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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 2000

Page

2

Fandango Humanities Tent Attracts Family Activities Downtown

Mainstreet Odessa hosts a family oriented Fandango with face painting sand art and jewelry making plus a sand play area. Home Depot runs plant potting workshops. A 10 p.m. aerial firework show over Fourth Street closes the event with $2 admission and $10 000 pyrotechnics funding. Wristbands available at Blockbuster Video. The Fourth Street closure starts at 6 p.m. Monday.

Wells Home Depot Mike Jones Cindy Ward Blockbuster Video Fourth Street Grant Medical Center Hospital

Cadets Lower South Carolina Flag In Civil Rights Protest

In Columbia two Citadel cadets one white one black removed the Confederate flag from the 30 foot pole near the Statehouse and handed it to Gov. Jim Hodges who placed it in the State Museum. NAACP leaders and thousands convened protests and planned continued action as supporters called the move a moral lynching and vowed a six month battle over the emblem.

Citadel Fort Sumter Jim Hodges South Carolina State Museum National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Columbia North Main Street NAACP Statehouse James Gallman Gallman Kevin Gray Harriet Tubman Hodges

Magic Johnson Opens Harlem Tenplex Amid Revitalization Efforts

Magic Johnson unveils Harlem's first nine screen Magic Johnson Theaters as part of the Harlem U.S.A. complex at 125th and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The opening marks a key step in reviving 125th Street, with Johnson noting the community's readiness for the theater and its role in urban entertainment.

New York Magic Johnson Harlem Magic Johnson Theaters Johnson 125Th Street Broad Street U.S.A 125Th Frederick Douglass Boulevard Loews Cineplex Entertainment Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Cleveland

People Promoter Boots Onstage During Solo Acts

A promoter clashed with performers as he interrupted solo outings, jumping on stage to plug his own appearances and mixing into each act, creating chaotic scenes at multiple events.

Fergie plans Swiss move amid guest list return

Biography magazine reports Sarah Ferguson will relocate to Switzerland this fall when Beatrice starts at a Swiss school. She and Prince Andrew will co parent while Ferguson reflects on past royal isolation and asserts renewed personal resolve.

New York Sarah Ferguson Switzerland Biography Magazine Ferguson Beatrice Prince Andrew Duchess of York Prince William

Independence Day plans announced by area towns

Area cities unveil Fourth of July lineups with parades at 3 45 p m and 5 p m at Sul Ross Avenue Fifth Street and other locations Food booths turtle races pet shows barbecues swimming pools and fireworks at dusk are listed for Alpine Andrews Big Spring Crane Odessa Pecos Sanderson Seminole and Seminole.

Sul Ross Avenue Fifth Street Kokemot Park Andrews Pioneer Park Seay Avenue B Odessa McKkinney Pool Road Crane Avenue Sherwood 44Th Street Dixie Boulevard Floyd Gwin 10Th St Woodson E. Murphy St

Falwell Says Women Cannot Be Pastors at Thomas Road

In a speech to his 22 000 member church Falwell asserted that women cannot serve as pastors while affirming equal value and suggesting women may teach or lead music ministries. He said scripture requires pastors to be men. He noted women have distinct roles such as motherhood and that NFL football is not a field for women.

Thomas Road Baptist Church Falwell

Falwell backs Bush in presidential race amid abortion clash

Jerry Falwell endorses George W. Bush and criticizes Bill Clinton and Al Gore over abortion policy and morality. He accuses Gore of dishonesty after a Barbara Walters interview and cites alleged private meetings with Bush and Robertson. Falwell defends Bush as an awesome president and denounces partial birth abortion vetoes as discreditable.

Bill Clinton Falwell al Gore Gore Clinton Clinton-Gore Robertson Gov. Bush

Texas Lottery Lotto Draw Numbers July 1 Est. $4 Million

The Texas Lottery announces winning numbers for Saturday July 1 drawing. Numbers drawn are 7 8 28 40 43 49 with a bonus ball 9. Jackpot estimated at 4 million dollars.

Texas

Walter Matthau dies at 79. famed co star of Lemmon

Santa Monica authorities report Walter Matthau dead at 1 42 am after a heart attack. The Fortune Cookie star won a 1966 Oscar for best supporting actor and earned two additional acting nominations. tributes poured in from colleagues and fans. his Hollywood Walk of Fame star was honored with flowers.

Santa Monica Calif Walter Matthau Matthau St. John’s Health Center Lindi Funston Nent Jack Lemmon Walter Lemmon Billy Wilder Oldster George Burns

Odessa American publication and mailing details

The Odessa American notes its publication as a daily newspaper printed at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with second class postage paid in Odessa. The postmaster address is PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952 for changes.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa

Classified Advertising Directory Entry

Readers guide ad directory lists department numbers for advertising and classified fax lines. Includes office contact 333 7750 and 333 7777 for department and classified services. Provides 24 noun placeholders for classified listings and fax access details for submission and inquiries.

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