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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1997
Page
7
Ken Brodnax argues humor lightens burdens and sustains faith during hard times. He cites Bill Cosby and everyday comedy as tools to cope with loss illness and crisis, noting TV and ads offer jokes and a cheerful outlook can ease stress and fears.
About 200 bikers jammed the Texas Capitol rotunda to press lawmakers on motorcycle coverage and helmet laws. They urged ending helmet mandates and resisting luxury taxation, arguing insurance now classifies vehicles as automobiles. Speakers included Susie Sandstedt and others, highlighting a diverse group.
Auditors from International Curriculum Audit Centers in Bloomington Ind visit Ector County ISD this week to assess grade level progression and consistency across campuses. The review will cover five criteria including control and direction while district leaders seek more continuity and creativity in planning.
48 Hours will profile Galynn M. Mize and Rose Mary Miller who fled Odessa Detention Center on January 14 1996 and the nationwide manhunt that followed The show notes Miller conceived a child while at large Miller turned herself in February and Miller was captured in Minnesota while Mize later surrendered in Tulsa The facility housing these inmates is GRW Corp operated under lease from the city
Ector County Commissioners authorize a trans company to house more than 220 out-of-state prisoners at the old jail in a two year contract. The county will earn 3.26 per inmate per day up to 100 inmates after spending about 200000 on plumbing upgrades, aiming to net 600000. Commissioner Mike Patton says the plan seeks revenue beyond taxpayer funds.
County Commissioners approve four budget items totaling about 43.69 per month for the revived Inspector of Hides and Animals post, far short of Tom Barker's 3600 annual salary request. The office, vacant since 1924, was briefly revived by Barker to highlight irrelevance, drawing political friction with Judge Jim Jordan and Rep. Buddy West as recall efforts loom.
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