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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2008
Page
1
Singer Gloria Estefan shares family Cuban inspired recipes in a new cookbook. The preview highlights a shrimp dish and hints at other traditional favorites reflecting Estefan’s heritage. Wednesday release noted.
Saturday results show Pick 3 527 Hot Lotto 159 12 375 Powerball 12 15 26 31 43 1 Powerplay 5 Jackpot 80 million dollars. Details at www.nmlottery.com.
Argus reviews a Friday release about a German war hero who tried to kill Hitler. Close calls dominate this week with Hitler, Nixon, and Bush all surviving attempts. The piece notes various pop culture and political items, mixing satire with headlines.
The Odessa American describes the Secret Service as having primary jurisdiction over preventing and investigating counterfeit U.S. currency while being best known for protecting the president. The piece notes the agency’s broad mission and role.
Marcus Watson, a 78 year old Yoakum Country doctor since 1958, received the Country Doctor of the Year award. He has treated generations in Yoakum with 30 patients daily at the Yoakum Medical Clinic and delivered births, performed emergencies, and offered care during floods and hospital crises. The award, by Staff Care, highlights the decline in United States primary care graduates from 1998 to 2006 and aims to attract new doctors to family practice.
The weekend box office in the Permian Basin shows Marley and Me leading with Bedtime Stories and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button following in second and third. Local listings also highlight events, educators, and advice features across the sections.
Odessa Police Department reminds residents that fireworks of any kind are prohibited inside Odessa city limits. Sparklers also fall under the ban and the rule applies year round including New Year celebrations.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office corrected an error in Friday's story stating Shon Rushmore's name was misspelled. The high-speed chase ended in his arrest and the OA retracts the incorrect spelling.
Monahans and area residents mourn as Gloria Clark Bobby Glenn Greenwood Ruth Hill Nelda Kay Hinojosa Manuel S Mata David Lee Ratliff June M Reynolds Archie W Smallwood Ben A Keele Jr and other community figures receive notices of passing. The page lists obituaries and brief memorials from local families.
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