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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2000
Page
1
A Gulf Air Airbus A320 crash off Bahrain after circling to land from Cairo left 143 on board, including more than 30 children. U S Navy ships and a crane tug joined the nighttime search. 70 bodies recovered and no survivors reported. Divers to search for cockpit voice and data recorders at first light.
The dispute centers on Equilon Pipeline Co plans to reactivate a 43 year old line running from Odessa into New Mexico to carry refined fuels. The Bureau of Land Management directs an environmental assessment rather than an impact statement, drawing criticism from safety officials who fear insufficient analysis. Critics cite a Washington state pipeline accident as context for their warning.
A ceremony awarded Margaret Ross a pin commemorating her 45 years of service with the Red Cross. The event highlighted her long volunteer work and dedication to aid and relief efforts.
Mentone, a tiny West Texas city about 90 miles west of Odessa, serves as the Loving County seat with a population around 15. The county itself holds roughly 70 residents, highlighting the brief, spotlight-style feature in the Odessa American.
Two West Texas couples share how trust sustains marriage beyond the wedding. A nine passenger van trip to Hot Springs ties back to chance meetings and deep intellectual attraction. Jim and Sue Hardwick’s story threads from Terlingua to Austin as they recall a 1943 photo and the evolving romance.
Tom and Betty Alex, both National Park Service workers in Big Bend, celebrate 18 years of marriage. They enjoy a spectacular remote life, with their back door offering a view of the 1,200 square mile park and its rugged landscape.
Rich Hatch won CBS Survivor by a 4 to 3 jury vote at the final on Tiga. He edged out Kelly Wiglesworth Rudy Boesch and Susan Hawk to claim the million dollars and a new car as the Newport Athletic Club crowd cheered.
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