Nudist swimming urged to cut seabather rash risk
Public Health Reports editors suggest nude bathing to reduce seabather's eruption among Florida swimmers. The study links higher risk to not removing swimsuits and not showering after ocean exposure, noting children and surfers are most affected. Local officials warned that public nudity could lead to arrest despite health reasoning.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Public Health
Florida
Jean Malecki
Palm Beach County
Simpson defense witness backs down on the stand
In Santa Monica California key defense witness Dennis Fung recanted prior testimony about a glove at the O J Simpson civil trial saying the earlier hole in the glove’s ring finger may not exist. He admitted error on cross examination and stated he had not lied, but was mistaken as photos showed a debris speck rather than a hole.
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Simpson
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Baker
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King Week 97 Parade Honors Martin Luther King in Odessa
In Odessa, community leaders and Delta Sigma Sorority members recount personal memories of civil rights progress since 1950. Speakers praise Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and reflect on nonviolent change, noting local efforts that aided integration. A King Week parade is planned Friday through Monday to honor his legacy.
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Whitaker
Delta Sigma Sorority
King
West Texas
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Ector High
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Odessa
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Bon Lacy Fasett
Larry Rhea
Church
Martin Luther
Pickett Indicted On Cocaine Possession Charges In New Jersey
Wilson Pickett, 55, faces cocaine possession charges after police found 2 grams of the drug in a nightstand at his Hackensack home. An arraignment date was not set. If convicted, he could receive up to five years in prison. The case follows prior legal troubles for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer.
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Hackensack
N.J
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Bank theft in Buenos Aires hits celeb victims and blame game
Thieves tunneled into a Buenos Aires bank in mid November near a subway project. Alarms sounded but a police officer saw nothing suspicious and left. The robbers emptied safety deposits of Hugo Sofovich, Mauro Viale, and others. ADEBA says the bank isn’t liable while police blame weak vaults and poor access. A box of guns was left behind near the vault door.
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Mauro Viale
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Argentina
ADEBA
Winning Numbers for January 15 Drawable Jackpot
Lottery drawing results list six winning numbers 26 27 35 6 39 60 with a drawing date of Wednesday January 15 and an estimated jackpot of 35 million dollars.
Lotto Texas and Pick-3 numbers update note
Infoline provides current Lotto Texas and Pick-3 results with a 580-4636 number and 6600 entry. Winning numbers are unofficial until Texas Lottery Commission verification. TLC Odessa regional office is at 4682 E University Blvd Odessa, contact 915 368 5243.
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Infoline
Texas Lottery Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Bivd
Should diplomats have immunity from host country laws
A reader poll hosted by the Odessa American asks whether foreign diplomats should retain immunity from local law. The item notes debate over whether immune status protects diplomats from prosecution or could enable criminal acts, referencing a fatal car crash involving a Georgian diplomat in Virginia. The survey asks for opinions via phone fax email with a weekly deadline.
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Odessa
OAG Link
Freedom.com
Virginia
Netanyahu and Arafat push forward on Oslo accord fears
The note for the record outlines Israeli and Palestinian commitments under Oslo with room for maneuver and disagreement. Disputes focus on suspects transfers and police size. Netanyahu and Arafat see Hebron accord as their first joint step despite differing interpretations and staggered actions ahead.
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Oslo
U.S
Richard Scorza
Unian
Saeb Erekat
West Bank
David Bar-Ilan
Netanyahu
Ross
Arafat
Hebron
Exxon Valdez spill case challenges retroactive law
A SeaRiver Maritime Holdings suit against the Transportation Department argues a post incident exclusion is unconstitutional. The dispute centers on U S maritime law requiring U S built vessels and American operators, boosting costs for ships like the Mediterranean and Long Beach built in 1986. A Port Graham Port Graham and Valdez tribe brief claim Exxon waived rights in a 1992 consent decree.
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Theransportation Department
SeaRiner Maritime Financial Holdings
Exxon
Pete Rupp
Valdez
U.S
United States
Mediterranean
Long Beach
Rupp
Editerranean
Europe
Ransportation Department
Port Graham
Odessa Eyes Return of Nike Tournament in 1997
A local group led by Bob Glast is backing the return of the Nike tournament to Odessa with $100,000 in prize money, matching PGA Tour funds. An announcement on the future is due next Thursday. Last year’s event raised over $31,000 for Medical Center Hospital and United Way of Mid-Odessa, and the 1997 event is slated to begin August 22 with ongoing management praised.
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Bob Glast
City Pipe & Supply
Antram
PGA Tour
Glast
Medical Center Hosital
United Way
Nike
Tour
Eac
Odessa
Tram
Odessa American Classifieds Policy Notice
Publication details and contact information for the Odessa American including address, phone numbers, and policy statements. The paper reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements and disclaims liability for errors omissions or non publication.
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