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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2004
Page
1
West Covina California ex manager Juan Aponte 32 pleaded no contest to five felony counts including two involving a minor in a voyeurism case. He faced five years in state prison with bail set at 500000. recordings found at his home and a renovation trailer.
Vice President Dick Cheney will attend a August 2 fund-raiser for freshman congressman Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock. Neugebauer challenges incumbent Charlie Stenholm of Abilene in the newly drawn District 19 after Stenholm’s district was redrawn last fall. Neugebauer won a June 2003 special election to fill the late Larry Combest’s term.
The newspaper corrects an error from Sunday noting the rabbit named in the Jackrabbit Jamboree should be Jack Rod. The OA apologizes for any trouble caused by the misprint.
In Midland County licensing office, officials report no same sex couples applying for licenses. Clerk Haney expresses personal opposition to gay marriage while affirming willingness to follow the law if required, citing moral conscience and concern it could arise in Texas.
A prayer gathering voices concern over same sex marriage and urges voters to contact all 68 senators and President pro tem Daschle. Clergy warn of societal collapse if the Constitution does not defend one man and one woman marriage. Parishioners urge Christians to act and pray for guidance.
To pass a Constitutional amendment two thirds of both the House and Senate must vote yes. Then three quarters of the states must approve in legislatures or special conventions. The 27th amendment began in 1789 with a pay raise delay, and 18 year old voting was ratified in 1971 after long delays.
A massive blackout in Athens knocked out four major power plants and halted traffic signals and electric trolleys. Government officials and the Olympic committee pledged the games would continue, noting new substations and backup systems to prevent repeats while the incident prompted repairs and passenger disruptions across the city and transit system.
Midland police seek a white male about 35 after a midday aggravated robbery near a Target in Midland. A woman in her 60s was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint, forced to drive to an ATM, and had cash taken from her purse. Suspect fled in a white four door Oldsmobile Alero possibly plate YWB 486. Contact MPD at 685-7106 with information.
Merv Griffin gave Nancy Reagan a Shar Pei named Dutchess for her 83rd birthday, in honor of Ronald Reagan whose nickname was Dutch. Reagan planned a July 23 USS Ronald Reagan ceremony in San Diego, her first public appearance since June 11 burial.
Elton John will headline a Tuesday benefit at Radio City Music Hall for The Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music. He will perform with his band and a full symphony orchestra conducted by James Newton Howard, joined by young musicians from both schools. Proceeds fund scholarships and joint artist programs, with Renee Fleming making a special appearance.
Lottery numbers show Cash 5 11 18 29 33 36 for Monday July 12 and Road Runner Cash 1 6 17 18 22 with a 3 cent readout. Powerball 16 17 23 26 442 with power play four lists a 13 million jackpot.
Cassini, the Saturn orbiter, reappeared from solar conjunction near Earth on Monday and was reported by NASA's JPL to be operating normally. Communications during the sun's occultation were limited to command-reception tests. The craft entered Saturn orbit on June 30 after a 2.2 billion mile, nearly seven year journey.
A jumble of political jabs and pop culture notes spans John Edwards and his trial-lawyer image, Tenet and Fahrenheit 9/11 remarks, All-Star Game buzz in Houston, a Phoenix jail concert, Billy Graham Boston announcement, Mega Millions payout, Ditka’s Senate bid, Kerry immigration reform push, Bush same-sex marriage stance, Al D’Amato Powell speculation, Enron Lay’s defiant email, and assorted partisan quips.
Fragmentary publication page lists contact numbers and offices for Odessa American editions and departments, including news, sports, bridal and church news, editorial, and advertising. The text also contains misspelled and garbled lines referencing holiday observances and subscription notes.
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