, hopes Hartly adoption by her former therapist.
Bruce Willis says he never called Louis Farrakhan a hero and says his quote was taken out of context. He repudiates Farrakhan's hate and anti-Semitism while noting some view his stance against injustice as positive. Abraham Foxman urged education on Farrakhan's venomous attitudes toward Jews whites Catholics and homosexuals. Willis replied that he rejects those views.
ELTON England Louise Woodward, once an au pair convicted in a Boston area baby death, returned home to North England after Massachusetts release. Neighbors pressed for privacy as media stakeouts continued and ribbons were removed to restore normalcy.
Odessa officials frame the TI shutdown as a strong economy boost for job seekers while Midland sees limited options as skilled labor mismatches linger. Local leaders expect startups after layoffs, and workers react with calm acceptance as the notice lands among long-time staff.
Texas Instruments outlines a broad consolidation including closing Midland and Lubbock sites and selling its memory chip unit to Micron for about 800 million in stock and debt. Remaining staff face relocation or separation packages with ongoing pay and benefits. restart of focus on digital signal processing solutions.
Ranger Mary Kay Manning warns drought has spread across Texas with little rain in April and May and early triple digit heat. Rio Grande Valley suffers major water shortages as Falcon Dam and Lake Amistad run at quarter capacity, forcing city restrictions. A separate park incident in Big Bend reveals a mountain lion encounter near a hiker and child, described by Mary Jane Coder.
The two chambers close to approving a tax reform compromise that reduces the projected cost from the Senate version by limiting penalties and innocent spouse relief. President Clinton and Treasury officials urged quick passage with full funding while disputes over Roth IRA rollover funding remain. The deal also expands innocent spouse protections and addresses an IRS oversight board ethics waiver amid sharp partisan debate.
Winning numbers for Cash 5 and Texas Million are listed for June 19 with Pick 3 showing 4 9 5. Information line offers up to date Lotto Texas, Pick 3 and Cash 5 results and phone access.
A collage of quips and questions on behavior, jealousy, and work. It cites Pony Express vows, a psychologist’s take on insecurity and control, a Philadelphia murder case framed as homicide or suicide, and notes on 19th century hotel porterage. A closing line hints at Wilhelm Roentgen and x rays as misfit advances in perception.
Local newspaper notice lists the Odessa American publication details including mailing information and address for post office box changes in Odessa Texas with standard second class postage statement.
The Odessa American issues a copyright notice stating protection under federal law and disclaims liability for omissions. It lists contact details including main number 800-375-4661, address, and staff roles such as Advertising Director Tyler Patton and Production Director Bob Braswell.
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