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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1998
Page
1
An attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau leaves the nation in instability as power and daily life falter amid political turmoil. Odessa associate pastor comments on the episode as voices from the community rise in response.
A trucker halted near West Palm Beach for sex and drugs, allowing looters to steal up to 3400 pairs of Rockport Nike Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland shoes. Looters left worn shoes on the street and traffic disruptions occurred as drivers joined the frenzy. Herbert Gross, 37, was with a prostitute when dealers pried open the truck and fled with the footwear. About 1700 pairs remained as police intervened.
A Greyhound bus bound from New York City to Pittsburgh slammed into a parked tractor-trailer on a rain slicked shoulder near the Tuscarora Tunnel, killing seven people including the driver and his wife. At least 18 injured among 23 aboard. Investigators cited wet roads as a factor in what officials call a major crash.
Lionel Hinojos owns Superior Cabinets in Odessa and is guiding son Leo toward taking over after 25 years of family work. The elder recalls lessons on friendship and truth, saying he never forced his kids and valued keeping one’s word. They grew closer through shared work and responsibility.
Crowds gathered at Woodson Community Park despite 105 degree heat for Odessa Juneteenth events. Committee member Kirk Willis praised the turnout while Yolanda Snopes noted the hot but energetic cheerleading workshop. The celebration, held yearly since 13 years, opened with a ribbon cutting at the park and featured a float filled parade praised as the best ever.
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