Editor Gary Newsom Defends Odessa American Approach
Odessa American editor Gary Newsom defends newsroom practices amid reader complaints. He says coverage aims to report newsworthy, accurate items while keeping editorial viewpoints separate from reporting. He cites stories on Republic of Texas movement, a store theft incident, and St James Missionary Baptist Church as examples of public interest reporting.
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Seinfeld auction to sell car with race heritage
The auction of Jerry Seinfeld’s 1955 road racing car, once owned by Skip Hudson and famous for beating James Dean in 1955 races, is set for January 16 to 19 in Scottsdale Arizona. Restored in 1994, the car has only 698 miles since and is described as running beautifully by Seinfeld’s consultant.
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What life has been like for Lotto winner Herman Gummelt
A Sunday top story examines Herman Gummelt who won a $12 million lottery in July, exploring the impact on his life and the changes since the big win. The piece considers public interest, privacy, and the broader meaning of sudden wealth.
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Floods of 1986 echo in 1996 Linda Olivehurst flood event
Yuba County officials reported a new levee breach flooding about 40 square miles affecting Olivehurst and Linda with a combined population near 20 000. Sheriff Gary Tindel said the break appeared twice as large as 1986. Residents fled to evacuation centers while farmland and 100 homes near Plumas Lake Golf Course were inundated. In Sacramento County the Consumnes River overflowed, evacuating about 12 000. A backhoe driver was swept away near Carson River. Reno suffered its worst flood in over four decades. Casinos closed briefly.
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Late Texas Infoline Picks 3 and Cash Numbers
Unofficial notes state Late Texas offers Pick 3 and cash numbers via Infoline. Call $80-46.4 for information and note numbers are not official Texas TLC office data. The office is listed on Blvd with contact (915) 68-5243 for guidance.
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Odessa job fair offers H E B positions at seven to ten dollars
Ezell-R ay mond says pay ranges from seven to ten dollars an hour for customer service assistant roles as applicants from diverse backgrounds queue for interviews. Odessa residents Frances Escarsega and Mariena Bustamante seek better pay, with Bustamante hoping for pharmacy or cashier work after a long wait in line.
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Wallet from Armed Desert Storm mission found in Jacksonville
A wallet recovered in Jacksonville, North Carolina, evokes a Desert Storm episode from January 18, 1991. Hunter and Col. Clifford Acree conducted a reconnaissance over Iraqi air defenses, fearing capture, and buried the wallet in the sand before they were taken.
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Church Dispute Over Residential-Only Deed Restrictions
Hudman notes deed bans junkyards night clubs garages and commercial uses while not listing churches as prohibited. Hetheringtons faced summons after eight months of operation of a 5000 square foot church with ads and nursery services drawing attendees. neighbors largely unavailable for comment.
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Odessa American Classifieds Publisher Notes
Public notice of address changes and contact details for the Odessa American. Includes mailing box, office number, fax, and online link. States ad acceptance rights and liability limits for errors omissions or failure to publish.
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