Piercing opinions from Poor William on youth and trends
In a tongue in cheek column Poor William laments body piercing and fashion as signs of moral decay. He criticizes ear lobes noses tongues and navels as modern vanity, contrasts them with past styles, and predicts further shifts while noting the piece is largely satirical. He signs off with a safersunday wish and hints at a future column date.
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Jenny Craig
William
Sven
Andi
Ernie
William Carat
America
Holey
New York
John
Howard Hawks
Carpenter
Miller Ribs Branson On Letterman Las Vegas Without Teeth
Miller mocked Branson during a Letterman appearance calling it Las Vegas for people without teeth and likening the town to a 1973 AMC Pacer. Stafford shrugs off the jibe while local officials push for positive national coverage to boost tourism.
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Branson Branson
Dennis Miller
Branson
David Letterman
Cindy Merry
Jim Stafford
Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce
Jay Nicholson
Wall of Memories honors cancer victims at relay event
Marta Hansard chairs a West Texas Cancer Center benefit relay and Chuck Wagon Gang gathering aimed at highlighting worthwhile support. Survivors like Jo Hulett share strength, urging community action while a tracing on the wall carries messages to loved ones. The event frames a war against cancer and inspires attendees to value life.
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Marta Hansard
Andrew
Jesus
West Texas Cancer Center
Jo Hulett
Hulett
Caun
West Texas
Dole Kemp Rift Tests Lincoln Reagan-Dole Reform Pitch
The Lincoln Reagan Dole reform effort shows harmony yet hides tight tensions over budget, term limits, trade, and action. Kemp’s endorsement by Forbes and a terse glimpse of fealty to Dole mark a campaign dynamic as Dole privately explains past missteps and roles to Kemp during a weekend in Iowa.
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Republican Party
Lincoln Oy
Lincoln-Reagan-Dole Reform Party For America
Eome
Dole
Kemp
Forbes
GOP
Odessa American survey prompt on welfare plan benefits
A reader survey asks if the benefits of the new welfare plan justify the hardships welfare recipients may endure. The weekly poll via Odessa American offers phone and fax entry with a four digit code and a Sunday publication reveal.
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Odessa _ Press
OA. Om.com
Odessa
Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers update notice
Infoline provides up to date Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers call 580-4646 press 6600 for unofficial results until the Texas Lottery Commission confirms. TLC office location Odessa 4682 Blvd and phone 915 368 5243.
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Lotto Texas
Infoline
Aleke
Texas ’ Commission
TLC
Odessa
Blvd
One Texas Lottery Ticket Wins 12 Million in Roanoke
A Roanoke ticket bought north of Fort Worth matched all six drawn numbers 2 12 19 24 25 and 32 for a 12 million payout. Officials anticipate a 4 million jackpot next draw. Seven tickets matched all five numbers in Friday’s Cash 5 game, each worth 43099.
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Austin
Texas
Roanoke
Fort Worth
Correction: Texas Latin Strings invited to near inauguration events
An editing error in the Commentary section notes that only two Texas high school music groups have been invited to near January's presidential inauguration events, saluting Permian High School's Latin Strings orchestra being misrepresented.
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Permian High School
Texas
Reins Paid With Tax Money Face Scrutiny Over Spending
A state audit finds that the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission used tax funds for entertainment and meals including a $976.51 bill at Anthony's Pier 4 in Boston during a national conference in June 1994 and over $700 at Sugar's Uptown Cabaret in Austin. Executive director Ernie Crawford defends change, aiming to curb such practices and shift policy, while board members acknowledge past concerns and vow tighter controls.
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Pier 4
Boston
Ernie Crawford
Crawford
Austin
Sugar
Uptown
PBRPC
Sai Bob Deavenpon
Iachboe
Martin Ny
Permian
Clarese Gough
Monahans
Mike Harrison
Reeves County
Sugar’s
Harrison
Odessa American Publication and Contact Information
The Odessa American publishes daily from 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas with postal details and contact numbers for production sales and out of town lines. It notes the paper may reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish any advertisement.
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Odessa American
Odessa
Speen Ane Enes
Arevban Benns
Church News
Ken Brodnax
Laura Dennis
Va Abner Omens
Sonja Merrick
Tober
Tyr
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