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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1996
Page
1
Dallas prosecutors and defense lawyers avoided comment as a TV station aired results from a three month probe claiming Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin returned to a car with cocaine two weeks after being indicted for drug possession. The station KXAS promised further details in a second segment.
Fort Davis residents cite the anti-government Republic of Texas leader Rick McLaren as a disruptive figure jailed in Ward County. He faces a federal contempt citation from US District Judge Lucius Bunton after filing numerous liens and lawsuits against neighbors.
In Houston, Exxon seeks $250 million from underwriters to recoup cleanup costs for the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. Lloyds and 250 insurers argue Exxon has already collected $400 million under another policy and accuses it of double dipping. Trial before Judge Carolyn Marks Johnson to last 2 1/2 months.
Odessa police report vandalism damaged over 10 vehicles around Sherwood Park Saturday night. Cars on Dakota Durango Locust avenues McKnight Petroleum drives and 4th Street sustained broken windshields and mirrors with more than 3300 dollars in damage. Victims mention possible juvenile culprits and repeat incidents, with several residents citing prior breakages and ongoing vandalism.
The body of former CIA Director William Colby was found in Rock Point Maryland after an eight day search. Sheriff Fred Davis said there were no marks suggesting foul play and Colby likely died from hypothermia after swimming and canoeing on April 27. His body lay on a secluded beach near his vacation home.
In Donna Sylvia Ybarra found her goat Nena dead with three neck punctures and fears the creature may return. Locals discuss the mythical Chupacabra as a rising local folklore topic, fueled by Spanish media and popular culture from Puerto Rico to the Rio Grande Valley.
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