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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1997

Page

2

Tape fuels scrutiny of private jail video in Brazoria County

U.S. attorney in Houston awaits FBI report on a 32 minute training tape made by a sheriff deputy after a jailer smelled marijuana in an inmate area. The Missouri inmate, pursuing 100000 damages, alleges abuse. Brazoria County officials defend actions and call for factual review. Governor Bush and Rep Quincy Troupe urge full federal probe. CCRI is under scrutiny for private jail operations housing Missouri and Oklahoma prisoners.

U.S Houston FBI Charles Wagner Missouri Dora Schriro Brazoria County Quincy Troupe D-St. Louis Janet Reno George W. Bush Brazoria Wagner John Willy Capital Correctional Resources Inc Groesbeck CCRI Dennis Walker Walker Sheriff's Department Angleton Texas Ned Hicks Dickens County Correctional Center Hicks

Paced Hollywood talk, Peck blasts cinema commerce

Hollywood star Gregory Peck in Melbourne criticizes large studios for prioritizing bottom line over art. He cites gratuitous violence and a lack of human element in modern films, praising Babe for charm despite a pig as lead.

Peck Melbourne Australia Hollywood Gregory Peck Babe

Texas lottery numbers update from Odessa TLC note

Lotto Texas and Pick-3 numbers update with a disclaimer that winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Commission. The Texas Lottery Commission's Odessa office is at 4682 E. University Blvd. and can be reached at (915) 368-5243.

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Odessa murder trial tangled in conflicting confessions

In Odessa on the southside a murder case centers on disputed police statements. Prosecutors cite a Cleaver confession while defense questions the timing and admissibility noting prior attorney contact and lack of corroborating tape.

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Nike tor for the Golf Channel aims to coordinate tournament production

Patterson and Esposito describe coordinating the tour event production as manageable not tense. They emphasize calm teamwork, handling graphics vanity cameras and on screen graphics without raised voices.

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Unsuitable worksheet sparked sharp school backlash

A teacher, named Martin, says he used a worksheet in a workshop years ago to engage difficult students. He plans to appeal after the decision to ban it, noting he had used it previously without complaints and regrets causing discomfort among students. Connie Fowler, the school's li-

Martin Has Martin Connie Fowler

UPS Deal Ends Five Year Labor Row and Seeks Stability

The backers say UPS faced about 600 million dollars in losses and layoffs may recur, but a five year labor peace deal with the Teamsters could restore business. Teamsters chief Ron Carey and labor secretary Herman pushed talks to finish after 90 hours, aiming to steady shipping amid competition from rivals like Express Logistics and the USPS.

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Odessa American Advertiser’s Guide and Policies

The Odessa American publishes weekly notices from 222 E. Doon, Odessa Texas. The paper receives mail at P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952. The American reserves the right to accept or reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish. Six monthsly.

Odessa American E. Doon Odessa P.O. Box

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