Odessa remembers a year of upheaval and near misses
A year summary recounts Odessa events from 1990s struggles with unemployment at 11.7 percent in June to Dynagen rubber plant battles over pollution control costs and penalties. It notes a May 2 crash involving Roy McCandless, a second DWI plea by Ralph Banegas Jr., and a political clash over penalties. It covers a massive August 20 Champion Technologies methanol fire, mass evacuations, and a five hour fire fight with no major injuries. It recalls Sheriff Bob Brookshire’s re election amid weapons, harassment suits, and policy disputes, plus bond defeat for a new school and a January 3 earthquake. The passage references regional civic churn and lingering litigation shaping Odessa’s public life.
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Ector County
Dynagen Rubber
South Odessa
Austin
Dan Morales
McCandless
Roy McCandless
Ralph Banegas Jr
Tracey Bright
Leonard Bruce
Champion Technologies Inc
Odessa
Barrow
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Brookshire
Ector
Jim Jordan
Sheriff’s Office
Ice-T associate acquitted. prison stabbing case verdicts given
In Williamsport, Pennsylvania a friend of rapper Ice-T was acquitted in a letter trial while Tony Jake, 37, was found guilty of obstructing justice in the 1991 stabbing of Santos Rosario at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. Prosecutors said Rosario was killed over crack smuggling and marked by payments to take the blame. Ice-T, known for Cop Killer, faced protests over the song.
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Williamsport
Ice-T
Tony Jake
Jake
Santos Rosario
Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary
Rosario
Cop Killer
Airport security tightens for holidays at St Peters hub
St Peters officials outline stricter carry on limits and bag handling for holiday travel. Metal detectors flagged watches and keys while cell phones reportedly escape detection. Passengers told to arrive early and keep bags attended as flights fill. Local passengers express mixed concern but generally accept added security.
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St. Peters
Peters
Southwest
Kerri McCoy
McCoy
Warning of possible mail bombs and terror links emerges
US officials cite years of Ressam activity and possible links to Osama bin Laden as authorities warn of potential parcel bombs from Frankfurt. FBI urges vigilance while the Postal Inspection Service screens mail and FAA issues advisory. Senators warn a military response could follow if terrorists strike Americans.
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Ressam
United States
Osama bin Laden
Afghanistan
bin Laden
Vermont
Canada
FBI
Frankfurt
Germany
Postal Inspection Service
Inspection Service
Dan Mihalko
Federal Aviation
FAA
Angela Bell
Senate Intelligence Committee
U.S
Richard Shelby
R-Ala
Shelby
Sen
Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Oilmen press calls for price stability and energy education
Oil producers argue that low prices threaten national security by raising dependence on foreign oil while demanding market driven pricing. They urge Richardson and Gallagher to educate the public, push for import taxes or price floors, and lobby for targeted tax incentives to stabilize domestic production.
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United States
Gallagher
Roberts
Richardson
Burns
Clinton
Hill
Hobbs
Permian Basin
Iraq
New Mexico
White House
Department of Energy
Christmas decorations and a cake for Jesus featured in Odessa homes
A local holiday roundup highlights Christmas displays across Odessa areas from West Fifth Street to Tom Green Avenue with a family note on a yearly birthday cake for Jesus. Readers may suggest homes to feature by calling the listed number.
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Dawson
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Westridge Road
East 17Th Street
East 83Rd Street
Fairmont Street
West Fifth Street
Valleybrook
Terrace Circle
Center Avenue
Newell Road
West Second Street
Beechwood
Brittany Lane
Fountain Lane
Jbs Parkway
Tom Green
52Nd Streets
Locust Avenue
Deering Drive
Ae Road
52Nd Street
Andrews Highway
Grandview Avenue
West 25Th Street
University Boulevard
Dixie Boulevard
Lennox Avenue
Tom Green Avenue
DeSoto Drive
San Mateo Lane
West 24Th Street
Russell Ave
Beechwood Ave
Alice St
Catclaw Ave
Donna Kay Drive
West Odessa
Maple Avenue
Bonham Ave
Texas Lottery Draws From Dec 23 Night
Thursday results show Pick 3 numbers 6 8 9 and a 5 6 10 13 26 pattern for Texas Lottery players. No further context provided.
Curious Qs and Facts from Oddities and Probes
A collage of trivia and Q A bits on storms meals worry theories and eye dwelling mites. It notes a Texas law about cows and milking and cites L M Boyd with contact details in Seattle.
Odessa American Postal Change Notice
In Odessa Texas the Odessa American reports a postal change notice with the address for the newspaper’s circulation department and a box number for address updates. The item notes second class postage paid at Odessa and provides reference details for readers to send address changes.
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Odessa
Odessa American
Advertising and subscription rates page summary
The page lists contact numbers for Readers Guide and Out-of-Town editions, advertising and classifieds departments, and subscription rates. It also provides customer service hours and various mail and daily subscription price options. Details include multiple time windows and durations for daily, weekend, and Sunday editions.
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Katelin Trowbridge
Permian
Wasserstein
New York Times
Justine Ruff
Midland
Bill Perkins
America
Phoenix
American Airlines
Rafael Hernandez
Eneeresee
Tanweee
Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Gary
Linda Martin
Paul
Martha Crump
John Witherspoon
Rotary
Jamie Schneider
Randall Ross
John H
Tommy & Ti Sager
Tenner
Texas Lottery
L. M. Boyd
Texas
L.M. Boyd
Seattle
Readers
Iink
Freedom.com
Bill Salter
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