MLK Day Observances Across Odessa Midland Activities Planned
Alma Marshall of the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club notes the purpose of Martin Luther King Jr Day. The Black Cultural Council of Odessa schedules a noon march from the King Center to Woodson Park, with awards after. A 3 p.m. gospel celebration follows at Ector Junior High. A King Breakfast with Rev. J. W. Hanson is set for 7 a.m. Monday, and a 2 p.m. program at the King Center features Odel Crawford. In Midland, multiple groups organize a symbolic march at St. Paul C.M.E. Church and a 3 p.m. program at Hollowell United Methodist. A candlelight vigil closes observances, with praise and speakers reflecting Dr. King’s example.
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Chamber
Eastside
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Ashcroft faces Senate hearing amid faith politics and Bob Jones links
Democrats challenge Ashcroft’s nomination spotlighting a 1998 Detroit speech on faith and politics. Senate impeachment hearings begin Tuesday with home state ally Jean Carnahan set to introduce him. Critics cite religious rhetoric and minority concerns as Leahy requests further documents and a videotape.
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Land of the Free
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Joe Lieberman
Lindsey Graham
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Williams seeks broad Republican reach to minority voters in Texas
Williams urges core GOP values of God education and a strong economy to unite Texans regardless of race. He calls for inviting Black and Hispanic voters to learn about Republicanism while stressing opposition to hate crime legislation and racial profiling. Local officials note potential voter outreach but caution on policy.
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Midland
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Democratic Party
Hudson
Midland County
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Texas
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Ector County
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Quaid Dances on Bar at Hogs & Heifers in Manhattan
Dennis Quaid, amid divorce proceedings with Meg Ryan, danced on a bar at Hogs & Heifers in Manhattan late Wednesday night then left after about 90 minutes and again at 1 a.m. The New York Post published photos of the incident, noting Quaid’s 46-year-old Hollywood status and prior marriage to Ryan.
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MTV selects Janet Jackson as inaugural mtvICON
New York MTV announces Janet Jackson as the first mtvICON honoring a artist who has significantly shaped music and pop culture as MTV marks its 20th anniversary. Van Toffler, MTV president, notes the timing honors her influence on the music industry and culture this week.
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Janet Jackson
A&M Faces Gas Budget Shortfall Amid Higher Prices
Texas A&M officials warn the university will need an additional 18 million by Aug 31 to cover gas costs after a year of higher prices. Budgeted 15.5 million for FY2001, shortfall began in FY2000 with about 1 million overage. Jerome Sippial and Bill Krumm cite campus-wide cost sharing and possible utility upgrades to allow cheaper electricity if needed.
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Bill Krumm
A&m
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Interior nominee Norton billed Alaska for private legal help
Environmentalists contend Gale Norton erred charging Alaska $270 an hour for aid she gave Mountain States Legal Foundation in a fishing rights case. The Alaska Legislature hired Norton to draft a friend of the court brief, while Republicans defend the billing. Norton’s bills include eight hours for revisions to the foundation brief, totaling $2,160.
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al Kookesh
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Friday Draw
Texas Million numbers 55 94 66 24 announced for Friday drawing. Cash 16 18 27 33 36 listed. Pick 3 results show 2 2 0.
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Real TV to air Hobbs patrol car mishap video
Hobbs New Mexico police tape shows Officer Orin Tubbs leaving a patrol car in drive at a trailer park. The car rolls toward a mobile home, he jumps back in, hits brakes, and narrowly avoids collision. Captain Donnie Graham supplied the footage to a Real TV producer.
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Reagan survives assassination attempt and wins landslide
From ten labor leaders to inform the nation, John Hinckley fired six shots at President Reagan. A bullet lodged an inch from his heart but he recovered fully. He was re elected in 1984 by a wider margin, carrying 49 states against Walter Mondale.
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Reagan
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Odessa American publication and mail details
Article lists the Odessa American newspaper’s publication schedule and postal information. It states the paper is published daily in Odessa Texas, with mailing address and postmaster change-of-address procedures. It notes USPS registration and second class postage details.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Classifieds and Subscriptions Details
The Odessa American lists staff contacts including Publisher Bill Salter and Executive Editor John Kerr, with advertising, circulation, and production roles. It provides subscription rates, delivery hours, and out of town contact numbers, noting copyright protection and ad liability limitations.
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John Kerr
Tammye Mineo
Tyler Patton
Bill Mills
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