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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2000
Page
2
The library plans a four year goal of one hundred thousand dollars to fund a high tech lab and automation. The move aims to boost use and attendance by about forty seven percent with automation of circulation and online access. Donations from local clubs support upgrades and new computers.
California and New Jersey educators criticized a new NEA policy allowing local bargaining over bonus pay while avoiding seniority changes. Delegates voted to offer technical help to locals with legislated or board imposed bonus plans, as support grows for performance incentives amid rising teacher underpayment.
Tony Bennett, 73, wrapped a sold out Manchester concert and along the corridor to his hotel room a bride’s mother asked for a favor. He obliged after a teary moment, guests sang along, and the scene ended with a warm moment of affection.
Governor Jesse Ventura welcomed naming of the new city Ventura, formerly St. Augusta township near St. Cloud, with about 3,000 residents. A judge’s Friday ruling created the city, pending final township board approval. Ventura spokesman Paul Moore said the governor is delighted and humbled. Township leaders argued city status would grant needed taxing powers to serve residents and honor the governor’s aim to empower the people.
Fire gutted the rear third of the Mar T Cafe in North Bend Washington, a Twin Peaks inspired restaurant. Investigators cited a broken back window and burglary before the blaze. Owner Kyle Twede lamented the act and the impact on staff and customers.
Oil slipped to 30.70 a barrel by midday with near term prices down 1.80 as Saudi production pressures and OPEC unity concerns ripple through markets. Analysts warn of price risks if other producers boost output while Saudis weigh Western pressure ahead of September Caracas summit.
Energy officials warn reliability remains tight across the Southwest California and much of the Northeast with New England hit by a temporarily offline nuclear plant. Officials expect weeks of peaks and possible reserve use while Congress considers bills to regulate and restructure the electric industry.
New York AP reports CBS premiered Big Brother with ten strangers arriving at an 1800 square foot Los Angeles studio house. The show streams on TV five nights weekly and online, with a $500,000 prize for the last resident. Contestants include Jamie a Seattle tech worker, George a Rockford roofer, Eddie a Long Island cancer survivor and UT student, Josh a college student, Cassandra a UN communications specialist, Jordan a writer dancer, M Curtis a NY law clerk, Karen a Columbus mother, and William a multifaceted New Yorker.
The Texas Lottery announces the drawing results for Lotto held on Wednesday July 5 with winning numbers 8 26 33 38 46 48. An estimated $6 million jackpot was advertised for the drawing.
AP reports no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto Texas draw. Lottery officials say the Saturday night drawing carries an estimated prize of about 9 million dollars.
The brown antechinus is named as the tiniest mammal at birth, with a vitamin pill for scale. The female may live about three years while the male dies within a year after mating. Virginia’s Salem enacted a curious ordinance on knowing one’s destination before leaving home. Jim Frey of Marseilles trains other animal trainers and notes women learn to handle beasts faster. L. M. Boyd can be reached via email or mail.
The Odessa American lists its mailing address at 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas and P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952 with second class postage. The notice carries USPS 402 960 registration and states it publishes every morning.
A dense page lists Readers Guide numbers, editorial contacts, and classifieds policy. It includes executive editor and department extensions, subscription and delivery helplines, and home delivery rates for various periods. It notes copying restrictions and liability limitations for the Odessa American.
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