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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2000
Page
1
A Ratliff Ranch golf clinic offers playing time for children who have never played before. Independent Counsel Robert Ray cites substantial evidence suggesting Hillary Rodham Clinton's involvement in the White House travel office firings.
After a 20 month ground stint the world’s only flying B 29 Fifi operated by the Confederate Air Force is due to depart at 7 a m for Andrews Air Force Base Maryland. It will fly over the Korean War Memorial in Washington for the memorial’s 50th anniversary and then make 15 more stops before returning to CAF headquarters at Midland International Airport
In a dramatic moment in the press briefing room President Clinton displayed a photo of a younger Joe Lockhart asleep on a chaise with flip flops nearby. He joked about labeling the image the Joe Lockhart memorial podium while sharing how the picture reached him.
Ector County commissioners declared a state of emergency at the county jail and voted to hire 13 additional jailers. The move requires budget amendments and could use about 300000 from the reserve fund. Sheriff Reggie Yearwood advised involving the court before filling non floor vacancies while existing floor staff expands jail capacity toward 528 inmates.
Gary Graham, in a case described as the era’s most contentious Texas death penalty battle, was executed by lethal injection for a 1981 holdup murder outside a Houston supermarket. He maintained innocence, urged the truth to prevail, and adopted the name Shaka Sankofa. Governor Bush supported the ruling as courts rejected doubts about the evidence and trial representation as a crowd gathered at Huntsville.
Gov. George W. Bush faces a continuing political issue as Texas plans to execute about one man per week through Election Day. The Gary Graham case and Texas rapid capital punishment are cited as driven by state emotion and Bush's stance on the death penalty.
Stage Stores Inc the parent company of Bealls Department Stores has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in Houston. Spokesperson Wendy Wall said the future of six Odessa and Midland stores will clarify in coming weeks while officials declined to speculate. The company plans to close underperforming locations as it restructures.
Morris Burns executive vice president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association challenged President Clinton’s remarks on high gasoline costs. He urged reducing regulatory mandates as a way to lower prices, arguing government rules drive up fuel costs. The exchange followed Clinton's comments about the impact of rising gas prices on the economy.
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