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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2001
Page
2
Skateland at 4138 W University Blvd hosts a Humane Society of Odessa fundraiser Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost 4 per person with all proceeds to the Humane Society. Calendar contact line 433-777 for item submission.
A USDA report analyzes the mix of snacks and beverages in schools facing nutrition rules and soft drink contracts. It notes cafeterias expanding desserts and drinks while exclusive soda deals fund activities, with millions of dollars and policy shifts threaded through school budgets.
Disputes over spring break travel and summer vacations draw White House attention as the National Mediation Board mediates with Northwest Airlines mechanics and cleaners and United Airlines mechanics. A presidential emergency board could be created to force a 60 day pause, with nonbinding recommendations, or Congress could compel compliance. Union leaders oppose federal intervention while negotiations resume after all night talks. Delta pilots and American flight attendants face potential strikes if mediated talks fail, with votes scheduled and legal limits in place.
Two airplanes collide over Lake Texoma killing at least one person. The Cessna 152 from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma, had its pilot die and body recovered. A passenger is missing and presumed dead. The second aircraft, a Cessna 172 from Addison Airport, Dallas, landed safely in Sherman with the pilot uninjured and a large fuselage gash reported.
London officials announce a new group to supervise the design and installation of a fountain memorial for Princess Diana, with landscape designers, architects and art experts contributing. The effort includes a memorial walk and garden near Kensington Palace, opened earlier, marking nearly four years since her August 1997 death.
In a low turnout election in Israel, Ariel Sharon edges Ehud Barak with 40.5 percent as 60 percent vote. Sharon pledges peace talks with Palestinians but hard line on Jerusalem. Barak concedes, hints at coalition talks while aiming for a unity government amid regional volatility.
At a news conference as Israeli voters chose a hard liner to lead the country, Powell urged U S allies to press Middle Eastern leaders to curb violence and avoid provocation. He said jawboning may be the main tool now while seeking a broader regional peace approach and planned travel to the region.
ERROR upgraded to murder before Hampton's statement was taken. The court found suppression of Hampton's voluntary statement violates the Texas family code, complicating a potential second prosecution. Hampton, convicted Jan 20, 2000, shot Nance during a late night drug dispute after witnesses described a party at 4:30 a.m. The jury deliberated six hours and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
The Texas Lottery released the Cash Five numbers 6 7 16 17 19 for Tuesday drawing on February 6. Pick 3 numbers were 6 3 3.
Los Angeles AP reports sexual content on television rose from 56 percent in 1997 98 to 68 percent in 1999 2000 across two thirds of programs. Talk shows and soaps bucked the trend with declines while teen related issues appeared more often as youth sexual behavior data cited.
The Odessa American newspaper is published every morning from 222 E. 4th Street in Odessa Texas with second class postage at Odessa. The postmaster directs address change submissions to P.O. Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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