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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1996

Page

13

Space Wars Endings and Holiday Chaos in a Crowded Home

Sonja Merrick reflects on family chaos during holidays as grown children live far away yet return with relatives and friends. The piece recalls chaotic bath interruptions, Jennie’s boyfriend misadventures, and the nostalgia of privacy fading with parenting. Merrick notes the lure of Christmas gatherings and enduring messes.

Jennie Sonja Merrick

Lottery probe probes executive ties to Moeller contract

An attorney for Nora Linares criticizes GTECH and CH Holdings over a 1992 contract for Mike Moeller, a Linares associate, amid an ongoing Texas Lottery probe. Moeller, jailed for federal offenses tied to contracts and political contributions, was paid $6,000 monthly for work in New Mexico.

Moeller Texas Agriculture Jim Hi Moeller-Gtech GTECH Soechting Rendine New Mexico Linares

Duncan campaign gains pace with Combest and Perry on tour

Republican Robert Duncan leads the Basin stop with U S Congressman Larry Combest and Commissioner Perry endorsing him for the 28th district unexpired term. Former Lubbock mayor David Langston also remains in the Dec 10 runoff, aiming to secure a Senate majority for the first time since. Combest says states should run their own welfare and education programs as the election looms.

Senate Robert Duncan U.S Larry Combest Texas Perry Duncan Lubbock David Langston John T. Montford Une Texas Tech University Langston Combest State Senate

BBB charity rating guide explained in 1996 newsletter

BBB officials outline how the Philanthropic Advisory Service rates national charities using the 23 voluntary CBBB Standards. The holiday edition of Give But Give Wisely lists whether groups meet standards, do not meet them, or are under review, with codes indicating specific reasons. </S>

Better Business Bureau Council of Better Business Bureaus United States Dick Rowland Permian Basin National Salvation Army Rowland Lenny Jay Rowland Salvation Army

HIV infected Midland man sues hospital over disclosed status

Freddie Lee Hawkins Jr seeks 200000 for lost wages and 5000 per incident after a nurse aide allegedly disclosed his HIV result to multiple relatives and friends, violating the Texas Health and Safety Code. The suit filed in Midland County District Court names Memorial Hospital and Medical Center and cites emotional distress and community isolation.

Midland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Texas Health and Safety Code Midland County Freddie Lee Hawkins Jr Hawkins Angela Shaw Alfred Hemphill Cwil Prostas Ramenen Ein Nein Aee

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