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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1996

Page

2

Dole’s Nomination Bid Dominates GOP Convention Night

The Republican gathering spotlighted Bob Dole with Elizabeth and Robin Dole delivering personal tributes and stirring pitches about the American dream. Pataki and Buchanan offered varied support as Kemp framed Clinton contrasts, while Quayle criticized vetoes and surmised Dole’s path to the fall race amidst shrinking Clinton margins.

Ralcorp to sell Chex cereal and snack line to General Mills

Ralcorp plans to sell its Chex cereal and snack lines for 570 million dollars to General Mills Inc. The deal includes Chex Mix snacks and brands such as Cookie Crisp and Almond Delight, plus a Cincinnati plant. Ralcorp will continue making private label cereals and Beech-Nut baby food, with about 500 million in annual revenues and potential layoffs among St. Louis staff.

ST. Louis Ralcorp General Mills Inc General Mills Kellogg Co Itars Ralcorp Holdings Inc Ralcor Golden Valley Cincinnati Tony Vento Edward Jones New York K . Breckenridge Arapahoe Basin Vail Associates Patrick Farrell Recem Farrell Saeh Meen & Woes Gorventegs

Walston rejects Mars life report in CBS interview

Nashville report notes Ray Walston known as Uncle Martin from My Favorite Martian refused a CBS news segment on life on Mars saying he would not appear as comic relief. The 73 year old actor declined the offer in an interview.

Martin Nashville Tenn Mars Ray Walston Uncle Martin CBS News

Paris airport cash heist seen as inside job speculation

Aviation robbery at a French airport involved gunmen fleeing in a waiting car after baggage removal. Police found a pistol on the tarmac and launched roadblocks, while Brinks officials noted large cash transports and possible inside information. Governor Bonnet ordered a security probe into slow police response.

Brinks Bernard Bonnet

Pick 3 Lottery Inquiry with Phone Contact in Odessa

Up to date Lotto Texas and Pick 3 information available by calling 580-466 and pressing enter NG. The note lists a non cabinet communication office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd with phone 915 368 S243.

Lotto Texas Pick TLC Odessa E. University Blvd

Ignore the noise and answer the survey at freedom.com

Readers are invited to submit opinions via Seedee eee at OA link. The weekly survey deadline is unclear due to garbled text but the notice urges participation without requiring a name. A phone number line appears but is unreadable. the piece resembles a fragmented public poll note.

Link Freedom.com Meio Tae Anton

Crawford Austin Faces Travel Policy Scrutiny Over Bar Expenses

Crawford Austin faced questions over use of agency credit cards at topless bars and strip clubs during state travel. Dudley Harrison praised his lobbying while the board unanimously approved tighter rules modeled on state policy, setting daily meal limits and deeming past charges improper. Crawford repaid funds after expenditures were made public in mid July, and did not comment to reporters.

Crawford Harrison

Morales Seeks Campaign Swing Through West Texas Stops

Morales said the number of abortions could fall with educational programs and backs federally funded preventative health care. He favors intensified crime prevention and criticizes Da Dok's tax cuts as worsening the deficit and hurting the poor. His West Texas tour included Big Spring Lemesa and Lubbock.

Morales da Dok West Texas Big Spring Lemesa Lubbock

Odessa American Staff Contact and Notices

Daily Odessa American publication details include editor Tony Cooper and staff roles. Contact numbers cover production, advertising, and classifieds, with statements about ad acceptance, liability limits, and revision rights.

EU Issainccoseos Cosnseeros Minsion Tony Cooper Tony Traven Bob Braswell Frances Irvine

Dole Kemp plan exposed amid GOP tensions and shifts

The article outlines Dole and Kemp's economic stance amid Republican maneuvering. It notes Dole's embrace of balancing the budget with tax cuts, his claim of presidential will, and party leaders' concerns about support. It highlights figures Newt Gingrich Trent Lott Haley Barbour and Kemp as pivotal in the GOP, reflecting a generational and strategic division within the party.

Kemp Dole Mana Scott Reed GOP Dwight Sleestower Richxon California Newt Gingrich Georgia America Reagan House Trent Lou Senate Gingrich Haley Barbour

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