Martian fossil life claim sparks debate over rock’s origin
McKay leads NASA Stanford McGill and UGA team in Allan Hills 84001 study suggesting fossilized bacteria in a Mars rock. Experts from UCLA caution about proof, calling for further electron microscopy and verification before declaring life evidence.
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Races, Rulings Shape Texas and Nation Redistricting
The Supreme Court rulings outlaw racial gerrymandering shape upcoming Texas and North Carolina elections. In Texas seven districts in Houston six in Dallas plus a one time Nov 5 special elect with Dec 10 runoffs if needed. Democrats hold an 18-12 edge in the Texas delegation but may gain seats as maps are contested. Ellison and allied reps seek to block new lines and keep old maps pending remap. Also North Carolina court allows existing districts pending a final decision. In Louisiana, the S sixth circuit delays intervening in Sept 21 congressional election due to cost and disruption.
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Huntsman fails bid for Rexene in hostile offer talks
Rexene rejects Huntsman offer of 15 per share to acquire 9.1 million shares and assume 175 million in debt. Rexene says stock has fallen on every offer and hints at possible later negotiation if price rises. Company employs 1,300 workers, 635 at Odessa facility, with Rexene Products and CT Film divisions.
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Crane High Students Targeted By Alleged Job Housing Scandal
Three way probe into claims that Crane High School students were promised housing and jobs by a company during a trip to Atlanta for Olympic events. Investigators seek to determine how many students and companies were involved while noting no participant paid a fee.
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Kennedy Book Verifies His Womanizing Before Wedding
A new book quotes John F Kennedy confessing his infidelity to Jacqueline Kennedy as their wedding nears. It notes Jackie’s quiet handling, cites George Smathers, and claims Jackie briefly rejected an engagement with John G. Husted Jr. before marrying JFK.
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School drug testing policy eyed by Granbury Cleburne Azle boards
Athletic director Randy Leach says Granbury plans to bring a proposal to the board in October. Parker, who proposed the idea to Cleburne, hopes the plan sets a standard for other districts. He notes a 1995 Supreme Court ruling opened the door to testing options. Azle reports higher than average drug use among students, especially athletes and top students. Costs limit testing for steroids.
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Correction: Body Piercing Not Limited to One Local Shop
A Tuesday F Y 1 page correction states that body piercing is not limited to a single area shop. It adds that piercing services are offered by other businesses and some are listed in the telephone yellow pages.
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Drawing date set for August 8 in multi state lottery
The notice indicates a Wednesday August 8 drawing date with an estimated jackpot of 8 million dollars for the Bae Te (2) (3) (9) (16) (40) (43) game drawing.
Lotto Texas Numbers and TLC Office Location Update
Up to date Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers are available from Jains Call. Contact the Texas Lottery Commission office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. Phone 915 368 5243 for verification and regional updates.
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No winner in Lotto Texas Wednesday drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Wednesday Lotto Texas drawing. The drawing produced no jackpot winner, with the estimated prize at about 8 million dollars.
Welfare reform bill imposes five year lifetime limit
Congress has passed a welfare reform bill that would cap welfare at five years per family and require able bodied adults to work after a stated period. The measure faces debate as it moves through the legislative process.
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Odessa American Classified Advertising Policy
The Odessa American outlines advertising guidelines including consent to publish, liability limitations, address for changes, and contact numbers for Odessa and out of town subscribers. It specifies rights to accept or reject ads and disclaims responsibility for errors or omissions in advertising.
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