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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2000
Page
2
The Independent Order of Foresters Youth Committee hosts a citywide swim party for Midland and Odessa teens from 7 to 10 p.m. at Doug Russell Pool 900 N Midland Drive. Admission is two cans of food or personal hygiene items with karaoke hot dogs and door prizes.
A study presented to the Odessa Optimist Club says Texans save over 1000 dollars per year per household due to civil-justice reform. Ray Perryman of the Perryman Group led the analysis detailing reforms from 1995 and their impact on costs, income, and jobs in Texas.
Wilson Jackson of Colleyville, William Ellis of Bedford, and Fort Worth resident Holmes Brannon recount their postponed 1970 graduation due to a tornado and the chance to finally graduate. They share memories of missed ceremonies, renewed friendships, and the idea of completing the past despite decades apart.
Energas and a steering committee reach a mediation settlement with the railroad commission. Energas agrees not to seek a rate increase for three years and a favored cities clause ties city gains to remaining municipalities. The deal requires 59 cities to drop appeals. they hired counsel to safeguard the pact as hearings proceed.
Madonna and English director Guy Ritchie announce the birth of their son Rocco Ritchie on August 11 2000. The couple gave few details about birthplace or measurements and said Lourdes is safe at an undisclosed location.
Loyalties president says closer U S Mexico oil links make sense given the border. He notes past honesty issues with PEMEX and argues NAFTA changes could help. Texas officials foresee a seamless grid with Mexico and expanding gas use, with a 1000 MW plant in Odessa set for 2001.
Wholesale prices rose 2.9 percent in 1999 led by energy costs while core inflation up 1.1 percent. Retail sales rose 0.7 percent in July with autos and big-ticket items driving the gain, keeping inflation in check as the Fed weighs further rate moves amid slower job growth and flat food prices.
Preliminary autopsy results provide no clear answers about the infant girl found in an abandoned Howard County farmhouse. The body, estimated at 32 to 36 weeks gestation and wrapped in a towel inside a suitcase, is too decomposed to determine race or whether the baby was born alive. Further microscopic tests and analyses by a forensic team are awaited.
The Texas Million numbers 38 39 82 77 are drawn on Friday August 11 2000 along with Cash 5 28 15 31 353 and Pick 3 Sel1e.
An unnamed sailor aboard a ship 200 miles from shore tosses a bucket over the side and pulls up water fresh enough to drink. The scene hints at distant Atlantic or Pacific waters and practical seafaring observation. The note adds a quip about eyes open or eyes closed in learning. Genealogist L M Boyd shares contact details for correspondence.
Readers Guide contact numbers and staff roles appear alongside campaign style notices. Subscription rates are listed for daily and weekend editions with three and six month options, and a copyright notice asserts reproduction restrictions.
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