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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1990
Page
1
Iraqi forces stormed a diplomatic residence where consuls from the United States, Britain, Australia, Ireland and Canada were detained. Canada and Britain pledged ground troops following the incident, signaling a potential escalation in the crisis.
Odessan Jimmy Parker notes the midway offers fried staples like funnel cakes and sugar sticks. He says the fair atmosphere tempts visitors to ditch diets as they wander past the many stands and let their noses guide them.
The Waters boys Jesse and Jason showed Santa Gertrudis cattle at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. It was their first competition with their cows, and despite not winning, 12 year old Jesse said it was fun though his cow was a bit mean. The article notes the tough work of cattle showing and the family focus on the event.
Odessa American and Big 2 News offer a Letter From Home service at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification on Texas 191 between Odessa and Midland at 9 a.m. today. Families can get a photo taken and a video filmed to be sent to loved ones abroad.
Soldiers prepared for battle crave home comforts as they await orders. Families at HOME/2A hope for safety and a swift end to the conflict. The piece emphasizes enduring separation and resolve amid looming mobilization.
The Odessa parade begins at 10 00 a m from Odessa College main stage with an 11 00 a m lineup featuring Just Say No acts a petting zoo radio control BMW car exhibit and two exhibits on business and industry antique cars and fainting goats plus a creative arts display.
President F W de Klerk’s drive to end white rule faces erosion as weekly violence claims more lives. Rival black factions clash amid white extremists’ calls for unity, undermining the path to a peaceful settlement.
Odessa City Manager Bill Brown announced that Police Chief Allan R. Stewart will retire December 31 after 9% years in the role. Stewart, 44, said he may pursue a second career such as teaching or private business and will stay in Odessa. Brown noted Stewart met 25 years of service under the Texas Municipal Retirement System and praised his leadership as the city begins search for a successor.
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