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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2000
Page
2
Contributions may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center Odessa. Online donations at salvationarmy.org should note Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. For information call Odessa American 333-7720 or Salvation Army 332-0738. Fund totals show 33271.71 and 25000.
Midland residents Cynthia Bennett and Wes Pulley discuss higher Midland gas prices and plan to fill up in Odessa where a gallon at H E B costs 1.27 compared with 1.45 in Midland. Texaco distributor Jerry Smith cites market differences and aggressive pricing in Odessa.
The EPA reports 2000 model year passenger vehicles averaged 24 mpg, a 20 year low, as light trucks surge to 46 percent of sales. Cars average 28.1 mpg versus light trucks 20.5 mpg, with critics urging tougher standards and automakers prioritizing heavier, high horsepower vehicles.
Canadian pop star Celine Dion says she stored a second fertilized egg at a New York fertility clinic and hopes for a sibling for her unborn son. She plans to carry the egg someday, likening it to a twin, while her husband-manager Rene Angelil calls the original magazine headline sensationalist.
Helen Hunt filed a Superior Court divorce petition citing irreconcilable differences ending her 17 month marriage to Hank Azaria. They have been separated about six months. Azaria’s spokesman said no comment. Matt Lauer’s wife Annette Roque Lauer expects their baby in July. Lauer proposed in Venice two years ago during his Where in the World Is Matt Lauer tour. Joel and Ethan Coen advised Clooney not to sing in O Brother Where Art Thou lip syncing chosen instead.
The profile traces Evans, born July 1946 in Houston, from roughneck at Tom Brown Inc. to president and CEO by 1985 and chairman of UT System Board of Regents. A key Bush fundraiser and strategist, he helped raise over 100 million, chaired campaigns in 1994 and 1998, and led debate and recount efforts amid Bush's rise.
Paul Spencer, Oklahoma search coordinator, describes a flight-path from St Louis to Odessa involving Tulsa Wichita Falls Abilene and Odessa. Volunteers in Missouri probe near Rolla using radar data from Kansas City Center. No ELT signals detected. hope plane landed safely though uncertainty remains.
Commander Tom Todd of the Texas Civil Air Patrol says the search for pilot Pruett will continue until the missing maroon beige plane is found. Debris sighted from the air prompts daylong efforts with weather reducing visibility. Pruett, an 18 year pilot with 7000 hours, owned Pruett Aviation Inc. at Schlemeyer Field. Heather Pruett notes high emotions as family awaits results and CAP wing reports he may have been the sole occupant.
Roebuck "Pops" Staples died at 84 after a fall caused concussion near his Dalton home. A Chicago era staple, he shaped gospel blues with the Staple Singers, famed for I'll Take You There and Respect Yourself. Born December 28 1915 in Winona Mississippi, he formed the group in 1948 with Pervis and daughters. He pursued solo work and acting, earning Grammy nominations for Peace to the Neighborhood and Father Father.
Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 2 15 19 31 34 for Tuesday draw and Pick 3 7 3. No further context or prizes listed.
In a note from Informed Source, columnist L. M. Boyd announces his retirement at year’s end with a final column set for Saturday December 30 2000. The editor invites reader contact via email or mail at Seattle Washington addresses.
The Odessa American lists its offices, contact info, and staff roles including Publisher, Executive Editor, Advertising Director, Circulation Director, and Production Director. It outlines subscription rates, hours, and policies on ad acceptance, liability, and copyright protections.
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