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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1990
Page
1
A turtle revolution unfolds in Odessa as residents report widespread backyard barbican populations. The trend centers on real, non fictional turtles inhabiting suburban yards, signaling a notable uptick in local reptile keeping and outdoor habitats.
Two aggressive attorneys push for decisive action in the national drug war amid shifting political winds, asserting confidence in their mandate under 15A.
Coverage from the Permain Basin Fair includes results across events dated 23 to 25 and a retail energy Q&A advising businesses to monitor lighting costs to curb bills. A ground breaker notes progress on removing noxious needs with patience and a special chemical treatment.
Baghdad airlift marked the last U S flyout from Iraq as Saddam Hussein vowed to keep Kuwait. King Hussein urged an early U S withdrawal to avoid disastrous repercussions while Jordan and Yemen faced Saudi pressure over envoy expulsions. Western talks focused on Gulf crisis fallout amid fears of broader economic tremors.
Ector County Commissioners Court approved a spending ceiling of 1.5 cents per $100 valuation for Coliseum improvements in fiscal 1990 91. About $300000 was allocated last year for the roof and $800000 is set aside in the new budget to fund ongoing projects, County Auditor Bill Hicks said. Frank Fuccille of Vixen rested during setup for a KISS concert near three of six tour buses parked at the Ector County Coliseum.
On September 15, twenty five families gathered at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification to have photos taken and to make videos. The feature honors loved ones in the Middle East either serving in the military or held by Saddam Hussein's forces, sharing images and messages with Odessa American readers to highlight neighbors on the front lines.
A gunman sought for abducting a woman and killing Ivan Herron surrendered to authorities near Pontotoc. Police found the bodies of two men shot to death in a Mason farm house. The suspect, Michael Griffith of Mason, had stolen a Jeep during his escape and was later apprehended. The victims were Jesse Parker and Joele Porter, acquaintances of Griffith. The abduction victim and the shop owner Mary Ann Wells were involved in the early incident near Pontotoc.
Milton Fletcher, 61, credits two Odessa men, Joe Finley and Ronald Hoy, for pulling him from a drainage ditch under U S 80 during a heavy rain. He plans to start a new job with the city after receiving treatment for knee and hand bruises and wants to thank his rescuers in person or by letter.
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