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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2004
Page
1
Governor Perry announced an extra 3 million dollars for Texas public school teachers to be reimbursed for classroom supplies bought with their own money. The 2004-05 funds, available from Sept. 1, follow earlier 3 million that ran dry after widespread district requests.
U.S. output rose 0.4 percent in July after a 0.5 percent drop in June. Construction up 8.3 percent in July, erasing a 7.7 percent prior decline. Gasoline prices fall 4.2 percent last month. GDP growth slowed to 3 percent April–June. Oil nears record highs amid Yukos concerns while Dow gains 18 points to 9,973. Bankers note August jobs likely weak before election due to Charley.
CBS announced Survivor will begin its ninth season on September 16 with a two hour premiere. The edition titled Vanuatu Islands of Fire features 18 castaways in male versus female tribes and includes an FBI agent a drill sergeant a Pennsylvania sheep farmer and a Los Angeles bull operator. The oldest contestant is 59 year old rancher Scout Cloud Lee.
Associated Press polling shows Northeast residents and Catholics growing skeptical of the Iraq war as death toll nears 1000 U.S. soldiers, insurgency rises, and WMD findings remain elusive. Republicans largely back the war, while majorities of minorities, Northeasterners, Democrats, lower earners, and Catholics now say the war was a mistake.
Eddie built a backyard pit to train Toby who wins state and NCAA titles, then helps popularize wearing a helmet in vaulting. Toby embraced the helmet as part of his routine, sparking debate but making him instantly recognizable worldwide as a pole vaulter. Eddie recalls urging safety over ego.
Hollywood reports the Presidential Debates Commission will unveil this fall's format with candidates seated at tables as if in a poker tournament. NBC News notes a British daredevil walked a ten thousand foot high tightrope blindfolded between balloons over the English Channel. Vijay Singh won the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits as competitors faltered and the course overwhelmed the field.
Puerto Rico's Olympic basketball team defeated the US by emphasizing unselfish teamwork. They hustled, passed frequently, and defended hard, while commentary touched on broader political and social remarks surrounding sports and current events.
Belew Real Estate’s Alice Belew spearheads a subdivision offering medical and educational facilities with one stop housing. Groundbreaking could occur within a month for energy efficient three bedroom homes with counseling and financial assistance for buyers. Midland candidate Mike Conaway supports the project as a pathway to home ownership and the American Dream.
The Texas Lottery results for Tuesday August 17 show Cash Five numbers 13 16 29 32 33 with 33 as the last, Pick 3 Day Night 5 0 2, Mega Millions numbers 22 23 26 28 36 with Megaplier 4 and a Jackpot of 42 million dollars.
The New Mexico Lottery ROAD RUNNER CASH 8 drawing for Monday Aug 16 lists numbers 1 4 8 13 26 92 with 6 numbers drawn as 92. The fragment shows prize game data and payout snippet for this draw.
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for staff including Publisher Patrick Canty and Editor John Kern, office hours, departments for News and Sports, ad placement, and subscription rates. It provides postal addresses, fax numbers, hours, and rates for various subscription options and holidays.
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