Children at Risk as YouthsWork Dangers Rise
A sweeping report details repeated child labor hazards in the United States. It notes electrocution at a Colorado car wash, dangerous tasks by 16 year olds in Tennessee, and multiple injuries among working youths. The piece cites enforcements by the Labor Department, quotes critics, and cites a CDC study showing higher injury rates among teenage workers.
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Joshua Henderson
Colorado
Mark Henderson
Tennessee
James Ford
Thomas Whiteside
Carl Simon
Iowa
Corey
Simon
U.S. Labor Department
Darlene Adkins
National Consumers League
America
Iliana Sifuentes
Wisconsin
Associated Press
California
Florida
Ohio
Labor Department
Centers For Disease Control
Jamie Keith
Stark
Jamie
City Stocking City Stocking Friday raises funds in Odessa
The Odessa American and Salvation Army Campaign seeks donations of 40 000 dollars with the paper matching the first 3000 raised. Donor names may appear on Page 2A or be kept anonymous. Mail or deliver to Salvation Army Center or Odessa American offices. Angel Tree lists toy needs for children.
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Odessa American
Salvation Army Community Center
E. 10Th St
E. Fourth St
Thrifty
N. Golder Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
N. Grant Ave
Salvation Army
Lawsuit alleges excessive force in Redd shooting by officers
The suit claims Jerry Lewis mocked by John Wayne figure and dared to appear, urging him to come out. SWAT shields were available but not used to deflect a pipe. It contends no gunpowder on Redd’s clothes shows officers were distant when firing. Family seeks 750000 dollars actual damages and 2000000 dollars punitive damages.
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Jerry Lewis
John Wayne
Redd
Teacher suspended after shoe strike at Dallas elementary
Dallas AP report says a Clinton P. Russell Elementary School teacher was suspended with pay amid claims she struck a student with a high-heel shoe on December 4 sending Waylon Standmire, 10, to suffer minor injuries. Police and the Dallas school district are investigating. The teacher’s name was not released.
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Dallas
Kdfw-Tv
Clinton P. Russell
Waylon Standmire
Princes William and Harry witness Parker Bowles fox hunt
In Beaufort Hunt country near Charles' estate Prince William and Prince Harry, 15 and 13, watch Camilla Parker Bowles ride with Princess Michael of Kent as Charles is absent. The event marks a rare public crossing with Parker Bowles, long linked to Diana's estrangement before her death.
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London
Prince William
Prince Harry
Camilla Parker Bowles
Prince Charles
Harry
William
Parker Bowles
Diana
Princess Michael of Kent
Charles
Lottery numbers hotline and regional office contact
Up to date Lotto Texas and Pick-3 numbers from Infoline via phone 580-4636 with 6600. Note unofficial winning numbers until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission. TLC Odessa regional office located at 4682 E University Blvd, (915) 368-5243.
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Lotto Texas
Infoline
Texas Lottery Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Teen drinker caught when parents see picture in paper
In Memphis Tennessee Jeff Pettyjohn a University of Memphis sophomore aged 20 was photographed drinking at a party by a Commercial Appeal photographer. The image appeared in a college student alcohol abuse story that his parents Sheila and LeRoy Pettyjohn saw after returning home from Paris.
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Memphis, Tenn
Jeff Pettyjohn
University of Memphis
Sheila
LeRoy Pettyjohn
Paris
ECISD board member Strambler resigns after 5 1/2 years
Allen Strambler steps down from the ECISD Board of Trustees Position 3 due to a Conoco transfer to Hobbs New Mexico. He has lived in Odessa while working in Hobbs since Oct 20, and the board plans to decide January 20 whether to appoint a replacement or operate with six members. The meeting also approved a 905000 construction project at Ratliff Stadium for a softball and soccer complex and accepted the district audit showing no overspending.
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Allen Strambler
Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees
Strambler
Conoco
Hobbs
N.M
Odessa
Lee Buice
Winfred Richmond
Odessa American
Richmond
Ratliff Stadium
Ratliff
Delma Abalos
Paula Adders
ECISD
Chuck Hornung
Odessa Sarees
Johnson, Miller and C
Board votes to limit ninth grade sub varsity play under new policy
Trustees unanimously approve an amendment by Delma Abalos narrowing ninth graders’ sub varsity participation to sports not offered at junior highs. Freshmen may compete at any high school level in non junior high sports, but in major sports like football and basketball ninth graders may only play varsity where offered at the high school.
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Delma Abalos
Abilene
Helen Kimbrough
Permian
Jennifer Poulsen
Kimbrough
Fire destroys Crane home. Cross saved from debris
Fire chief said about 16 volunteers fought an aluminum roof blaze that left a family homeless and their belongings burned. The 800 degree heat melted items from walls to a ceiling fan while Red Cross aid and donations pour in to help Janie Flores and her relatives in Crane.
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Gary Collier
Flores
Dairy Queen
Crane
Odessa College
Andrea Flores
Janie
Janie Flores
Jesus
Crane County
Teron Scott
The
Red Cross
Anthony
Goodyear apologizes for Peru TV ad comparison
Goodyear Tire executives apologized to the NAACP after a Peru TV commercial drew complaints by likening a black man’s lips to tires in a scene with a man who appears Hispanic. The ad sparked accusations of racial stereotyping and prompted a formal apology.
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Akron, Ohio
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
NAACP
Peru
Odessa High student misnamed in F Y I page volunteer note
The Tuesday F Y I page misspelled an Odessa High student who volunteers at West Texas Legal Services. Colleen Murphy is among 18 OHS students in the Internship to the Law Profession program.
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F.Y.I
Odessa High
West Texas Legal Services
Colleen Murphy
OHS
Law Profession
Odessa American Classifieds Rights and Contact Info
The Odessa American outlines advertising rules and contact numbers for the classified department. It states permission requirements for republication, contact options for advertising and a disclaimer that the paper may reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish or factual representations in ads.
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Odessa
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