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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1999
Page
1
In Parade, an author offers a speculative look at the factors allegedly binding Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton, exploring political partnership, family ties, and personal history as sources of marital cohesion.
NASCAR veteran Dave Marcis, age 58 and with 30 years on the circuit, remains active in racing. He is highlighted in NASCAR this week on page 126, showcasing enduring skill and competitiveness despite age.
A woman recounts her service experiences during World War II while working with troops. She details daily life, challenges, and moments of camaraderie that defined her wartime contributions.
A 19 month old boy fell into a 60 foot well in Manaus hours after firefighters and volunteers dug a companion shaft to reach him. He was brought to hospital alive but died en route.
Alfred Mac Wilson and Marvin Rex Young, Odessa natives and Medal of Honor laureates, lived unassuming lives and died heroically in Vietnam. Wilson shielded a comrade by throwing himself on a grenade in Quang Tri on March 38 1969, while Young, leading a Company C squad, died near Ben Cai on August 21 1968 after refusing aid and providing cover amid heavy enemy fire. Community hopes for a memorial street park or monument.
In Odessa the community memorials honor local heroes Marvin Rex Young and Alfred Mac Wilson, Texas veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. The awards were presented as part of a ceremony noting the veterans’ World War II service and their Odessan ties.
The American Legion hosts a Freedom Flame Ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ector County Courthouse. The VFW marks the day with a 7 a.m. flag raising at 208 East Eighth Street and a Vietnam Memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Confederate Air Force presents The 11th Hour of the 11th Day flyover and ceremony at noon at the CAF Memorial Garden, 9600 Wright Drive.
Albemarle County resident Ernst Mayer-Aschhoff and his son Efrim from New Jersey enjoy a Friday afternoon sail on Chris Greene Lake. The elder Mayer-Aschoff helped build the boat with two other sons three years ago.
Australians voted to keep the queen as head of state, with about 55 percent opposing a 98 year old plan to become a republic. Monarchists hailed stability while republicans pledged renewed campaigning after the referendum results became official.
The Midland High School marching band plans to travel for New Year celebrations joining the London Millennium Parade Festival in England. Principal Neil Richmond notes the group must raise 250000 dollars. 192000 has been raised so far. See TRIPS on Page 2A.
Berlin a decade after unification sees disillusionment as West and East Germans struggle to form a single identity. A banner in former East Berlin proclaims We WERE the people. Experts note cultural gaps and differing histories as Germany integrates.
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