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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1998
Page
2
North African French youths clashed with English fans at an outdoor screen for a World Cup match. Police stopped the Netherlands Yugoslavia screening around 11 p.m. local time as violence spread to the stadium area. At least 10 arrests were made, nine French and one English, with a 1,600 strong force deployed for Tuesday's match amid fears of more trouble.
The year 1953 brought political change with an elected police chief, two local Marines killed in Korea, and a July armistice. Major construction included a 10 story Phillips 66 building at Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, a 100 bed addition at Medical Center Hospital, a giant Coliseum at 4294 Street and Andrews Highway, and new elementary schools Dowling, Travis, Zavala, plus additions at Odessa High School to meet rising enrollment.
Brownsville police Lt. Orlando Rodriguez said the suspect, who bragged about a killing, is believed to have lured victims met in Moreno's Camaro. A Ford Mustang driver cooperating with investigators has not been charged. After races, the victims asked about marijuana and beer. the suspect followed Moreno in a confrontation leading to a gun being drawn.
The Southern Nevada chapter of the National Organization for Women urged action to prevent Mike Tyson from regaining his boxing license with the Nevada Athletic Commission, arguing outrage at his return after a ban tied to his ear biting incident. Tyson can seek reinstatement July 9. NOW members were asked to contact the commission.
Friends describe Victoria Olivas as a determined athlete who excelled in track and ran first in many races beside Victoria’s friend. The ride home from a Saturday meet ended in a fatal crash on US Highway 385 when a Dodge pickup rolled after a tire blowout. Victoria, ejected from the truck’s bed, died. Others were injured, with Victoria’s mother hospitalized and her sister Josie and teammate Shamanika Lyons among the injured. A mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Thursday morning.
Movers say summer is the busiest move period with expected 30 to 40 percent surge. Planning is essential. get estimates and book three weeks ahead, list nonmoving times, and mark priceless items. Renters should give 30 days notice. buyers should shop early to avoid renting. Even small moves can cost about 2000. A resident reflects on storage and the anxiety of possessions on the moving truck.
Moving comes with risks yet most shipments go smoothly. BBB data shows 2,970 complaints in 1996 across 50 states, about 0.002 percent of total 1.2 million annual moves. Verify movers offices, insurance, and liability, interview at least two firms, and insist on written inventories and express damage reporting within nine months. Plan to move between October and April for better rates.
President Clinton spoke to students in Beijing and answered questions on human rights, arms sales, and the U.S. stance toward China. In Shanghai he toured the harbor, noted the stock exchange hub, and joined a radio call-in program on Citizens and Society.
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A collage of historical quirks and trivia spans Napoleon and white horses, Saint Stephen s Bell, and press power. It mentions the origin of Big Ben s nickname, a cartoon milestone, Reggie Jackson s Mr October, and a pet hen of General Lee, all tied with light notes from L M Boyd s contact details.
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