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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2011
Page
5
Texas DPS Troopers took over a semi-tractor trailer that overturned Monday morning while turning from Highway 385 onto FM 1787. The crude oil truck rolled due to a load shift. no injuries and no oil spill were reported.
Eunice G. Sanborn of Jacksonville died at 114, ending her run as the world?s oldest person. Funeral home official Patricia Ellis confirmed the death. The Gerontology Research Group had recognized her after Eu genie Blanchard, 14, died on St Barts, making way for Besse Cooper of Monroe, Georgia.
An Ector County grand jury indicted Clifford Paul Woods on murder charges in the November 16 stabbing death of 29 year old Brian Allen Dillon. Woods, jailed at the time of charging, claimed self defense and said he was followed home after a brief bar encounter. The medical examiner noted fatal stab wounds to Dillon’s neck and arm.
Warren Jeffs, 55, faces charges of having sex with two children at Yearning for Zion ranch in Texas. A new lawyer argues the vast evidence prevents defense preparation, delaying the trial from February to July with a possible further shift. Judge postpones as prosecutors push for year-end date.
Odessa firefighters battled a small trailer fire Monday at 1305 Sherwood St. No one was home when the blaze started. Battalion Chief Danny Wyatt said the bedroom suffered heavy fire, heat and smoke damage while the rest of the residence had moderate smoke damage. Fire Investigator Michelle Gonzalez would handle the report, but she was unavailable Monday afternoon.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a University of Texas at El Paso audience that U.S. border communities are safer than many believe yet warned Mexican drug cartels they will face an overwhelming response if they move north. She rebutted claims the border is out of control and noted political points often drive such statements.
Miracle-Ear in Odessa invites the public to an Open House from February 7 to 11 to demo new hearing aid technology. Free evaluations, video oto scope exams, and test drives are offered with buy one at regular price and a second at 50 percent off, plus up to $500 off single aids. Qualified Medicaid recipients may receive hearing aids at no cost. Contact Kay Scroggins at (432) 368-7777.
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