Odessa pilot Speedy Pruett missing after Sunday flight
Civil Air Patrol volunteers pressed a three state search Tuesday night for Speedy Pruett 48 missing since his Beech Sundowner vanished from radar about 90 miles southwest of a St Louis airport He departed Spirit of St Louis Airport around 4 30 p m Sunday bound for Odessa Schlemeyer Field Texas Wing commander Tom Todd said
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Christmas Q&A with Odessa Kids Reveals Santa’s Sack Magic
Eight year old Martika Medenz and Annabelle Mendez from Odessa answer festive questions about Santa Claus. They guess Santa’s elves number at 530 and share wishes for white ice skates and chocolate chip cookies as Santa’s favorite treats.
All in the family founders offer stable life to two boys
Danny and Tammy Armstrong open their hearts to provide a better life. Snow blankets the South creating a slushy morning rush and kids enjoy a day off from school. Texas drought prompts disaster declaration.
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Puzzle note corrects Jumble answer error
The Tuesday Jumble on page 3E had an incorrect solution. The official answer is JINGLE BELLS and the OA apologizes for the mistake.
Gas price gap widens Odessa Midland split over fuel costs
Odessa residents pay about 26.22 to fill a 20 gallon car while Midland drivers spend 29.42. Odessa stations largely price regular unleaded at 1.29 a gallon, Midland at 1.49. The Odessa American surveyed 40 stations, showing a persistent two city spread and possible savings for drivers choosing Odessa.
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Evans Nominated to Cabinet Post by Bush
Longtime Bush ally Don Evans is tapped as Secretary of Commerce, a move foreshadowed by decades of Midland Odessa ties. Odessa leaders praise his integrity and service as supporters emphasize his readiness and friendship with Bush.
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Odessa
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Bush meets Clinton in Oval Office as president-elect
President elect Bush meets President Clinton in the Oval Office to receive guidance on world problems. Clinton advises assembling a strong team and following his own judgment. Bush says the honor of becoming president is immense and notes the significance of the upcoming swearing in on January 20.
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Empty Stocking Fund short by nearly four thousand dollars
As the deadline for the Empty Stocking Fund neared in Odessa the goal of forty thousand dollars remains unmet by three thousand seven hundred seventy eight dollars and twenty nine cents. Salvation Army Captain Robert Winters said donations fund food clothing and toys for about six hundred needy Odessa families and leftovers support year round programs. The Odessa American has matched four thousand dollars and challenged others to provide matching gifts. Donors can mail deliver or donate online noting Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund.
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