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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2000
Page
2
CBS Late Show host and Ball State University alumnus Dave Letterman recovers from a January 14 emergency heart bypass. Seven Ball State students plan to travel to New York on Monday to present him with a card at the Ed Sullivan Theater where the show is taped.
Gov. Jesse Ventura hosted a light on air moment during a Friday radio show with Lisa Ling. A pike pulled from the ice was a prop, not a catch, according to publicist Karl Nilsson.
In a column reflecting on newspaper criticism, Poor William defends gatekeeping by readers and stresses that media must balance reader interests with financial realities. He notes polls guide coverage, rejects universal appeasement, and cites examples like public letters in Public Forum. The piece also promotes free educational tapes and booklets from Gateways To Better Education.
The Odessa City Council debates a $2.66 million Parks package, weighing a community swimming pool replacement against a four-field girls softball complex to attract tournaments. Supporters cite safety and local need, opponents push for a study first and revenue potential from softball. Mayor Atkins mediates as tax increase remains contentious.
Odessa officials back a 7.8 million bond to fund city projects including pool and softball fields while keeping optional future eliminations eligible for Community Development Block Grant funding. Tax impact uncertain. economy diversification may offset increases. Some projects may wait for future funding.
The Saturday February 12 drawing produced numbers 17 10 3 48 36 37 with an estimated $4 million jackpot. A political quote notes skepticism about a Texas race by March 14 and Bradley's campaign staff without formal office space.
Cahokia Floral owner Sharon Heath explains customers send flowers anonymously to avoid public thanks. Florists note some callers reveal erotic fantasy messages, while drivers fear exposing multiple couriers. A Seattle seller recalls a man buying roses for wife, girlfriend, and himself.
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