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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1998
Page
2
Odessa American marks its 50th Anniversary of Freedom on August 13 1998. The piece reflects on PW Poor William and a long history of the newspaper in Odessa Texas, noting how back issues serve as a history book. It stresses truth relevance and neighborly responsibility in reporting.
In Los Angeles the Bob Hope: The Road to the Top tribute aired on American Movie Classics in May. Iambic Productions Ltd and National Video Corp Ltd allege British firms used footage and home movies without permission. Hope seeks damages and an injunction to stop further broadcasts. The two companies did not comment. In New York Beau Bridges discusses Florida links and his role in ABC’s Maximum Bob, noting his father Lloyd Bridges filmed Sea Hunt there.
Shannen Doherty debuts on Charmed this fall on the WB network, denying a lasting rift with Aaron Spelling. Spelling says their working relationship was never as bad as press suggested, despite past tensions over an August 1996 car window incident.
The piece surveys Clinton's waning agenda amid the Lewinsky scandal, noting shelved items such as a tobacco settlement and wage, education, and childcare proposals. Analysts debate whether Clinton can regain momentum, with experts warning the administration faces defensive stakes and eroding bully pulpit power while pundits foresee possible revival if he weatherD the storm.
The Stomp event drew 300 to 500 visitors to the Grapevine vineyards as part of a promotion for Midland Gold Chardonnay. Groups of locals and visitors stepped into grape vats, while volunteers and a mechanical system separated grapes from leaves. Susie Hitchcock Hall Libby Sharp and LuAnn Morgan led hand picking, with onlookers marveling at the conveyor system and the eerie skeleton like vines. Local residents enjoyed the sensory experience and shared laughs, with several participants noting the unusual, mud like sensation.
The FAA ordered immediate inspection of Boeing 747 center fuel tanks after reports of worn fuel line parts that could ignite. About 300 U.S. planes are affected, with 800 others guided by international regulators. Operators including Continental, FedEx, Northwest, TWA, United, and UPS face the directive aimed at preventing a possible center-tank explosion linked to the Flight 800 investigation.
Saturday August 8 draws report Lotto Texas numbers 4 17 22 29 34 37 with an estimated $14 million jackpot. Pick 3 results show 0 7 9 and Cash 5 numbers are not listed.
No tickets matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night in the Lotto Texas game officials said. The Saturday drawing is worth an estimated 17 million dollars.
Benton LA AP A judge offered to reduce a child molester’s sentence if Jim Elkins 45 undergoes castration after pleading guilty to three counts of mistreatment. District Judge Harmon Drew Jr warned of a potential 45 year term if not castrated. The DA and defense supported the plan, noting chemical options exist elsewhere while the judge favored actual castration for likely impact.
The Odessa American states its publishing details, mailing address, and post office procedures. It lists its USPS classification and how readers should send address changes to the RO. Box 2952 in Odessa Texas 79760-2952.
Readers guide lists an out of town contact with phone 800-375-4661 and email options. Website shown as WWW.Da0a.com.
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