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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1998
Page
2
John Glenn reflects on shuttle launch preparations and contrasts modern routine with the 1962 Mercury mission. He notes updated suits and pad facilities, longer preflight waits, and the Challenger memory as a sober backdrop to a spacious, weightless voyage aboard Discovery.
NASA eyed a large crowd as Glenn prepared for a space flight, with thousands expected on the ground and 3 800 liftoff attendees. President Kennedy reportedly advised against another flight, reflecting on risks to astronauts. Busloads delivered spectators to the pad as Glenn, calm and professional, prepared to reenter orbit after 36 years.
Frank Gifford described his affair with Suzen Johnson as a mistake and said it strengthened his marriage to Kathie Lee. He cited the tabloids and public humiliation as factors, and pledged to be the man his wife believed him to be. He also spoke of personal health battles and career challenges in related interview excerpts.
Parents confronted Burney after a registration misrepresentation and a coach’s resignation. Burney urged focus on youth, not parents, and said the club is for the kids. Hall resigned in protest, while Jacob's parents praised his work with the team and urged reconsideration. Community leaders say parent behavior reflects a nationwide challenge in youth sports.
Jill Cahill, 41, died at University Hospital after a six month coma following an attack by her husband James Cahill. Authorities say he dressed as a janitor, entered her room, and allegedly threw cyanide powder. He faced assault charges and was free on bail prior to her death. An autopsy was to confirm the cause.
County commissioners move to convert seven additional cells into isolation units for inmates with communicable diseases. Director Toby Cross cites TB as a growing problem with Ector County reporting 20 confirmed cases this year, the highest in five years. Fans may be installed to reduce air circulation between cells and the general population.
Dominique Moceanu says she will not live at home and will rent an apartment while seeking access to trust records. Her petition argues earnings funded investments she questions, with the trust remaining inaccessible until age 35 despite adult status.
Texas Lottery results show Lotto Texas numbers 3 18 19 34 38 39 with an est. $7 million jackpot. Pick 3 and Cash 5 results are also listed. for updates call Infoline at 5804636 and press 6600.
A collage of notes travels from rowing craft design to a Dutch scientist naming viruses, a linguistic aside on endings, and a presidential fear of grave robbery. It ends with contact details for columnist L. M. Boyd.
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