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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2000
Page
2
Local citizens spotlight Black History Month with reflections on history and community. The piece notes watchfulness over junior affairs, babysitter concerns, and the value of hiring highly qualified staff. Also explores travel on the boardwalk and San Antonio's historic inns and hotels. Sports preview: Daytona 500 opens NASCAR season amid Ford versus Chevrolet and Pontiac tension.
Chamberlain says many employees resist change with 1700 staff at the hospital and some disgruntled others. Everett reports grievances despite claimed improvements and notes resistance to unionization but notes some workers are already members. Officials say freedom to join exists, rally attendance is discouraged, no terminations expected. Buice calls for addressing any unfair practices.
Louis E. Covar Jr. a 51 year old quadriplegic uses a wheelchair for life and was sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of marijuana possession and accused of selling the drug. The judge cited the need to enforce the law and protect taxpayers with costly care. Covar argued marijuana relieved his pain from muscle spasms and that legal drugs had failed. Authorities maintained they found about 1% ounce in his home and believed he was selling. Covar awaits transfer to a state prison hospital after jail and care arrangements.
DiCaprio will not change his mind about attending the Oscars says his publicist Ken Sunshine. Tom Cruise and Catherine Keener are nominated for Magnolia and Being John Malkovich respectively.
Harrison Ford, famed for intrepid roles, accepts a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute in Beverly Hills. He speaks softly, thanks mentors, jokes about crying, and acknowledges directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg who shaped his career. About 1,200 attendees attend the ceremony.
At a Hilton Head rally McCain claimed momentum and urged non Republicans to vote in the GOP primary while polls show Bush eroding McCain's reformer image. Absentee voting hits records as voters across Virginia and surrounding states weigh candidate loyalties. Bartlett endorses Bush as the race narrows.
The FBI says Cuban born official Faget met a Miami hotel bar on Feb 19 1999 and identified a Cuban intelligence officer. Faget, an INS supervisor, faced a court hearing amid Elian Gonzalez custody tensions. Exile figures criticized the espionage case as exposing Cuban spies in the United States.
Prosecution filed notice to seek the death penalty against white supremacist Buford O Furrow for the North Valley Jewish Community Center shooting and the murder of postal worker Joseph Ileto. Trial date set for November 14 as defense cites diminished capacity.
Lottery draw results list TEXAS MILLION numbers 8 86 95 15 and CASH 5 numbers 39 32 18 3 22 with Friday draw date Feb 18. Column note includes Q and A trivia by L. M. Boyd and a contact address in Seattle for submissions or letters.
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