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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1996
Page
2
Parents express anxiety as young children, including Javier, adjust to school rules, routines, and social life. Experts note language barriers, changing schools, and shyness affect early success while bilingual programs help ease transition for ECISD students.
At the Buchanan event on Monday morning he endorsed the Republican ticket of Dole and Kemp, urged a national GOP victory in November, and claimed credit for shaping anti affirmative action and immigration stance while noting Hyde’s rebuke that the platform only reflects some ideas. North urged unity despite lingering die-hards and a factional crowd pressed for a third party option.
Hakeem Olaju won, fresh from a Dream Team gold, married Dalia Asafi in an Islamic ceremony Thursday. Pamela Greaney, Ola juwon's assistant, confirmed 18 year old Asafi as the bride.
GOP delegates spotlighted George W. Bush and Gerald Ford praising Bob Dole while Powell urged compassion with reform. The convention showcased women speakers, aimed to close the gender gap, and promoted Dole Kemp ticket amid criticism of Clinton and Whitewater probes.
Laurie Strenkert sought a specialist after fearing a rare disease for her son Zack. Tests found morbid obesity with no glandular disorder. Horlick at Babies Hospital provided free evaluations and MRI, but results stayed inconclusive. Doctors emphasize diet and activity as Zack grows taller.
In Atlanta 3000 trees planted along main corridors for the Olympics are dying at alarming rates with 30 to 40 percent failing by summer’s end. Experts blame summer planting and inconsistent watering while some trees are damaged by vandals. The Olympic Development authority will use supplier contracts to replace trees that die within two years.
A Odessa area survey note invites readers to vote by phone fax or email on Kemp as Bob Dole's running mate. It cites Kemp's tax stance and email appeals as drawing independent support and notes a November vote history. Deadline is Thursday midnight.
Up-to-date Pick 3 and Lotto Texas numbers available from Infoline at 80-4636 press 6600. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission. TLC Odessa regional office located at 4682 E University Blvd. Call (915) 368-4243 for details.
Jurors rejected probation for 33 year old former Fort Worth police officer Horinck, who quit the force in 1993 amid disciplinary threats. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his wife’s murder.
A Sunday feature notes that the first Ector County school used sandstone like the county courthouse, while the early school occupied a different building. The piece centers on historic school architecture and local authorities.
The Odessa American publishes daily in Odessa Texas with address details and contact numbers for advertising classifieds and postmaster. The paper reserves rights to accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for errors omissions or failure to publish any advertisement.
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