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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2000
Page
2
Following a major release, authorities declared a 1,040 square mile no-entry area around the plant. Map data show caesium-137 deposition through May 10, 1986, with thyroid cancer incidence linked to radiation exposure highest among children and adolescents in the most contaminated zones. The childhood thyroid gland is highly radiosensitive.
President Clinton salutes Ukraine as Cher nobyl reactor No 4 is shut down amid global relief. Officials caution handling remaining fuel will take years while millions affected and workers seek transition aid and new energy plans. Greenpeace urges alternatives as European loan packages back new reactors.
Odessa families face financial strain with both parents earning minimum wage and rising medical bills. Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund support food, clothing, and toys for Odessa residents, with a fundraising goal of 40 000 dollars. The drive runs from Thanksgiving through Wednesday, with the Odessa American matching 4 000 dollars and urging other donors to match. Gifts may be mailed or delivered or donated online noting Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. Angel Tree displays in Wal Mart list children in need. call Odessa American or Salvation Army for information. The newspaper does not accept fund applications.
Howard Stern announced a five year contract extension with Infinity Broadcasting weeks before his current deal ends. He confirmed the deal on air but gave few details, joking that the extra money would be given to his wife and noting his long run with millions of listeners.
Tom Hanks says he has no plans to seek public office and would not want to lead the country. In a 60 Minutes interview, he cites political bent concerns despite past public service ads and support for Democratic candidates including Al Gore.
Eminem and Kim Mathers asked a judge to dismiss their divorce filing in Clinton Township Michigan. The couple married in 1999 and seek the best for their 5 year old daughter while facing a June arrest over an unloaded gun incident at a nightclub parking lot.
Odessa residents can contribute to the Empty Stocking Fund via mail to the Salvation Army Odessa centers or Odessa American, or online at salvationarmy.org. Donors must note Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund on the website. OA and Salvation Army provide contact numbers for information. The Odessa American does not accept applications for fund help.
A woman cried after a thief left her purse missing cash and a faith gold necklace valued at 2000. 18 year old Helen Sandoval found the purse near gas pumps, returned it with only some contents spilled, and declined a reward citing honesty and Jehovah’s Witness values. The owner called relatives to verify recovery and praised the act as a Christmas miracle.
Bush, after a divisive Florida recount and victory on Nov 7, prepares to announce Colin Powell as secretary of state with Powell traveling from Washington to Texas. Powell’s confirmation is anticipated to be swift, as Bush also outlines his White House staff including Rice, Hughes, Bolton and Fleischer.
Texas Lottery results show Texas Million numbers 26 84 16 69 on Friday December 15. Cash 5 numbers 6 10 20 29 and Pick 3 number 1 46.
L M Boyd shares eclectic quips on marriage catfish dentures and Einstein sailing. The piece juggles trivia jokes and odd facts with brief observations about painters in the Caribbean and a quip about tick drowning. Contact details for L M Boyd are listed in Seattle.
Odessa American publishes daily in Odessa Texas at 222 E 4th Street with second class postage. Postmaster address changes should be sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952.
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