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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2000
Page
1
A West Texas photo feature showcases a sample of enduring life scenes captured across towns and plains. The collection highlights people, landscapes, daily routines, and regional character in a period-appropriate lens.
Early New Year press schedule left late results out of Friday edition. Permian and OHS basketball clash in 4 5A pair as prep for Sunday papers. Boris Yeltsin resigns as president paving path for his successor amid upheaval in Russia. A hijacking ends after militants, cleric released from jail find freedom following eight day standoff.
At Amundsen Scott South Pole Station about 220 staff members rang in 2000 as a midnight sun appeared on the horizon. The remote U S base houses National Science Foundation researchers, construction crews and support staff who endure months of isolation at the bottom of the Earth.
Across the globe, nations observed 2000 with cautious optimism as Y2K bugs sparked alarms yet caused few immediate disruptions. Japan reported a radiation monitoring computer glitch at two plants but did not deem it serious. Experts warned issues may emerge days or weeks later while lights stayed on, planes landed, ATMs worked, and minor glitches appeared in Australia and France.
Local stores faced large crowds as shoppers queued for water batteries and canned goods ahead of Y2K. Claudia Jacquez of Albertson's described the scene as a madhouse while Wal-Mart managers noted water jug shortages and surged sales from about 6,000 to over 10,000 customers on Thursday, with 15,000 more expected by Friday close.
Odessa figures across government and education reflect on the past and chart a hopeful path to the new millennium. Publisher Salter notes the millennium is still a year away as columnists from Brodnax to Gipson share views on progress, acceptance, and community strength.
Reid Guess, 17, of Jayton, has shown Herefords since third grade at the SandHills Stock Show. Winners move to auction and packing, while the show teaches responsibility, daily care, and public speaking as the event draws youth from across the state.
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