Morning After Poem Reflects on Christmas Spirit
A whimsical poem titled The Morning After contrasts holiday cheer with post holiday fatigue. Poor William laments the quick end of Christmas joy while hoping the spirit lingers, ending with well wishes for a brilliant New Year and a note about the next William Tells appearance.
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San Antonio Express-News
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New Mexico
Odessa American
St. Nicholas
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Beth Chamberlin Joins ALS Research Foundation
Danville actress Beth Chamberlin of Guiding Light joins the board of a new ALS research foundation started by the widow of Curtis Vance, who died after a 16 month ALS battle. Chamberlin hopes to rally co stars and fans to fund cure research citing her late co star Michael Zaslow and admiration for the Vance couple.
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Zaslow
Central Council of Jews criticizes German leaders
In Munich the Central Council of Jews in Germany charges Chancellor Schroeder’s government with insufficient effort to aid 50 000 Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union integrate into German society. Charlotte Knobloch says the population rose from 30 000 to about 80 000 in five years and calls for broader help beyond Jewish communities.
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SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo draws West Texans heritage crowd
PRCA officials emphasize affordability and family appeal at the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo in the Ector County Coliseum. Elders note faster, tougher livestock as cowboys raise the pace. Veterans praise the sport’s character and community, while a packed schedule from December 30 to January 8, 2000, outlines events, judgeings, and appearances.
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Venezuelan Christmas Begins Under Unity Spirit After Tragedy
President Chavez visits shelters and delivers a Christmas Eve address praising volunteers in the Venezuela disaster relief. US troops arrive with water purification gear as about 100 soldiers celebrate around a tree at the international airport. Survivors remain in the disaster zone as officials press for evacuation.
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Odessa College crisis and tragic high school crash update
Odessa College faced a $10 million paper loss after risky derivatives investments soured as rates rose in 1994, prompting a $6 million line of credit, budget cuts including three athletic programs, tax increases, and a bond negotiation. Odessa High School valedictorian Brandon Lemon, 18, died two days after graduation in a highway crash at Highway 302 and FM 866. the other driver, Juan Navarette, 30, of Jal New Mexico, was charged with a traffic offense.
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Tragic Texas wrecks claim several young lives
Four fatal crashes unfold across Texas. Daniel Sinclair, 17, a junior at OHS, dies when his 1984 Mercury collides with a John Deere tractor driven by Arturo Martens. Eight miles south of McCamey, Odessa editor Dean Sueltenfuss and 19-year-old Justin Lester die in a Highway 305 collision. Alcohol involvement leads to charges against two McCamey residents, later cleared. Also noted are Permian Panthers’ rough football start, a long win streak, and a basketball and gymnastics season recap.
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Abilene Cooper
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers for Saturday Draw
The Texas Lottery reveals Saturday numbers 31 26 40 19 for the Lotto drawing held on December 2. No payout details provided in the readable fragment.
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No tickets match Lotto Texas draw. Wednesday's estimated $7 million
No ticket correctly matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night for Lotto Texas. State lottery officials say Wednesday night's drawing will be worth an estimated 7 million. Texas Million numbers listed as 23 49 84 85 and CASH 3 8 10 17 22 PICK 3 5 9 7.
Border states warn law would cripple trade if enacted
States bordering Canada warn that Section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform Act would cripple trade and tourism if the law takes effect as scheduled. They note border guards already apprehended Ressam without the automation. Sen. Rod Grams says current efforts are working, as he cosponsors a repeal, while House resistance slows action. The 1996 act requires INS to create an automated entry exit tracking system, with startup delayed to 2001 after negotiators agreed.
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Odessa American Ad Policies and Contact Information
The Odessa American reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement. It notes out of town and toll free numbers, an email address, and a website WWW.oapa.com. Each issue is protected by copyright law.
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