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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1995
Page
2
Sunday top story notes lung, breast, and prostate cancers account for nearly half of Ector County’s diagnosed cases per local and state data. Other sections cover geology repository Phase II, memory formation research, lunch program critique, San Antonio heritage, and child hunger estimates.
Martin Pang, 39, is charged with murder and arson after a January 5 blaze at the Mary Pang Products Warehouse killed four firefighters. Pang fled the area, last seen in Los Angeles, and faces potential four life sentences if convicted.
ABC ends Full House due to high costs after eight seasons. Warner Bros plans to shop the show to other networks as star Bob Saget leads the widowed father figure in a format already among ABCs longest running prime time programs.
Florida celebrated its sesquicentennial with a 32 cent commemorative stamp showing an alligator. Gov. Lawton Chiles and postal officials unveiled the design amid mixed reactions from Seminoles and Gators fans. The anniversary included a Senate resolution, a Clinton greeting, music, cake, pins and memorabilia. Space shuttle Endeavour carried a birthday greeting from commander Steve Oswald.
Dustin Hoffman says stunt work is not in his repertoire after a near fatal experience in his twenties. He recalls learning not to assume safety and jokes about a helicopter jump in Outbreak done on a mattress. Outbreak opens nationwide March 10.
The Odessa American corrected information from its March 3 edition stating councilman Bob Slider previously claimed dedicating 35 to 50 hours a month to city business. The article acknowledges the mistake and provides clarified figures.
In Brookings South Dakota Janet Meyer won a $35,000 verdict against Hy-Vee for a runaway cart injury that allegedly forced her to quit her job as a typist. Meyer had sought $500,000 in 1992, three years after the incident.
The House backs a Private Property Protection Act to broaden regulatory takings, requiring compensation to landowners when federal actions reduce land value due to wetlands or endangered species rules. Critics warn it could erode protections and deter enforcement while supporters cite property rights gains.
Lawmakers clash over a federal tort reform package aimed at capping damages in personal injury cases. Proponents led by McDonald’s and GE argue for limits on punitive awards and shielding long‑expired products, while trial lawyers warn the move hurts victims and consumer safety.
Former Democrat Campbell defects amid friction with Colorado Democrats over the budget plan. Clinton and Kerrey frame the move as Colorado specific. Campbell cites support for abortion rights and nutrition programs but favors term limits and a balanced budget amendment, predicting ongoing Democratic alignment on school lunch and other issues.
Shirley Mason of South Florida Free Beaches argues for a beach ramp alongside the public debate on whether to keep Haulover Beach open. Diana Richardson stresses ADA duties while Haulover uses two $850 wheel chairs for sand. Four agencies oversaw the ramp due to protected dunes and plants.
Fragmented OCR text shows contact and postage details for the Odessa American. Mentions second class postage, postmaster, address in Odessa Texas, and a classifieds fax number. The readable portion lacks a coherent notice body or event to summarize beyond basic publication logistics.
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