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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1999
Page
1
Bill Bradley plans an intense January tour in Iowa aiming to surprise Vice President Al Gore and gain momentum for New Hampshire and beyond amid a busy political calendar.
Odessa American reports 31 additional contributions push the Empty Stocking Fund past 40 000. Donations total 2 045 more after Monday, bringing this year’s fund to 40 228 92 from 279 contributors. The joint Odessa American and Salvation Army drive buys food clothing and toys for needy Odessans at Christmas. Donor list appears on page 2A and a separate thank you page Monday in Biz.
Every year at this time Santa spread cheer on Fort Lauderdale Beach giving out candy canes and posing for photos as Thursday’s sunny weather gave way to a pending cold front. Temperatures rose into the high 80s before the chill moved in with forecasts for the high 40s, but no snow is expected.
Midland International Airport tightens watchfulness during the holiday peak with random continuous searches mandated by the FAA. Southwest Airlines official Scott St Peters notes that bags are selected randomly and thoroughly checked by airport police if needed.
U S officials screened suspicious packages from Germany at post offices and airports amid a new terrorism warning. Investigators found links between suspects and terrorist groups as a Canadian intelligence agency informed Washington authorities that an Algerian arrested in Washington state had trained in Afghanistan earlier this decade.
Basin oilmen met with DOE adviser Bob Gallagher in Hobbs to dispute Bill Richardson's claim that oil prices are dangerously high and to press for consumer protection. Morris Burns said prices were not high two years ago, while Gallagher defended the comments as mischaracterized.
Octavio Herrera 37, arrested in a federal probe into a suspected area drug ring, was released on an unsecured $100,000 bond by Federal Magistrate L. Stuart Platt. He must wear an electronic monitor, avoid co defendants, and submit to random drug testing while awaiting January grand jury action.
A Odessa American feature showcases the Dorothy Franklin residence at 2821 E University Blvd with a yearly Christmas display. Kay Dawson explains the family decorates after Thanksgiving until after New Year. A Santa sleigh with Rudolph leads a manger scene inside the home fence and yard.
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