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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1990
Page
1
A humorous note on how streets are named for various reasons and people may obtain names by offering developers a milkshake. The piece hints that modern street naming can be driven by dubious favors rather than merit, reflecting on urban development practices.
Hopes for expanding the Ector County Library collection hinge on the county's view of the library budget request 13A and whether officials approve increased funding.
Students confront stereotypes about Gypsies in a classroom setting. The article notes myths persist and urges careful handling of cultural topics. A brief feature highlights a related science tidbit on plant vascular systems and a trivia item on home heating and water safety.
Dispute centers on how much tax money the county should allocate to Medical Center Hospital after it left county control. Officials say 9 cents of the 43.5 cent rate funded the hospital. the hospital district argues it was 12.6 cents. Pace proposes cutting 9 cents if county no longer supports MCH, while the hospital seeks 12.6 cents to match prior county funding. Each penny per 100 valuation yields about 1.6 million. 9 cents ≈ 3.6 million, 12.6 cents ≈ 5.04 million.
Gorbachev strips top Politburo officials as the party begins reforms that deprioritize government roles. The new Politburo signals a break with former practice, focusing on policy goals and party standing rather than state power, according to observer Ivan Frolov.
Denver profile of Neil Bush, 35, as a Denver area businessman and former TV commentator, who disputes Democrats accusing him of conflicts of interest as a Silverado Banking S&L director. He confronts a federal inquiry and calls GOP support for his integrity while defending his family.
A Texas alcohol sting in Odessa led to the arrest of 71 clerks and two cadets while 106 licensed businesses were monitored. Linda Collier, 43, was charged with selling alcohol to a minor after the operation ran June 27 and 28. Local officials say complaints from parents spurred the crackdown and that the public safety effort will continue.
Odessa chapter president Rick Erickson of Mothers Against Drunk Driving praised a joint Odessa Police and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission sting that led to 71 arrests on underage alcohol sales charges. He called the results encouraging and noted ongoing efforts to curb underage drinking in Ector County.
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