Road network as ancient monuments in the Southwest
William Sipe discusses Anasazi sites from Aztec Ruins to Casas Grandes and the Great North Road at Chaco. Levi Lekson suggests roads acted as political monuments, recording migrations and power shifts across Acoma and other communities, linking land and lore.
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Animas Creek
New Mexico
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Acoma Pueblo
911 Calls Aiding Nonemergency Use Prompt Debate
Community leaders lament widespread nonemergency 911 use as residents treat the line like TV contact. El Paso and Baltimore officials discuss diverting routine concerns to other numbers while emphasizing clear emergency thresholds. Texas cities consider 511 for nonemergencies but face regulatory hurdles and public confusion.
Gibson named favorite star in Harris poll 1996
Mel Gibson tops the Harris poll as Americas favorite movie star 1996 edging John Wayne who remains near the top despite his 1979 death. Demi Moore is the top ranked actress at No 14 with Steven Seagal Clint Eastwood Arnold and Tom Cruise tied for fifth. Tom Hanks Denzel Washington and Kevin Costner follow.
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Kevin Costner
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Moynihan Clinton clash over welfare reform and Medicare plan
Moynihan warned of calamity if reform stalls. Clinton urged action after ending welfare as we know it, while Archer signaled House GOP energy against changes. Moynihan pressed for a bipartisan Medicare solvency commission as CPI reform and Social Security savings loom. A CPI study due Wednesday frames the debate.
County seeks next school superintendent candidates
The Odessa American notes the search for Ector County's next school superintendent has declined to identify candidates or how many are being considered. The Texas Public Information Act allows this withholding and the paper invites reader input via mail, fax, or email with a deadline approaching.
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Ector County
Odessa Salvation Army drive seeks public donations
Stocking funds of their own. The Odessa American will print a list of contributors and the amounts given through the end of the campaign on . 20. Donors may remain anonymous if they wish. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Com ity Center, 811 E. 10th St., or the sa American, 222 E. Fourth St. In addition, the names of children needin will be on the " rec"TM" at City Hall, 411 W. E. St. Kmart, 2018 E. 42nd St., Thrifty Nick el, 2611 N. Golder Ave., and Texas Commerce Bank, 620 N. Grant Ave. For more information, call the Odessa American (333-7720) or the Salvation Army (332-0738). An en those who wish to make a donation by mail.
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E. 42Nd St
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Fire damages black church in Kansas investigation open
A fire swept through the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Kan. damaging the predominantly Black congregation's building. No one was hurt and investigators treat the blaze as arson per Lt. Kent Grier.
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Holy Temple Church of God In Christ
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Cathedral to dedicate memorial for TWA 800 victims
The largest cathedral in America will unveil a memorial to the victims of TWA Flight 800 near its Titanic commemorative window. The dedication is set for July 17 as described by the Very Rev James Parks Morton during a Sunday sermon.
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TWA
New York
America
St. Dhe
Long Island
James Parks Morton
Mother Teresa Near Homecoming as Health Worsens
The ailing nun underwent an angioplasty to clear two arteries and faced postponed drug treatment for an irregular heartbeat. Doctors report stable but weakening condition with kidney and lung complications. Despite illness, she remained lucid, asking to be home by Thursday for a vow ceremony, while aides assume more daily care of the Missionaries of Charity.
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Heart Center
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India
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Odessa American Classifieds Policy and Contact Info
The Odessa American outlines advertising policy including liability limits for errors omissions and failure to publish. It also lists contact numbers for classified department and postal address for address changes and postmaster notices.
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