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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2000
Page
9
Odessa police estimate about 20 000 people attended the Firecracker Fandango celebration downtown on Tuesday marking the nation’s 224th birthday. The crowd surpassed last year’s turnout by 4 000, aiding Main Street beautification and revitalization efforts.
The 52nd Odessa Jaycees Independence Day Parade featured more entries and a 59 minute procession. Slap Jack of the Odessa Jackalopes served as grand marshal while bands from Odessa High and Permian High joined in. Winners included Sons of Confederate Veterans Best Theme, Ace Transportation No 106 best commercial float, Cub Scouts Pack 269 best non profit float, Taco Villa No 111 best individual entry, and Christians Space Force best non profit bicycle. See winners on Page 28.
South Main Baptist Church in Houston uses a bold gymtop billboard to pose questions about harmony and eternity. The image driven campaign highlights women’s ordination, sparking membership growth and a potential split from the Southern Baptist Convention as leaders defend Baptist principles.
Captain Mike Barnhouse will resign as Odessa Salvation Army executive director after almost four years with the Permian Basin unit. His July 16 farewell follows a Midland Salvation Army transfer arranged by National Headquarters. On July 19 captains Robert and Shelly Winters of San Antonio take over. Barnhouse, 42, laments the difficult family transition and recalls his role in the Empty Stocking Fund aiding underprivileged Odessa families.
In Texas nonprofit hospitals can now use GAAP to tally charity care, causing a 1998 total of 307 million dollars versus 228 million under the old rule, with advocates seeking higher standards and a return to pre-1995 calculations. The Texas Hospital Association counters the push.
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