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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2000
Page
2
The Odessa American notes a Thursday page 8B correction: bicycles for the Police Athletic League program were donated by members of Veterans of Foreign War Post 4372 and AMVETS Post 007 with help from an anonymous donor.
Amy Shuman of the Midland Police Department serves as a community service clerk as icy conditions strain commuting in the area. The page 1A report notes slick streets, vehicle incidents, and local authorities urging caution while crews treat roadways.
Fox will halt new episodes of John Goodman sitcom Normal, Ohio after this week’s airing as a 13 episode order stands but no additional episodes will be produced. The show remains in production but faces possible cancellation while Goodman returns to television after Roseanne.
Florida civil rights leaders urge election reform amid concerns about black voter discrimination in precincts. President Clinton and President-elect Bush spoke by phone about a five minute transition, with aides noting gracious exchange. Cheney highlighted outreach to Democrats as Bush plans early White House staff announcements in Texas, possibly Crawford.
TIM BARNEY of S K Hart Management for Envirocare of Texas and Envirocare of Utah states terms of a potential settlement are confidential, while WCS CEO Eric Peus and Envirocare officials decline comment. Local licensing officials say no applications pulled as Ward County activists urge written proof before conclusions.
People magazine names George W Bush, Elian Gonzalez, Florida among the era’s most intriguing figures. Other picks include Michael J Fox, Sarah Jessica Parker, Meg Ryan, Eminem, Venus Williams, Alex Rodriguez who signed a 252 million dollar Rangers deal. Rosie O Donnell joins Seussical as Cat in the Hat for four weeks.
Indictments unsealed in Brownsville detail mid 1999 rise of Cardenas Guillen to boss of the Gulf Cartel. He allegedly threatened two US agents in Matamoros with a submachine gun as law enforcement expanded arrests across New York Chicago Columbus Memphis Louisville Houston and more. DEA and FBI pursued leaders while Mexican authorities seized assets in Tamaulipas and arrested three Colombians linked to cocaine shipments.
Lightning and freezing rain left 130,000 customers without electricity by 4 pm with 1,100 workers and 138 crews clearing debris. Gregg, Harrison, and Rusk counties bore the heaviest outages while TXU reported most power restored in most areas. Red Cross shelters moved to East Texas Baptist University as rural areas faced days without power.
Donations to the Salvation Army Community Center or Odessa American can be mailed or delivered, with online gifts noted as Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. Angel Tree displays at Wal Mart on JBS Parkway and 42nd Street list children under 12. Call Odessa American or Salvation Army for details. applications are not taken by the Odessa American.
A list of contributors with varied amounts is shown for the Odessa Empty Stocking Fund. Instructions detail mailing addresses and online donation options at the Salvation Army Community Center and the Odessa American, with notes for donors to specify Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. Information contacts include the OA and Salvation Army numbers.
Texas Lottery results show Cash Five numbers l1 16 19 21 31 for Thursday December 14 and Pick 3 drawing 8e2¢2. No further details on prizes or winners provided.
The text notes that Constantine I, the first Christian emperor of Rome, halted crucifixion. It also mentions Friedrich Buschman allegedly inventing an accordion in 1822 and escaping prosecution. The passage asserts various trivia about anatomy, geography, television viewing habits, and an owl’s scent, ending with contact details for L. M. Boyd.
The Odessa American publishes daily from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with USPS periodical status. Address changes go to PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952.
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