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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1995
Page
1
An AP poll from April 28 to May 2 shows 54 percent of U S adults favor government powers to stop terrorism even if it intrudes on rights and privacy. In Odessa area, 58 percent of local respondents value freedom over safety, with women more supportive of civil liberties than men.
Odessa launches a Texas sized Cinco de Mayo celebration with El Sabor Mexicano at the Ector County Coliseum featuring 15 Mexican restaurants from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m Tickets at the door are 10 The Basin Lions Club hosts a 5 p m ribbon cutting at Odessa Basin Lions Park with Grupo Midessa and admission free The Barrio Lions Club presents a 6 p m ceremony at Fiesta Park with five bands Shelly Lares and Rodeo perform at the International Ballroom Odessa College hosts a Latinos Succeeding Academically scholarship dance with tickets 10 at Lechugas Video and Al’s on Grant Ave
A NASA satellite reports an average annual sea level rise of 3.9 millimeters over two years, about double land measurements. Researchers caution the cause may be El Niño or climate change. more years of data are needed for confirmation, with experts noting potential global expansion signals.
An Ector County man, Claude Wayne Chadwick, 40, remains at large after a sheriff’s pursuit near West Odessa. Chadwick faces a federal weapons charge and four county warrants. no injuries were reported. Police traced a suspect in the area after shots were fired near West University Boulevard and Damascus Drive. See MANHUNT on Page 2A.
In Austin the Texas House rejected an amendment to delete the home-rule education charter provision from a school overhaul bill. Minority lawmakers led by Rep. Sylvester Turner condemned the measure as risky, as opponents warned it could spur segregation while supporters including Gov. Bush cited innovation and accountability. The amendment failed 81 to 64 and debate continued on the broader bill.
A Florida citizens group in Boca Raton seeks a statewide drive to deny illegals all government services. The Florida-187 Committee of Delray Beach plans four constitutional amendments to bar illegal immigrants from state benefits, prompting debate over radicalism within early organizers.
Sonja Merrick questions why gray hair on women carries a different meaning than gray hair on men, reflecting gendered perceptions in society.
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