Odessa American commemorates 1900s to 1999 events and hostages
A compact retrospective highlights the era from 1900 to 1999 including oil price spikes to 40.40 a barrel during Desert Storm, hostage recovery of John Henry Cole in Kuwait, his 1995 death, and a string of Odessa related stories such as Bissinger's Friday Night Lights reception, 60 Minutes coverage, legal reversals, adult business trials, Permian playoff ban, a shift to morning publication, Confederate Air Force moves, a June tornado in McCamey Iraan, and political races featuring Ann Richards versus Clayton Williams.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Midland International
Bush
Washington, D. C
Cole
H.G
Buzz” Bissinger
Odessa
Bissinger
Texas
Mike Wallace
CBS
60 Minutes
Panthers
U.S. Supreme Court
Red Slipper
U.S
Lucius Bunton
Sharon Lee Wright
B&l Adult
Permian High
Permian
Odessa American
Confederate Air Force
Harlingen
Midland International Airport
McCamey
Iraan
Ann Richards
Midland
Clayton Williams
Barrett-Jackson to auction over 800 vehicles in barometer Sale
Barrett-Jackson opens the year with more than 800 vehicles, including a 1991 Lamborghini Diablo built for Malcolm Forbes and the 1965 Goldfinger Mustang. Auction president Craig Jackson calls it Hollywoods toy market for the last 25 years as the event sets early value trends. Capriati signs multimillion endorsement with Fila after a comeback year, while a South African medals heist prompts family reflection.
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Carpenter
Malcolm Forbes
Goldfinger
Barrett-Jackson
Hollywood
Howe Burch
Fila
Jennifer
Texas Lottery CASH 5 and PICK 3 Results
Tuesday draws list CASH 5 numbers 8 19 28 32 39 and PICK 3 numbers 2 1 0 for December 21. No additional context provided.
Border agents brace for possible threats at New Year
In West Texas the Marfa sector notes no Algerians crossing from Mexico after reports of domestic terrorism warnings. About 300 Customs employees have been added to checkpoints, with many promoted from former inspector roles. Vigilance remains high as officers anticipate a post Christmas influx of southbound Mexican nationals and illegal traffic.
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United States
Texas
Silva
Mexico
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Customs
Wright
Customs Service
Marfa
Sierra Blanca
Central
South America
U.S
Quito
Ecuador
State Department
James B. Foley
Madeleine Albright
CIA
George Tenet
Henry H. Shelton
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
bin Laden
Muammar Gaddafi
Global terror warnings Amtrak advises heightened scrutiny for year end
US officials warned of credible terror threats abroad as a worldwide caution extended into mid January 2000. Authorities pursued suspects tied to Osama bin Laden while airports prepared for extra security, evacuation drills, and possible bomb detection measures.
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Lockhart
State Department
U.S
Jordan
Associated Press
California
Osama bin Laden
Clinton
Washington State
Canada
Federal Aviation Administration
Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund drives year end donations
The Odessa American notes the 1999 Empty Stocking Fund campaign has concluded but donations remain welcome. Final daily contributor lists appear on Page 2A, and a full page thank you ad will run Sunday listing all donors. To help, send contributions to the Salvation Army Community Center or the Odessa American, with contact numbers provided.
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Odessa American
Salvation Army
10Th St
Fourth St
Salvation Army Community Center
Odessa
Storms and fatigue blamed in Little Rock crash report
Investigators examine weather as the cockpit battles a storm while a Memphis radar tower tracks the doomed landing. Questions focus on whether wing spoilers were set and if pilot fatigue contributed. co pilot survived with a broken leg after a 16 1/2 hour shift.
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Memphis
Tenn
Little Rock
Shuttle to upgrade Hubble in three spacewalks
NASA plans three spacewalks by Discovery astronauts to replace aging Hubble parts and attach protective stainless steel covers. Four days were planned but one was canceled due to late start from equipment issues and weather. return to Earth is set for Monday to avoid Y2K glitches.
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NASA
Earth
Discovery
Court narrows suit on Border Patrol racial profiling
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voided a lawsuit alleging Border Patrol stops targeted Hispanic looking drivers in eight southern Arizona counties. The 11-0 ruling dismissed the case over ongoing supervisory questions, while a lawyer said he would seek Supreme Court review.
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San Francisco
Border Patrol
Arizona
9Th US. Circuit Court of Appeals
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Armand Salese
Salese
Notable Facts and Folklore Fragments Weigh on Readers
A collage of oddities and trivia covers reptiles teeth antlers mice and rabbits. It mentions a cheek dimpling term gelasin Rome employing freed slaves as firemen and a South Georgia Island lake with penguin remains. It notes hearing loss repair limits and hardy frogs in Australia with rain cycles.
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South Georgia Island
Antarctic
Maddess American 79761 mailing note
Public notice fragment shows postal classification and address mailing remarks for Odessa Texas. Contains second class postage, postmaster instruction and box address for address changes. Limited readable details. lacks full event or action context.
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Odessa
Odessa American
Readers' Guide Switchboard Contact Information
The notice provides telephone lines for Readers' Guide at 337-6262 and Out-of-Town at 800-375-4661, plus an email and web site at www.oaoca.com. It lists a name or entity Green 8 Cho Rene Aenasinnngre, suggesting a contact or listing within the guide.
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Oaoca.com
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Craig Jackson
Tomson
Surfer Magazine
Texas Lottery
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Kenneth Bacon
Defense Department
Bacon
Federal Election Commission
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FBI
FEC
Sharon Snyder
Eeeer
Poe
Melissa & A
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Marian B. McManigal
W.J
Ruby Diebels
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Ronald McCorkle
Alex Glick
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