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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2003
Page
5
An early Sunday fire at an Oceanside industrial laundry caused an acetylene tank to explode after crews left the scene. Twenty two firefighters were injured, ten seriously, with non critical facial and neck burns among the worst injuries.
Mobile authorities report an eight story BASF demolition project collapsed trapping five workers. Darrel Sallas, a Texan, died inside the base area while four other men escaped. The demolition firm identified as R Baker and Sons All Industrial Services.
British explorer David Hempleman-Adams halted his second try to cross the Atlantic in an open basket hot air balloon. After 31 hours aloft he landed in a Massachusetts field near Hardwick just after 5 a.m. Flight Director David Owen cited changing winds as the reason for the abort.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will debut July 4 with 185 million in funding. Curators highlight the exhibit halls overlooking Independence Hall and artifacts including Florida butterfly ballots, impeachment trial tickets, a Watergate lock pick, and a post signing copy of the Constitution.
In Irvine California a man used a samurai style sword to kill two people and injure three others at an Albertsons store Sunday morning. Police arrived after 9:30 am and encountered the suspect who was shot by an officer. The deceased were pronounced at the scene and the four others were taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana.
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