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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1998

Page

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Container gardening expands green spaces anywhere

A brief note promotes container gardening as a practical solution for growing plants without full ground space. It suggests that pots and containers enable gardening in balconies, patios, and small urban areas, making fresh greenery accessible to more people.

Man posed as surgeon with fake credentials in Michigan

Dennis E. Roark, 39, faced charges of forging a medical school degree and other papers to obtain a Michigan doctor license in 1994 and treat patients from 1994 to early this year at Madison Community Hospital urgent care. If convicted, he could get up to 14 years in prison.

Lansing Mich Dennis E. Roark Michigan Tom Lindsay State Medical Licensing Board Roark Madison Community Hospital Detroit Tim Dengel

Exhibit remembers 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron

At age 19 Capt Manuel Cervantes joined the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron in 1942 when Mexico entered World War II. He said his belief in serving his country drove him to join and go to war, reflecting on a young man’s view of the world.

Manuel Cervantes Mexico American Airpower Heritage Museum Midland International Airport

From war to retired life judge McCollum recalls WWII ordeal

Paul McCollum, once the youngest commissioned officer in the U S Army Air Force, now a Texas Court of Appeals judge, recounts his 1944 service in the 463rd Bomb Group. He flew a B 17 named Hellandback bombing targets in Vienna Bucharest and Ploesti amid heavy defenses.

Texas Court of Appeals Paul McCollum McCollum U.S. Army Air Force Pearl Harbor Odessa High School Air Force 463Rd Foggia Italy Vienna Bucharest Yugoslavia Ploesti Romania Istanbul

Connecticut teen patents horse restraining belt inspired by Reeve

Kimberly Kojima an 18 year old rider from Connecticut received a patent for a bungee like belt to keep a rider in the saddle during a stumble. She aims to prevent neck injuries seen in Christopher Reeve by wearing the device during riding.

Durham, Conn Massachusetts Christopher Reeve Kimberly Kojima Kojima Reeve Culpeper DeMayo Bonnie Lea Farm Williamstown Mass Frank Durham Conn

Judge won’t stop DPS from unplugging eight-liner slots

A Texas district judge refused to block the Department of Public Safety from raids on operators of eight-liner gambling machines. The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars had asked for an injunction, arguing a 1995 law legalized the machines, but Judge John Dietz said he lacked authority to halt the seizures. The VFW plans an appeal as DPS has already confiscated hundreds of machines statewide.

Dallas Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars John Dietz Austin DPS Veterans Group Barry Bishop Dietz VFW Bishop Dallas Morning News Dan Morales

Leaders shift focus at summit in Birmingham

At a Birmingham summit leaders from the United States Russia Britain France Italy Japan and Canada pivot from Pakistan India nuclear tests to global issues. They vow to crack down on high tech crime and press for Northern Ireland peace while hinting at easing sanctions on Pakistan if it avoids testing. A tranquil estate setting hosts the talks as 50 000 protesters gather downtown.

Birmingham England Pakistan India Northern Ireland Asia Clinton Russia Britain France Italy Japan Canada United States Bradford

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