Bus overturns on icy Garden State Parkway kills eight
A Brain Transportation bus carrying 23 from New York to Atlantic City overturned on the Garden State Parkway near Sayreville New Jersey amid two inches of recent snow. Eight confirmed dead, eight hospitalized, driver 52 listed stable. One additional death reported later but not confirmed among the eight. The bus crossed a guardrail and lay on its side between lanes. passengers remained trapped for hours before rescue.
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Atlantic City
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Ventura action figure headed for spring release
Bloomington Minnesota governor-elect and former wrestler Jesse Ventura announced on Wednesday that a Ventura action figure will not hit stores until spring. The doll, shaved head and bulging muscles, is priced at 19 to 24 dollars with most profits going to charity. Ventura noted a past ad showing two boys playing with the figure and said it was a campaign favorite. He added a Ventura action figure from his wrestling days funded his first Porsche.
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Monica Lewinsky themed chocolates mark Clinton support in Ukraine
In Khmelnytsky, Ukraine a candy plant named its new Monica chocolate to honor President Clinton. The factory notes Clinton’s past visit and an award letter kept as a relic.
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Neuwirth exits play Over and Over at Signature Theatre
Bebe Neuwirth leaves the Signature Theatre production Over and Over after an artistic differences explanation by artistic director Eric D. Schaeffer. The show, scheduled to begin January 6, has not named a replacement yet. Neuwirth, known for Lilith on Cheers and for Tony wins in Sweet Charity and Chicago, remains a two time Tony winner.
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Transportistas Help Mexican Families Reach Christmas Homes
Thousands in Dallas area endure grueling border runs to Chihuahua for Christmas reunions. Alberto Garcia and the Cabreras run weekend trips hauling passengers and gifts, charging $90 one way, navigating customs delays. Many say they do it to be with loved ones, despite cost and risk.
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Lint sculpture inspires church project and plans for a Joseph piece
Congregant Greving created a metal sculpture from lint gathered with help from church members after her husband discarded saved laundry lint. The piece, light enough for two to carry, has a papery feel and includes odd touches like bubble gum wrappers. The project drew interest from Pastor James Karsten and Jenny Henderson, who recalled the humor and the finishing result. Greving may try another sculpture next year.
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Jenny Henderson
Joseph
Weather shuts DFW flights as arctic blast freezes Texas roads
Major travel disruption hits Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as American Airlines cancels all flights before 8:15 am and Delta trims schedules. Thousands endure delays, with hotels filling and terminals serving as makeshift refuges. DPS reports 16 weather related deaths across the state amid icy highways and bridge collapses.
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American Airlines
Fort Worth
Gary Samples
Greyhound
Texas
John Cope
North
Cope
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Fire at Autumn Place leaves family homeless before Christmas
Red Cross relocated residents to an Odessa hotel and provided food clothing and medical aid. Theron Scott reported donations already arriving and emphasized cash disbursements to empower residents. Sullivan described the devastation of losing possessions and the impact on her family including two young children. Her friend Armendariez mourned the loss while recovering Sullivan’s charred bike.
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American Red Cross
Texas
Odessa
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Informed quips and trivia from L M Boyd column
A compilation of Q and A snippets covering patent law oddities olives and grapes in Mexico Beelzebub Grenadine source notes on Katharine Hepburn Eisenhower quotes and trivia about dolphins domestication and Quechua potato vocabulary. It closes with contact details for L M Boyd and his web presence.
Odessa American postal masthead notice
The Odessa American publishes each morning from 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas with second class postage paid. Postmaster: address changes should be sent to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
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