02 May 1992
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1992
Page
1
Rodney King emerged from a year of seclusion to urge calm amid nationwide unrest. Behind the Beverly Hills attorney’s office he called for nonviolence, asking if everyone could get along and work it out, despite ongoing violence and storefront looting nearby.
Analysis suggests jurors’ backgrounds shaped how they perceived the videotaped beating and verdict. Legal experts say outcomes may have been influenced before opening arguments, perhaps even before jury selection, affecting the acquittal of four LA police officers in the Rodney King case.
Afghan president Mojaddidi urged amnesty for deposed predecessor and signaled a strict Islamic state path. He warned against a woman leading the country, while urging factions to halt fighting as mosques filled with supporters in Kabul. The new regime plans a gradual transfer of power with a future governing council and elections within two years.
Dynagen officials and Odessa leaders returned from talks with state agencies and the governor's office with cautious optimism that progress toward salvaging the Dynagen synthetic rubber plant and its 250 jobs has been made. They planned further meetings with the Texas Air Control Board and the Texas Water Commission to discuss concessions, while environmental monitors continue groundwater investigations.
New York gossip clash unfolds as actor Mickey Rourke and columnist Richard Johnson trade barbs over a page one challenge. Johnson’s coverage fuels a long running feud tracing past sightings, romances, and salacious headlines from Post to Daily News.
NBC data show the Cosby Show final episode reached 25,788,000 households and earned a 28.0 rating with a 45 share, the highest finale rating for an NBC series. Dallas ended in May 1991 with 20.5 million homes, a 22.0 rating and 38 share.
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