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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2008
Page
1
A prayer vigil at St Joseph Catholic Church is planned for this week to oppose the death sentence and support inmates as part of religious observance. The event, slated for Saturday, invites community members to reflect on justice and mercy.
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Nostalgia for the thirties sweeps nations as Russian troops seize Stalin’s birthplace in Georgia amid world tension. President Bush delays Texas ranch vacation as global events unfold. A spoof of political intrigue and pop culture notes Monty Python, Spamalot Las Vegas cast, and Argus Hamilton at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
The Odessa American lists staff contacts, office hours, department phones, advertising and subscription details, and policy notes for submitted notices. It provides mailing addresses in Odessa Texas, payment terms, and holiday observances.
The five generation family of Ruth Rives gathers for a portrait on her grandson Doyle Becks side. From left Reganlyn Beck Doyle Beck and Patsy Beck stand while Ruth Rives sits holding her great great grandchild Gavin Taylor.
The OA invites readers to submit family generation photos at no charge and to share news of awards, academic or military achievements, and retirement parties. Email details to onlife@oapa.com. Photos may be included and more information is available.
Oil prices fell about a dollar as demand waned in the United States, offsetting supply worries from the Georgia conflict. Four Democratic senators call for an investigation into a government oil price report they deem flawed. Netflix reports three days of major technical outages limiting DVD shipments. Warner Bros shifts Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to next summer. Mortgage rates hold steady on 30 year loans while other types dip slightly. Russia warns Georgia over breakaway provinces as tanks move. Gates says no immediate need for U.S. force in Russia Georgia war. Missing Balmorhea woman to be highlighted in a multi state Missing Persons Tour. Odessa Watercolor Horizons holds annual juried show. CBS eyes remake of Hawaii Five-O. Federer falls to Blake ending Olympic singles bid.
Odessa's Pet Splash at the Sherwood Aquatic Center runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at 1210 East 49th Street. The Odessa American acknowledges an error in the date previously published and regrets the mistake.
Death notices list multiple individuals including William Earl Crowson Janette Wilson Medlock Lyndel Stephens Manuela Valencia and Charles Ward. The page also notes obituaries for Katharine A. McGonagill William Albert Shannon Mary Elizabeth Gunnells Ralph Monte Osborne Timothy Byron Ponsetti Armando Jacquez. Local readers are reminded of funeral arrangements and service details forthcoming from respective families and institutions.
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