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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 2000

Page

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French disguise and the truth about borrowed names

A brief reflection on how many words labeled as French in English do not originate in France, revealing the origins behind common items and phrases. The note highlights how language borrows and reshapes terms across cultures.

Burton Breaks Plate Track Barrier at Daytona Pepsi 400

Jeff Burton achieves first restrictor plate track win at Daytona in the Pepsi 400. The victory marks a milestone toward his emergence as a NASCAR star, following earlier near misses at Daytona and Talladega.

Daytona Jeff Burton Burton Nascar Talladega

OA seeks veterans stories for Letters of War tribute

The Odessa American invites veterans from all wars to share experiences for a Veterans Day feature. Submissions may recount action or general war experiences and should be emailed or mailed to the OA. The project aims to honor veterans in November. Also notes participants in a separate event near the Florida Keys.

Odessa

Missile defense setback clouds Clinton deployment decision

The Pentagon suffered its second failed interceptor in three tests, prompting questions about a quick nationwide anti missiles system. White House officials say Clinton will consider technical feasibility and awaits NSC guidance before a deployment decision later this year. Critics say the failures undermine any push for deployment.

Washington Pentagon Clinton P.J. Crowley The National Security Council White House Anthony Cordesman

Gift from the heart Story by Sharon Denning

Gift from the heart profiles a community project led by Sharon Denning with photography by Beau States highlighting charitable giving and neighborly support. The piece showcases individuals contributing time and resources to help families in need.

Heart transplant survivor recalls life changing moment

Gary Callaway, an assistant varsity football coach awaiting a heart since February 1999, reflects on survival, the gift of life, and the joy of awaiting their first grandchild amid a Labor Day weekend story of sacrifice and gratitude as two intersecting lives entwined.

Ary Callaway Cynthia Callaway Environmental Science

Study says risk of AIDS rising in US adults

Dr. Helene Gayle, AIDS prevention chief at the CDC, warns trends show ongoing risk. The CDC notes 100000 new infections annually in the mid-1980s and finds 2 to 4 percent of adults engaging in high risk behavior such as multiple partners, sex with infected individuals, prostitution, male homosexuality, or injection drug use.

Gayle Control Helene Gayle Centers For Disease Control and Prevention CDC

Pottermania grips nation as Goblet of Fire debuts

New York AP reports massive fanfare for the fourth Harry Potter novel. Fans lined up coast to coast with thousands waiting midnight sales. Joe Lamere calls it the biggest night in book selling as readers flock to stores from Albany to Arkansas. The Shepherds even flew to Manhattan for the launch before sightseeing.

New York Shea Stadium Joe Lamere Albany Potter Shepherd Little Rock Ark Manhattan Linda Shepherd Wade

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