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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1998

Page

11

Mexicans protest US border nuclear waste dump near Sierra Blanca

About 1,000 protesters gathered outside the U S Embassy in Mexico City demanding that U S Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow present concerns to President Bill Clinton. They decry a new low level radioactive waste site near Sierra Blanca Texas and urge adherence to a 1983 cross border agreement. The Texas body faces a licensing decision on Oct 22.

Mexico City Mexico U.S United States Cristina Abayaga Human Rights Commission Institutional Revolutionary Party Jeffrey Davidow Bill Clinton Clinton Sierra Blanca Texas Energy Luis Tellez Teller Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission George W. Bush Mexican

Death notices from Odessa reflect multiple local obituaries

Lochie Miether 77 real estate manager died Oct 10 1998 in Odessa. Services Oct 14 Hubbard-Kelly Chapel burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Francisco R Rios Sr 91 retired construction worker died Oct 8 1998 in Odessa. Services Oct 12 St. Joseph Church burial Rosehill Cemetery. Corlores Sosa Valenzuela 82 retired truck driver died Oct 9 1998 in Odessa. Mass Oct 13 St. Martin's Church burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors and funeral details listed for each.

Lochie Miether Odessa Lochie Mae Miether Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Francisco Frank” R. Rios St. Joseph Catholic Church Luis Zepeda Rosehill Cemetery Martinez Funeral Home Terlingua Elisa Rios Ishmael “Price” Rios Esequiel “Kelo” Rios Minnie Avila Fort Worth Queta Vargas Valenzuela Odessa Corlores Sosa Valenzuela Frank W. Wilson St. Martin’s Catholic Church Gilbert Rodriguez Sunset Memorial Gardens Presidio Graciela Valenzuela Dolores Valenzuela Jr Maria Hernandez Herron Calif Amelia Granado Pecos Rosa Galvan Cruz Parra Bertha Coloni Mellie Saucedo Max Valenzuela San Antonio Lupe Valenzuela Simon Velenzuela Monahans Cruz Catano Mariana Flores

Gypsy couple seeks divorce court to settle custody dispute

In Houston, Mack and Michelle George anger Gypsy elders by seeking a civil divorce rather than a Kris Romani verdict. The couple faced a private Gypsy council and then pursued a state court custody fight claiming $100,000 hoped for custody, while the other side cites $50,000. State judge ruled temporary custody largely split but both seek joint custody, reflecting intra group tensions.

Houston The Houston Chronicle Mack Michelle George Georges Sheraton Astrodome Hotel Tom Will Harris County George Mack George

School shaving incident prompts district investigation

Peggy McWhorter, chief of staff, said an investigation would begin today into a report that shaving was ordered to enforce the dress code. Jenkins cited concerns about disease transmission, while Lori Upton of Ben Taub Hospital said risks are extremely low and heat would kill most microorganisms.

Peggy McWhorter Jenkins Linda Sherrard Associated Press Lori Upton Ben Taub Hospital

Film preview scheduling instructions from Region 18

Region 18 outlines how staff should verify film availability and arrange preview rooms. If a requested film is unavailable on the date, a viewing date will be provided. Requests require the film names and approximate arrival time to Media Supervisor Pam Winn, who can be reached at 567-3260.

Pam Winn

Parents press Congress to enforce disability education act

About 250 protesting parents and children gathered near the White House to demand stronger enforcement of the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. They accused Republicans of seeking to weaken the act while urging lawmakers to expand access and options for disabled students and pursue regular classes where possible.

Washington Elizabeth Healey Pittsburgh Lisa Matthews Frederick Congressional Republicans Jonathan Young White House Congress Kyle Glazier Greene County

Monarch butterflies arrive in the Valley on their northern return

Entomologist Mike Quinn notes monarchs travel about 100 miles per day and roost in trees, with successive generations migrating north to Canada and the Great Lakes. Local students in Lentz's class learn monarch biology, defend eggs from mowing, and send supplies to Michoacan as part of Monarch Watch.

Canada Great Lakes Michoacan Mike Quinn South Texas The North American Butterfly Association National Geographic Quinn Central West Texas Rio Grande North America Lentz Marroquin Monarch Monarch Watch Delaney Cade Cade

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