Clinton, Pope Tie As Most Admired Americans in Poll
President Clinton and Pope John Paul II each drew 6 percent in a CNN USA Today poll of 1,000 adults. Hillary Rodham Clinton won most admired woman with 19 percent while George W. Bush and Al Gore followed at 5 percent. Other notable names included Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher at 4 percent.
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Ventura to write government book for charity
Gov. Jesse Ventura will author a children’s book on government with all proceeds donated to charity. The Star Tribune reports the book will be licensed by Minnesota Inc. and Ventura will receive absolutely nothing.
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Final William Tells of the 20th Century Ends
A compressed, reflective note from Myra Dye outlines the last 2000 column and the final William Tells of the 20th century. It recalls past offerings, hints at readers’ responses, and previews a holiday of contemplative pieces including a nativity themed sequence.
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Is Santa Really a She A humorous take on myths and habits
A collage of jokes argues Santa could be a woman, noting practical and social reasons. It then shifts to light anecdotes about everyday life such as missed phone outages and card signatures, ending with a cheerful New Year wish. The tone mirrors lighthearted, confined humor about common assumptions.
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Winter Storm Slants North with Heavy Snow Across Cities
Snow totals climbed in White Plains Newark and Bridgeport while New York City faced a subdued impact. Officials closed roads and activated National Guard as delays hit airports and trains. Travelers described whiteout conditions and cancelled flights as Morris Plains newlyweds faced a Newark layover.
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Laws ease family planning while many states reshape taxes and rules
The report highlights divorcees joining a child-raising plan program, protections for domestic violence victims in California, and telemarketing call bans in Connecticut and Idaho. It notes 18 states with similar rules, plus actions on amusement ride safety in Missouri, racial profiling study in Tennessee, and crime victim notifications in Georgia. Environmental tax credits in Colorado and New York, Georgia car tax breaks, and California wage and handgun safety laws are mentioned, along with Mendocino’s pot cultivation policy amid legal conflicts. Deregulation effects in Ohio and broad tax changes nationwide, including California sales tax cuts and Maine snack tax repeal, cap the overview. Illinois gasoline tax restart and Iowa capitol wine allowances for the World Food Prize dinner conclude the fiscal shifts with no hangover restrictions noted.
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Odessa Center Attracts First American With Tax Breaks
The Odessa center began in late September and now employs 30 to 40 people. The city approved a $47,000 tax abatement for First American, joined by Ector County, Odessa College, and the Ector County Hospital District. The Odessa Development Corporation offered a $1 million cash incentive over five years, with a target of 175 jobs by 2004 but potential hires up to 500.
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Odessa Eases Tax Rates and Funds Median Beautification
In September the Odessa City Council approved a 3-2 vote to spend 45000 dollars on a decorative seal, 87 oak trees, and an irrigation system for medians along Dorado Drive and Mission Boulevard in Mission Estates. The Mission Estates Property Owners Association will match with 45000 dollars. maintenance costs after year three shift to the city at an estimated 4000 dollars annually. Council members Morris supported the project framing it as a community gateway, while Cleaver and Calzada opposed citing future upkeep and benefiting an affluent area.
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Winning Numbers Lotto and Pick 3 Draw
Lottery results from December 30 show a winning Lotto set of 13 14 16 31 48 with an estimated 33 million dollar jackpot. Pick 3 numbers were 1 9 8.
Informed Source by L. M. Boyd collection quirks
A collage recalls sayings and curiosities from old news lore. It notes the humor of phrases like gone by the boards and finishes with contact details for L. M. Boyd in Seattle.
Odessa American notice boilerplate
Official newspaper front matter states this is the Odessa American daily publication with address, USPS listing, second class postage, and postmaster contact for address changes. It provides mailing and publication details for readers and subscribers in Odessa Texas.
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E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Classifieds and Staff Contact Blurb
Public notices and staff contacts for the Odessa American including publisher executive editor and circulation details. Subscription rates and ad policies are listed, with hours for customer service and a note on copyright and reproduction restrictions.
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