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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1998
Page
1
Grandfalls wins the District 7 A six man opener by defeating Balmorhea. The win sets the tone for the early league slate as both teams opened district play on the gridiron.
Workers in New Orleans grapple with a 25 mile long oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as cleanup efforts intensify. The response involves multiple agencies and ongoing containment measures to limit environmental damage.
Alaska officials consider a statewide second measles vaccine for up to 80,000 school children after the largest outbreak of the year began in Anchorage. Dr. Peter Nakamura says the plan would expand efforts beyond Anchorage as cases spread to eight city schools and nearby districts.
A small gray lock of King Louis XVI’s hair, set in an era frame, is up for auction in Grenoble. Experts estimate at least 3300 dollars, with certificates on the frame claiming the strand was cut moments after his Jan 21 1793 execution at Place de la Concorde.
The House released 4600 pages detailing President Clinton's efforts to contain the Lewinsky scandal. Oval Office secretary Betty Currie recalls a midnight call from Clinton warning of a coming news story. Linda Tripp coached Lewinsky while secretly recording chats for Kenneth Starr, with Clinton dispatching Currie to reach Monica and awaken Bruce Lindsey as the story broke.
The U S unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in September as global slump effects slowed job growth. Employers added 69 000 payrolls the smallest since early 1996 with factory jobs down 16 000 and construction payrolls shrinking. President Clinton called the economy solid but signaled worldwide talks in Washington to restore stability.
Odessa parents debate school safety amid national youth violence coverage. Susan Thornton praises ECISD efforts while acknowledging an uncontrollable element. Leslie Boggs supports readiness and metal detectors as a possible step. Gary Hall notes fear after a Sam Houston Elementary knife incident, urging tougher actions on rulebreakers.
Gene Autry, Hollywoods original singing cowboy and longtime Anaheim Angels owner, died at his Los Angeles home at 91 after a long illness. He built a business empire including KTLA, radio stations, and the Autry Museum, making 635 recordings and selling over 100 million records.
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