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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2001
Page
2
An intraplate earthquake occurred in India highlighting how Earth's rigid crust contains multiple moving plates and faults. Such quakes happen away from major plate boundaries, reflecting internal stresses and fault lines within the Indian landmass.
Amid a devastating Gujarat earthquake epicenter near Bhuj, 2,063 killed in India and 3,200 injured as buildings collapse in Ahmedabad and Bhuj district. Milit ary and civilian relief planes land. power, water, and communications fail. tents and grain promised. International condolences offered.
Berlin court orders Dr Willi Heepe to pay Arnold Schwarzenegger 4700 and retract a claim he would die of heart disease. Damages go to Special Olympics Germany. Schwarzenegger, who had valve surgery, says he is in excellent health and recovered fully.
The article details claims by pregnant inmates including Byler and Shea about deputy Denton at the Ector County jail. It notes Byler gave birth days after the incident, reports to internal affairs, and a later FBI-like inquiry. Denton had prior misconduct findings, counseling, a five day suspension, and a pay raise after counseling. Officials say investigations continue with possible action.
A magnitude 5 quake struck the southern Oaxaca coast at 8 19 am causing minor damage to about 300 homes plus city hall and a church in Jamiltepec. No injuries were reported as far as Mexico City, 220 miles away, where some buildings swayed. Mayor Martin Echeverria confirmed the damage.
Businesses frustrated by California power outages and high prices consider relocation to Texas. The crisis stems from the 1996 deregulation law that forced sale of plants and capped customer rates, amid plant shortages, transmission glitches, low hydro output, and aging infrastructure. Analysts note Texas plans deregulation on January 1 but expect challenges ahead.
Texas promotes new power plants as economic development with communities embracing them while California lags by importing electricity. TXU spokesman Chris Schein cites 22 plants opened since 1995 with 15 more planned by Jan 1, aiming to avert blackouts and reassure business leaders amid deregulation concerns.
The fog reduced visibility to a quarter mile or less across most areas, with Rankin seeing 100 feet or less. It extended to San Angelo and began clearing around 10 a.m., fading by noon. A stationary warm front near Odessa caused the conditions, slowing travel in Seminole and Hobbs. highs in the mid-30s, possible rain, tonight mix of rain sleet snow in Odessa Midland, snow in the Davis Mountains, and freezing rain near Lubbock. drivers urged to slow down.
The Texas Lottery draws show Cash 5 six numbers 4 12 14 19 25 and Pick 3 1 6 9 with the Texas Million 4 29 40 60 results for Friday January 26. The report lists numbers and related cash draws for players.
Auto graphed portraits line the Comedy Cafe walls as Glenn Matthews, 43, stunned a sold-out Macon crowd with an onstage confession about robbing banks. He is jailed on three armed robbery counts while Macon’s “bicycle bandit” eludes capture after another hold up.
Odessa American announces its daily publication details with address, postal information, and postmaster change address for readers and subscribers. The notice lists the newspaper’s mailing address at 222 E. 4th Street, Odessa Texas, and a P O Box for changes.
Subscription and delivery rates are listed for daily and weekend editions. Contact numbers and hours are provided for circulation, customer service, and out-of-town inquiries, along with copyright notice prohibiting reproduction without permission.
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