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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1998

Page

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Nebraska murder case shocks Newport community

In Newport Nebraska a 72 year old woman Eleanor Thompson was shot dead while watching television. her husband was nearby as police charged Vance Alderman 38 with murder. Alderman, a second cousin of Thompson husband Willard, was arrested about 50 minutes after the shooting as investigators said no motive emerged. Thompson was a retiree and was not injured.

Newport Neb Vance Alderman Eleanor Thompson Alderman Thompson Willard Rock County Jim Anderson Anderson Nebraska

Queen Sophia visits Greece after 17 years return

Queen Sophia of Spain arrives in Athens with King Juan Carlos for a five day stay. President Stephanopoulos and Premier Simitis greet the royal couple but no crowds or comments on public visits. They hoped to stay in the royal mansion but remain at a hotel.

Athens Greece Sophia Spain Juan Carlos Constantine Costas Stephanopoulos Costas Simitis

Balancing careers and life urged by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin told Bates College graduates to seek balance in work and life and warned that choosing a career for money prestige or security is not worth it if daily enjoyment is absent. She noted her 1995 Pulitzer for No Ordinary Time and urged enjoying life as the yardstick. Waylon Jennings to retire from full touring after fatigue and health concerns. he will still perform occasional gigs.

Lewiston Maine Doris Kearns Goodwin Bates College Goodwin Nashville Tenn Waylon Jennings Jennings Country Weekly

Veterans memorial honors fallen soldiers with wreaths and poetry

Elsner shows World War II medals at a remembrance ceremony as John Philbeck urges perpetual memory of the fallen. Don Handley recites his poem The Vigil inspired by the Vietnam Memorial Wall, while veterans from World War II and other conflicts reflect on camaraderie and patriotism.

Elsner John Philbeck Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee Don Handley Vietnam Memorial Washington D.C Handley Jack Edwards Midland Bob Leaumont Philbeck

Explosion at church shocks parishioners after blast

Parishioners at a church built in 1987 described a violent blast as a bomb unleashing white dust and a sulfur smell. Six to eight teens attended services moments before the explosion while several younger children left for a nearby children’s church. No threats were reported and investigators pursued clues as windows shattered miles away.

Rogers Singer

Clinton Pays Tribute at Arlington Service and Remembrance

President Clinton commended the United States military as a global model during a cemetery service at Arlington and praised the stones marking fallen service members. He stressed honoring those who fought for freedom and thanked leaders for peace efforts in Ireland. Dignitaries included Togo West and Sandy Berger. In Lewes, Del, British sailors from the DeBraak were laid to rest, with Rev. Bernard Clarke presiding.

Clinton United States America Arlington Northern Ireland Irish Republic H.M.B. DeBraak Delaware Lewes Del Bernard Clarke Royal Navy Zwaanendael Museum Colin Sharp

Memorial Day mourns Ben Walker and second student Mikael Nickolauson

In a city of 51 000, mourners gathered for Ben Walker 16 who died from a gunshot wound and Mikael Nickolauson as the second student killed. Mayor Morrisette urged action amid a school shooting rampage by 15-year-old Kipland Kinkel who killed his parents, then opened fire at Thurston High School before taking his own life. Authorities note Kinkel had been suspended for allegedly obtaining a gun, with a friend saying the weapon was stolen earlier.

Ben Walker Bill Morrisette Ben Kinkel Scott Keeney William Kinkel

Northern Ireland leaders clash over disarmament deadline

Sinn Fein vice president Pat Doherty calls disarmament a dead end issue while the Belfast agreement sets a mid 2000 deadline for IRA UDA UVF weapons. Blair signals a ban on IRA linked figures from the new Executive and outlines office rules ahead of June 25 elections for a 108 seat Assembly.

Northern Ireland de Chastelain Pat Doherty Sinn Fein Party Irish Republic IRA Ulster Defense Association Ulster Volunteer Force UDA UVF Ulster Unionists Tony Blair Blair Belfast Legislative Assembly Sinn Fein John Taylor

Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 May 25 1990s

Winning Cash 5 numbers were 5 16 27 30 38 with a May 25 draw. Pick 3 and Lotto Texas updates available via InfoLine at 580-4636 press 6600 for current results.

Lotto Texas InfoLine

Odds and ends from L M Boyd oddities column

Dialect origins and trivia on names for parents, roses parade history, sleep in animals, shower times, twilight definitions, and a note about L M Boyd including contact details for readers in Seattle.

Odessa American Staff Roster and Contact Information

Publication details show the Odessa American address and contact numbers, with staff roles listed for publisher, advertising director, circulation, production, and business management. The item reads like an internal masthead frozen in OCR form, noting offices, phone lines, and staff roles for the daily edition.

IE Inciicincecazimas Etacemenendi Gary Nowsom Tony Cooper Tyler Patton Bob Brasweil Frances Irvine

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