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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1985

Page

4

Fireworks Plant Blast Kills 21 Angers Teens At Work

In Hallett Oklahoma a catastrophic explosion at the Aeflex Fireworks plant killed 21 people, many teens likely hired to meet Fourth of July demand. Identification is hindered by severe burns. five others including the owner were injured. Investigators from ATF and Labor inspect debris and secure the site as families await official victim lists.

Hallett Okla Aeflex State Labor Department Bob White Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Wife wins 2.3 million lawsuit against Hartford police

A federal jury in Hartford awarded Tracey Thurman 2.3 million for police failure to protect her from a violent attack by her estranged husband. The verdict found 29 Torrington officers violated her rights and caused her injuries, with 300,000 awarded to her three year old son for emotional damages. Officers face 10 days to appeal.

Hartford Thurman Gayle Brooks Connecticut Task Force On Jesse M. Frankl

Sirhan seeks release at seventh parole hearing

Sirhan B. Sirhan asks the California parole board to set a release date, saying he has been punished enough. The Los Angeles Times reported his personal plea planned for the parole hearing as Deputy District Attorney Larry Trapp opposes release citing the Kennedy murder and Sirhan’s lack of remorse.

Soledad Calif Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan B. Sirhan Sirhan Los Angeles Times Luke McKissack California Board of Larry Trapp Trapp Los Angeles Kennedy

Man avoids fatal blast at Okla fireworks plant

James Aveni, 19, said a sudden premonition saved him from the Aeflex Fireworks plant in Hallett, as the explosion Tuesday killed 21 people and left 5 injured. He drove halfway to work, then turned back and called in sick.

James Aveni Aeflex Aveni Hallett Okla Avent

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