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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1998

Page

2

Missionary stabbed to death in Russia

In Ufa central Russia two Mormon church missionaries from the United States were assaulted after leaving a Mormon family home. Jose Manuel Mackintosh 20 died and Bradley Alan Borden 20 was hospitalized in stable condition. Police arrested a suspect and witnesses said the killer was drunk. The church says there was no premeditation and missions may continue with group travel.

Moscow United States Russia Jose Manuel Mackintosh Bradley Alan Borden Ufa Borden Mackintosh Startass L. Aldin Porter Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah Porter Hiko Nev Mesa Ariz

Mexico laws cited as reason amid U S violence

Rusty Salmon returned to the United States on Thursday Oct 8 with his fiancée Donna McQuatters after a two month separation. He noted that Mexico has laws too and urged respecting them, adding it is not their government's fault that people here may not know the law.

Mexico Rusty Salmon United States Donna McQuatters

San Antonio sets wettest October on record

Weekend storms pushed October 1998 to the wettest on record in San Antonio with 16.35 inches by Sunday morning. A single day yield of 11.26 inches broke the city’s all time daily rainfall mark, surpassing 6.83 inches set in 1921.

San Antonio Alamo City Robert Mueller Austin

Storms claimed multiple lives across Texas counties

Police say unidentified women were among storm fatalities as Comal County sheriff officials found 77 year old Frank Smith dead in his car near Blieder's Creek. Guadalupe County reported three deaths and a 31-year-old man drowned after being shocked by a live wire while tying off his boat on Lake Dunlap. Drowning victims were found in Seguin and near Kingsbury. Saturday death toll included a 33-year-old man killed by a tornado near Corsicana and an 8-year-old girl swept from a car near Pflugerville. At least three people remained missing Sunday night, and more than 250 National Guard troops assisted in eight Hill Country counties with shelters open. The Union Pacific line between Austin and San Antonio was washed out in at least 20 Airport. The plane’s pilot reported heavy rain at takeoff for San Antonio.

Comal County Frank Smith Blieder’s Creek Guadalupe County Lake Dunlap Seguin Kingsbury Corsicana Pflugerville Caldwell County DPS National Guard Hill Country Union Pacific Austin San Antonio

DeVito speaks of IT guiding his life in Living Out Loud

New York star Danny DeVito explains finding IT as a lifelong compass after leaving a beauty shop job to study drama in New York. He chronicles stage work, Taxi fame, film roles, and Jersey Productions which funded projects like Pulp Fiction and Living Out Loud with Holly Hunter.

DeVito Daily News New York Louie DePalma

Mideast peace talks extend into Monday at Wye River summit

Clinton pressed for progress as Israeli PM Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Arafat meet at the Wye River retreat. Key dispute centers on security guarantees for Israel in exchange for West Bank land. U.S. officials indicate talks will continue overnight with discussions likely to resume Monday.

Queenstown U.S Middle East Israel Clinton State Department James P. Rubin White House Joe Lockhart Benjamin Netanyahu Wye West Bank Palestinian Authority Rubin Associated Press Arafat

Fire hits Warri oil refinery as vandalism sparks blaze

A fire at Warri oil refinery in Nigeria injured and left bodies charred while more than 120 firefighters battled to control the flames. Officials say vandals siphoning oil may have caused the spark, amid wider protests over fuel shortages and protests in the Niger Delta.

Emmanuel Akhihiero Feghabo Warri Lagos Kaduna Nigeria State Petroleum Corporation Char Patie Cautsentaers

Odessa Philharmonic ties with West Texas for concert plan

Odessa conductor Earle Hobart built cultural bridges between Odessa Ukraine and West Texas as the Odessa Philharmonic reemerges world class. Chuck Wagon Gang members organized fundraisers and discussions to host the orchestra in Texas, aided by American Friends support and a potential U S tour visit.

Vienna Austria Odessa Ukraine West Texas Friends of the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra Princeton N.J Earle Hensley Chuck Wagon Odessa Philharmonic West Texas Odessa Globe Theater West Texas

Informed snips mix of trivia and quotes from L M Boyd

A collage of rapid skits and trivia cites market research on handbags and proposals, old west gunman Tom Horn, Titanic effect on cruise trade, Zurich lake etiquette, vampire bat saliva, toad smoke, Cherokee rites, king snakes, ripe figs, seed testing, cigar bands, Honduran youth, and contact info for L M Boyd with a web address.

How to Reach Us Switchboard Contact Information Card

Switchboard number 337 6262 provides local calls. Out of town line 800 375 4661. Email address OA Iink.freedom.com and website WWW oao0a com listed for reader inquiries.

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