High speed Odessa chase ends in crash into bridge abutment
A pursuit through Odessa surpassed 100 mph before a vehicle fleeing multiple patrol cars crashed into a Highway 80 bridge abutment west of Penwell. The driver was hospitalized at Medical Center Hospital. The car previously struck a tractor trailer before the impact. No comments were available from the Ector County Sheriff's deputies.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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Puppies as gifts prompt shelter cautions and costs
Officials urge potential buyers to consider long term responsibilities before adopting. The city shelter expects 20 to 30 puppies in the next three weeks and notes seasonal increases in births. Adoption contracts require vet visits within 48 hours, and spaying or neutering within six months by state law. Puppy prices start at 35 dollars with ongoing medical costs from 30 to 120 dollars for vaccines and 60 to 100 dollars for surgery, plus annual preventive care.
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Cheryl Brom
Brom
McGookey
Ranchers oppose low altitude military flights in Big Bend area
Ranchers in Jeff Davis and Reeves counties protest expanded low level and high altitude refueling corridors, alleging stress to cattle and land damage. They cite multiple violations of limits, lawsuits against the Luftwaffe U S Air Force and Defense, and warnings that residents fear the noise and safety impacts. An Air Force Environmental Assessment says no impact under the Noise Control Act. No trial date set.
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US. Department of Defense
William Cohen
Fort Davis
Remme
Jeff Davis
Reeves
Big Bend
Ellen DeGeneres details deep low after show cancellation
Ellen DeGeneres describes a deep low mood after ABC canceled her show this year and alleges sabotage by the network. She recounts career losses, fears, and attacks linked to her sexuality while noting upcoming film roles.
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Hollywood
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National background checks draw mixed gun owner reactions
The Justice Department has funded states to computerize records for background checks. The FBI says initial approvals may take minutes once the system runs smoothly. Activists clash as NRA vows to sue. critics say the law is too lax and restricts info access, while some dealers report confusion and delays.
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White House
Sarah
Reagan
Correction: Breakfast with Santa event details
A correction to Sunday’s Odessa American notes the Breakfast with Santa sponsored by West Texas Opportunities will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hollingsworth Headstart located at 900 S. Grant Ave.
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West Texas Opportunities
Hollingsworth Headstart
S. Grant Ave
EMPTY STOCKING FUND CONTRIBUTORS LIST
Highland UMW gives 25 dollars and Nick Flaker lists several donors including Nancy Noms and Melody Tennison to support the Empty Stocking Fund in 1998. The goal is 35,000 dollars with donations welcomed by mail or delivery to the Salvation Army Community Center in Odessa or the Odessa American office. Information lines provide contact numbers for the Odessa American and Salvation Army.
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Mesquite
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Odessa
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Steve Tennison
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Debby Loudermilk
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Odessa American
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Exxon Mobil merger discussed as oil giants plan deal
Exxon and Mobil announced ongoing merger talks with a potential $60 billion plus purchase. Regulators likely to target concentration in gas stations especially in New York New Jersey and the Northeast. The tie up could force divestitures of stations and refineries in the US Europe and other regions.
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National Petroleum News
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New Jersey
Mobil
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Standard Oil Trust
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West Coast
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United States
Karen Steffaro
Fairfax
Alvin Silber
Herzog, Heine
Gedald
Pate Mobil
Amoco
Chevron
Texaco
Father charged in 6-year-old Kayla McKean murder
Richard Adams, 24, confessed to killing his daughter Kayla McKean and dumping her body in central Florida after reporting her missing on Thanksgiving. Kayla’s mother Elizabeth McKean underwent a polygraph, Marcie Adams faces charge of improper disposal of a body, and authorities continue the search with community support.
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Fla
Florida
Richard Adams
Kayla McKean
Kayla
Marcie Adams
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Elizabeth McKean
Orlando
Casselberry
Texaco
Police Command
Don Wood
Child Watch
Lottery Numbers and Hotline Info for Texas Games
Monday November 30 results and winning numbers for Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5. Up-to-date information available from InfoLine by calling 580-4636 and entering 6600 for automated numbers.
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InfoLine
Miscellaneous Historical Odds and Ends
Brief collection of quirky facts and anecdotes spanning invention dates, a British court case on subway muggers, a 1990 AT&T outage fix, a Miss Piggy quip, Churchill dinner humor, Tolstoy’s alleged last line, a 1980s Buccaneers draft tale, and contact notes for L M Boyd.
Odessa American Advertising Directory Note
Advertising director circulation director and production director listed for ad acceptance and rejection. The Odessa American states liability limits for errors omissions or failure to publish any ad and disclaims responsibility for factual representations in ads.
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