Mild mannered worker turns hostage taker at Denver mail center
A fired postal employee, David Lee Jackson, 42, held seven people hostage for nearly ten hours at a Denver regional mail center before surrendering. He faced a $1 million bond on kidnapping and armed robbery charges, with no injuries reported. Neighbors and friends noted no prior violence.
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Robert Thompson
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Pope plans Christmas message amid quake relief tour
Pope John Paul II reads Christmas wishes in 57 languages and outlines a visit to quake zones. He aims to comfort victims and urge dialogue for human rights while noting damage in Assisi's St. Francis Basilica and Anniho hamlet as he travels to show solidarity with those suffering from the quakes.
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Ways to combat sadness through exercise talk and talk therapy
Blues to start exercising and eat properly. Exercise can deter depression by releasing endorphins and easing stress. Branson and Salmonson emphasize talking about problems, journaling, and volunteering. If sadness lasts weeks, seek professional help to break the downward spiral.
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Branson
Sims
Solmonson
Salvation Army helps homeless with meals and housing
At the Salvation Army, volunteers like Anderson and Birk provide meals and shelter for the needy. They describe serving about 100 Thanksgiving dinners and helping clients find jobs, stressing compassion and practical aid for the less fortunate.
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Salvation Army
Nalda Bermen
The
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Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick-3 numbers info line
Infoline provides Thursday numbers 13 19 28 31 34 with picks 853 and urges callers to verify through the Texas Lottery Commission. TLC Odessa regional office at 4682 E University Blvd, phone (915) 368-5243.
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Wednesday Lotto Texas Results Confirmed Tonight
AUSTIN AP reports the Lotto Texas drawing produced a $4 million estimated jackpot with winning numbers 7 19 21 28 30 33. No six of six winners. 117 matched five for 1272 dollars, 6 676 matched four for 80 dollars, and 116 575 matched three for 3 dollars. Next game is Saturday night.
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Police: Mother's breast-feeding caused death
Orange California police seek Cynthia Ann Pinson on involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to a child charges after toxicology linked a 6 week old boy’s death to methamphetamine in his mother’s milk. Pinson, 38, admitted using the drug after the October 1996 incident. She remains at large.
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Calif
Cynthia Ann Pinson
Pinson
Robert Henry Sage
Four Children Die in Christmas Day Fire Tragedy
The fire killed four children Carlos Jr Cardell John Carlos and infant Jammie. Their grandmother identified them and the mother worked at the time of the blaze. An uncle escaped upstairs on crutches as witnesses mourned and police prepared charges.
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Carlos Jr
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John Carlos
Jammie
Return and exchange tips from Odessa retailers after Christmas
Senior assistant store manager Waiting Armendariz from County Seat at Music City Mall advises bring receipt or bar code for returns, or an exchange with ID and phone. Depart from first checkout to a special counter, be patient, as returns can be lengthy. Managers predict stock replenishment in about 10 days with spring items.
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Music City
Sears
John Marshall
Marshall
James Glass
J.C. Penny
Odessa
Glass
Regular Ohio man leaves 32 million to charities
Marion resident George Alber, a multimillionaire in fertilizer, died at 92 and left 32 million dollars to 10 local charities including one third to Ohio State University Marion. He funded a bell tower and an economic development center, plus gifts to the Salvation Army and Boy Scouts. Bank One will manage the fund.
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Marion, Ohio
George Alber
Alber
Barbara Rice
Marion
Ohio State University
Marion Plant Life Fertilizer Co
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Columbus Foundation
Bank One
James Luck
Odessa American Classified Ad Policy Notice
The Odessa American outlines advertising policy and liability limits. It reserves the right to accept or reject ads and disclaims responsibility for errors omissions or failures to publish any ad. © Public notice format notes postal details and contact terms for classified listings.
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