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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1998
Page
1
Gardendale faces a possible street closure as 4B County commissioners review the proposal this week. The action aims to reconfigure traffic flow and alleviate congestion near a busy corridor, with local officials weighing anticipated impacts on access and safety.
Chicago AP report says 15 year old Christopher Sercye was shot while playing basketball near Ravenswood Hospital. ER staff reportedly refused outside treatment for about 30 minutes, a police officer later brought him in, but he died from a perforated aorta. Medical examiner notes immediate surgery needed to save him.
Franklin district attorney drops obscenity charges after Barnes & Noble agrees to keep three photography books out of reach of children. The titles include The Last Day of Summer and Radiant Identities by Jock Sturges and The Age of Innocence by David Hamilton. Books must be kept at least 5 1/2 feet high, with potential dismissal if compliance lasts a year.
Internet service firms and computer companies voiced mixed views after the Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against Microsoft. Planetlink’s David Hight argued the dispute centers on control of the desktop, comparing embedded Explorer in Windows to broad advertising. Mars Hill’s Jonny Pylant noted customer dissatisfaction with Microsoft and its browser.
The government filed a sweeping antitrust case against Microsoft Corp alleging a choke hold on competitors denies consumers choices in buying and using computers. Attorney General Janet Reno said Microsoft actions stifle competition in operating system and browser markets and restrict consumer options while Microsoft argues the case is counter productive and will fail in court.
MARFA two men were discovered shot dead near the Rio Grande. Rigoberto Loera a 29 year old former Presidio County sheriff deputy and Geraldo Pando 24 were found by border patrol agents a mile down river from Bedford. Loera had resigned in 1996 amid burglary and theft charges pending. Authorities say Pando is a California native. Both were found in a 1985 Chevy Blazer on the American side near El Polvo crossing.
Chinati range blaze burning 62 000 acres near Marfa showing slow progress in containment as winds spark small fires. Officials report about 90 percent extinguished by Monday with moisture from lightning aiding crews. Fire started from a controlled burn along Cibolo Creek Ranch. Over 220 government workers, volunteers and six helicopters combat the flames with water from DOT and air surveillance by DPS. County alert not in effect. full cause and final cost pending.
The Lake View High School fire in San Angelo destroyed the main building and prompted TEA to waive the last five days of classes. Exams will carry automatic 100 percent, and finals will be averaged from weeks four and five. Seniors will pass barring obvious failures. About 200 graduates face disrupted ceremonies as plans to replace the school unfold.
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