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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1998

Page

2

Severe winter storm spans Midwest to Texas routing flights

Snow blankets vast areas with 2 feet in Deadwood and 22 inches in Lead South Dakota as blizzard conditions trigger road closures. Midland reports passengers diverted and stranded. eight travelers remain in the area while others resume journeys. Power lines and trees fall under heavy snow and cold temperatures range across the region.

Michigan Indiana Arkansas Texas del Rio Deadwood S.D Sue Black Lawrence County

Book sales surge amid CNN debut and Starr report release

The book sold 120 copies at launch and another 120 of a Starr evidence report, Gutierrez said. He noted high early demand, with most sales in the first week, and expressed surprise that interest declined quickly. The CNN air date coincided with the book’s release, fueling speculation.

CNN Kenneth Starr Gutierrez

Notable Hispanic Leaders in Odessa Seen as Community Pillars

A Odessa news conference profiles longstanding Hispanic figures shaping the city’s history. Ben Mancha, 75, runs Ben's Little Mexico and helped launch the Basin Lions Club and Mexican-American scholarships. Ernest Martinez, first Hispanic city councilor, and other local veterans like Salvador Guerrero, Manuel Valles, Pedro Almanza Sr., Gilbert Del Bosque, and Luis De Anda are highlighted for civic and business contributions.

Utive Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Ben Mancha Little Mexico East Eighth Street Mancha Pecos Farr Magnolia Boulevard Roxanna Avenue Hispanic Legacies Ernest Martinez South Ixie South Side Basin Lions Club Martinez Salvador Guerrero Normandy San Angelo Guerrero Parks and Recreation Department Ector County Manuel Valles Stanton Valles Pedro Almanza Sr Pete Gilbert del Bosque South Texas LULAC GI Forum Luis de Anda Alpine Uranga

Spencer ex wife sues law firm over divorce advice

London based Family Law Consortium argues the Countess Spencer’s negligence suit is abuse of process and should be thrown out after a $3 million settlement in South Africa. Victoria Lockwood, once married to Prince Diana’s brother, seeks up to $6.4 million if advised to sue earlier and in Britain.

London Earl Spencer Family Law Consortium South Africa Countess Spencer Victoria Lockwood Diana David Hodson Britain

Benji creator Frank Inn honored for rescue and training impact

Los Angeles a tribute to 82 year old trainer Frank Inn by the American Humane Association for saving Benji as a pup and shaping Hollywood animal training. Inn rescued the original Benji from Burbank Shelter in 1960 and Benji later starred in Petticoat Junction and returned for a first Benji film after 14 years. He also trained Arnold the pig on Green Acres and Cleo the basset hound on People’s Choice.

Los Angeles Benji Frank Inn American Humane Association Hollywood Ian Burbank Arnold the Pig Green Acres Cleo Basset Hound

Phantom of the Opera star Davis Gaines marks 2000th Phantom

In Hollywood at the Pantages theater Davis Gaines received confetti and balloons as he bowed for his 2000th Phantom of the Opera curtain call. He said he loved his work and couldn't reach 2,000 performances without that passion.

Gaines Betty White Los Angeles Davis Gaines Pantages Hollywood

Clinton Impeachment Proce... Newman Schiffers 15 Counts

The report outlines a broad impeachment inquiry with Schippers proposing 15 counts against Clinton, up from Starr's 11, including possible obstruction of justice and concealment of Lewinsky’s affidavit. It notes partisan tensions, Polling suggesting midterm impact, and remarks by lawmakers on constitutional implications and Watergate comparisons.

Lewinsky Abbe Lowell Starr GOP Republican National Committee Democratic Republican Clinton White House Joe Lockhart Nixon Andrew Johnson House Senate Schippers Hyde Monica Lewinsky Tion Justice Betty Currie Lowell Judiciary Committee IRS Maxine Waters D-Calif Congressional Black Caucus Bob Barr R-Ga Watergate Peyton Place Lindsey Graham Rs.c Howard Berman Congress

Floods and Tornadoes Slam Oklahoma and Kansas City Area

Severe storms caused flooding across eastern Oklahoma and damaged homes in central Oklahoma. In Kansas City area Johnson County reports two motorists died and a missing nine year old boy. A body was found on a Kansas City tennis court near a creek as rescuers aided stranded motorists on a flooded bridge. The Red Cross opened shelters for Neosho River flood concerns.

Johnson County Kansas City Hudson Jers Oklahoma Prague Oklahoma City Watonga Moore Tulsa American Red Cross Neosho River

Teras Lottery Winning MP Pegg Cash Prize Report

Lottery report notes MP Pegg won a cash prize of 3.9410 with a Monday draw. Figures indicate the prize was available from InfoLing, Sage press, and 6400 entries. The event occurred in Texas with related information from PIS and Belew Up-0 Yate.

Pegg Cash Fen Pick & Belew Texas InfoLing Sage

Fragmentary cryptic notice from an old paper

A garbled OCR style excerpt presents fragmented phrases about people, places, and a distilled spirit. The text mentions Elizabeth, Aravis, and vague actions, with no clear narrative or event to anchor a proper summary.

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