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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1995
Page
2
In Blue Island Illinois a heater malfunction sparked a fire at Clark Oil causing the deaths of two refinery workers. Three other workers were hospitalized with injuries not disclosed. Fire Chief Dan Woods reported the blaze began from the malfunction.
In Westminster Colorado natural gas blasts destroyed two houses and damaged four others when utility crews on site for a suspected leak inquiry were hit by a surge. A woman in the first home was knocked from a second story window with minor injuries as the flames erupted. Officials said the line cut may have been caused by a contractor. Neighbors described the explosive blast as a bright flash and quick collapse.
In Destin Florida a man in Wells Fargo style gear with a vest and pistol walked into Wal Mart and took thousands in cash and checks before anyone realized he was fake. A second Wells Fargo employee confirmed the swindle later that day. The thief fled with a two hour head start and no arrests were announced.
Gordon B. Hinckley, 84, was ordained as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints elects its 15th president succeeding Howard W. Hunter who died March 3. The 9 million member church expands abroad, with growth doubling roughly every 15 years and a majority outside the United States. Hinckley named Thomas S. Monson and James E. Faust as counselors and said excommunicated scholars would be welcomed back.
A 97 year old three story building on the Clark Atlanta University campus suffered a suspicious blaze early Monday and is under investigation. Fire officials said smaller fires on March 7 were arson related. One firefighter is hospitalised with a broken leg as students return from spring break.
A small plane carrying racegoers home from a stock car event slammed into woods near a farmhouse in Suffolk Virginia, killing three. Survivors included a woman who jumped to the farmhouse, plus two others found by investigators. Names listed include pilot Emory Bolton and passengers Timothy Motley and Carol Ams. investigation to determine cause could take months.
New York officials plan a zoning overhaul to remove topless bars and X rated video stores from Times Square and nearby residential areas. The mayor and City Council seek to reduce the roughly 50 adult businesses in Times Square to a smaller number, consolidating remaining venues into a single zone "new day" district. This summary reflects brief, readable details from a disrupted wire report.
New York mayor David Dinkins, fresh from losing the November election, demonstrated continued clout when NBC host Conan O'Brien attempted a skit calling the governor's office. Dinkins spoke to Governor Mario Cuomo, who answered the phone before O'Brien abruptly ended the bit. Valerie Harper pursues life beyond Rhoda with new CBS sitcom The Office, a West Hollywood restaurant, and active PTA involvement. Melissa Etheridge achieved a childhood dream by duetting with Bruce Springsteen on MTV Unplugged. Carl Sagan takes a leave of absence from Cornell for a rare bone marrow disorder treatment, aiming to return next semester. Spin Doctors singer Chris Barron helps Princeton High School's choir trip funds with a charity concert.
A heated discussion centers on changing how inflation is calculated to save money in government programs. Some economists say shifting the formula could cut benefits and raise taxes, while others argue it would curb rising costs and boost revenue, including a $64 billion five year gain.
American residents are invited to participate weekly in the Ran On Line survey via Dialno. Respondents enter four digit codes for up to five questions on topics from pass no play, minimum wage, O J Simpson case, arts funding in public schools, to Tyson title chances. Deadline is midnight Thursday.
The Toucans face Kellogg over a cereal trademark with a Seattle base, as Kellogg demands they drop their registration and refrain from cereal or bird likeness references. Band founder Witmer and members resist, arguing they have no intent to infringe and may seek a legal hearing in Washington, D.C. The dispute has already drawn attention from festival sites and the band contemplates legal costs exceeding ten thousand dollars.
Patton complains about breach of contracts and rushed bids as officials cite delays in a county jail project. Crider references a transcript noting a GRW kitchen under construction two weeks before lease approval. Montgomery warned of temporary lull but aimed for an operational kitchen by March. current county kitchen allegedly fails city plumbing codes.
Od ess a American address and classified department details list P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas phone numbers for Aeolian and related services. Fax line operates 24 hours and a disclaimer notes the paper not liable for errors or omissions.
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