Century of Odessa milestones and heroism highlighted
A retrospective recount covers Odessa milestones from 1969 UT Permian Basin plans to a 1969 land choice, Midland-Odessa rivalry, and local milestones including Debbie Patton Miss Teen America, Alfred Wilson Medal of Honor, a new YMCA, Barstow consolidation with Pecos ISD, and the moon landing.
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UTPB
Odessa
Midland
Ace Pickens
Texas
Odessa College
Chambers of Commerce
Board of Regents
University of Texas System
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Midland County
Midland College
Frank Sawyer
Kansas State Penitentiary
Sawyer
Kansas
Oklahoma
Wallace Gates
Gates
Debbie Patton
Fort Worth Vietnam
Wilson
Wij
27Th Street
Nabors Lane
Barstow
Pecos Independent
Doctor Heepe and Schwarzenegger in civil case stir
Berlin heart specialist Dr Willi Heepe faced a civil court ruling after claiming Arnold Schwarzenegger had a heart condition. Heepe apologized but refused to retract, was fined, and ordered to state he never examined the actor. The case drew broader debate over medical speculation about public figures.
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Willi Heepe
Berlin
Heepe
Schwarzenegger
School district seeks input for new superintendent profile
Board contemplates a three to four month hiring process and stresses a well grounded candidate in curriculum and instruction. Stakeholders urge inclusive community input and a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, vision for a district facelift, and experience with bond issues.
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Thompson
Stokes
Adders
West Texas voices mixed NAFTA impact worries
Willis warns NAFTA style deals could widen globally eliminating fair trade. Williamson notes both positives and negatives with more traffic yet job losses in West Texas. AFL-CIO official Sheppard joins Seattle protests while calling for free trade that is fair.
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Mexico
Canada
Central
South America
Willis
Clinton
European Union
Congress
Texas
Troy Williamson
Economic Development Administration University Center
University of Texas
Permian Basin
NAFTA
Williamson
Emmitt Sheppard
Texas Afl-Cio
Seattle
Gulf War illness linked to brain chemical changes
Researchers report veterans who believe they have Gulf War illness show reduced N-acetyl-aspartate in the brain stem and basal ganglia. The brain stem governs reflexes while basal ganglia act as switching centers for movement memory and emotion.
WTO Seattle protests fraught with tension and guarded plans
Governor Locke ordered 200 unarmed National Guard members as a precaution while Seattle police reported 22 arrests. WTO officials postponed appearances by Annan and Albright, shifting to plenary talks as delegates pressed for a new round of negotiations amid the protests and security concerns.
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Schell
National Guard
Clinton
World Trade Organization
Washington
WTO
Seattle
White House
U.N
Kofi Annan
Madeleine Albright
Paramount Theater
Mike Moore
Ee Moore
Norm Stamper
Moore
Fred Eckhard
New York
Annan
Convention
Gulf War illness linked to lowered brain chemical in veterans
Researchers reported at RSNA 85 that sick Gulf War veterans show 10 to 25 percent reduced N-acetyl-aspartate in the brain stem and basal ganglia, suggesting neuron loss. The blinded study involved 28 sick and 18 healthy veterans, with six additional ill Gulf War veterans from another service.
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Radiological Society of North America
Fleckenstein
Angel Tree Drives Donations For Salvation Army Effort
The Odessa American will match the first 3000 in donations to the Empty Stocking Fund through December 20 and challenges others to match funds. Gifts and food baskets will be delivered December 22. Updated contributor lists run daily on Page 2A. Donations may be mailed to the Salvation Army Community Center or the Odessa American. Angel Tree displays list toys and clothes for needy children age 12 and under at Chase Bank locations. Information available from the Odessa American or Salvation Army.
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Odessa American
Salvation Army
Mike Barnhouse
Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Fourth St
Chase Bank
N. Grant Ave
Seventh Street
Lee Avenue
Odessa
Salvation Army donation and contact details listed
Contributions may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center at 811 E. 10th St. or to the Odessa American at 222 E. 4th St. For information call the Odessa American at 333 7720 or the Salvation Army at 332 0738.
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Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Odessa
Texas Lottery Numbers and Curiosities in Brief
Texas Lottery results show WINNING NUMBERS CASH 5 36 18 22 20 11 and PICK 3 5 4 9 for Tuesday Nov 30. L. M. Boyd presents a quirky mix of comic trivia on crocodile tears myths, chrometophobia, cheetah strides, Stetson hats, cowboy lore, the catbird seat, and contact details for Boyd in Seattle.
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L.M. Boyd
Seattle
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