This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1996
Page
2
Police say 61 militants linked to the Islamic Group were arrested after clashes while attempting a gold shop robbery in suburban Cairo. Detainees led to overnight raids uncovering a machine gun automatic rifles explosives and chemicals used in making bombs in Cairo and Munufiya areas.
Tokyo District Court found Hideaki Yasuda 28 guilty of strangling Kotaro Ochida 29 under orders from cult leader Shoko Asahara. Yasuda received a three year sentence suspended for five years. Asahara on trial for major crimes including the nerve gas attack that killed 12 people.
Armenia announced by the Election Commission that the presidential vote will take place on September 22. President Levon Ter-Petrosian seeks re election as his term runs to November 11 amid economic decline and the Nagorno Karabakh dispute with Azerbaijan.
Cesare Romiti, in his first year as Fiat chairman, announces plans to retire at age 75 within two years. The move paves the way for Giovanni Agnelli to become chair, marking a rare outsider elevation for the Fiat group while signaling concerns over weak July demand and Italy’s faltering consumer economy.
Dublin police say Veronica Guerin, 33, a crime reporter for the Sunday Independent, was shot multiple times by two motorcyclists at a traffic light in Ikin southwest of Dublin. Prime Minister John Bruton called the murder an attack on democracy as a pillar of press freedom.
Hannibal Mississippi organizers switch to natural paint donated by Sawyer Finn to keep the fence painting contest eco friendly and safe for children and the environment. The move follows prior use of watered down latex paint that could wash into storm sewers.
William Smith of Texas fights to prove his identity after Florida dispatchers issue a license hold using another man with the same name. Officials note cross state data gaps and acknowledge mistaken-identity cases rise weekly. Paralegal Linda Bell says Texas may resolve by week’s end. confusion spans 1981 and 1983 tickets.
The blast injured hundreds at a Saudi Arabian training complex. President Clinton ordered FBI help and flags lowered to half staff. An airman spotted a suspicious truck and aided evacuations saving lives, while officials confirmed casualties and ongoing investigations.
The United States formally requests extradition for four jailed Cali cartel leaders, including Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela and Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia, amid tense U S Colombian relations. Helmer Herrera Buitrago remains at large. The move follows Colombia's 1991 ban on extradition and ongoing political controversy over cartel influence.
Infoline provides current Lotto Texas and Pick-3 numbers via phone. Call 580-4636 and enter NOTE unofficial until verified by the Texas TLC. The Odessa office is located at 468 University Bid.
The United States sees a rising right to die discussion with supporters arguing for individual rights to assisted death by one’s own action and opponents countering that suicide is morally wrong. The poll asks if there should be a right to die and allow assisted death by personal choice.
The text appears to be a fragmented instruction stating you do not need to provide your name or phone number. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events are present in the readable portion.
Farmers express cautious optimism as intermittent rain returns, giving crops a needed boost. Joe Bryant of a Texas A&M affiliated project notes every shower helps keep plants progressing. Weather patterns suggest more moisture may arrive, aiding the growing season.
The Odessa American informs readers that postage paid mail is accepted and address changes go to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas. It lists contact numbers and notes the paper may accept or reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish any advertisement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.