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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 2004

Page

2

Jury in Aryan Circle trial to continue deliberations

Jurors in the Aryan Circle trial fail to reach a verdict after late Friday deliberations. Ten men face methamphetamine conspiracy charges in the Permian Basin with four defendants charged with continuing criminal enterprise. The judge postponed deliberations to 9 a.m. Monday as defense attorneys attack credibility and organization of the drug network.

Permian Basin Rob Juwell Jonell Charles Samson Michael Lewis Victor Tucker Malachi Wren Mark Roomberg Roomberg Permian Attor

Group of Midland defendants on trial for drug conspiracy charges

A federal jury returns Monday at 9 a.m. to continue deliberating multiple defendants. Jerry Wayne Benson Buddy Ford Leonard Griffith also known as Radar Michael Curtis Lewis aka Bones Michael Norris Martin aka Mikey Shane Samson aka Buffy Donnie D Thompson Victor Wesley Tucker aka Pokey Malachi David Wren are charged with continuing criminal enterprise or conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in excess of 50 grams.

Midland Jerry Wayne Benson Buddy Ford Leonard Duane Griffith Radar Michael Curtis Lewis Bones Michael Norris Martin Mikey Charles Samson Shane Samson Buffy Donnie D. Thompson Victor Wesley Tucker Pokey Malachi David Wren

Firefighters halt Nevada wildfire from consuming more homes

In Carson City Nevada firefighters kept a 6100 acre blaze from destroying additional homes despite intense flames and retreating embers. The fire was 30 percent contained and had destroyed at least one business and 25 outbuildings with possible total home losses up to 16. California also faced a wind driven fire near Angeles National Forest expanding to over 14000 acres prompting evacuations.

Carson City Nev Nevada California Angeles National Forest Los Angeles Basin Stacey Giomi Giomi Peter D’aquanni Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center Minden Wanele Levant Larateeton Kenny Furlong Canyon Anthony Polanco Los Angeles County Fire Department Mojave Desert Karen Terrill California Department of Forestry

Crowe films in Versailles for Elizabethtown hype

Central Kentucky residents witnessed director Cameron Crowe filming scenes in Versailles for the movie Elizabethtown. Orlando Bloom drew crowds as the male lead, with locals shouting support as he drove a gray Mercury during multiple takes.

Versailles Kentucky Hollywood Cameron Crowe Elizabethtown Crowe Orlando Bloom Main Street Orlando Emily Frangedakis Eleni

Mars rover Spirit backs up to fix wheel and reach rock outcrop

NASA officials report Spirit is driving in reverse to spare a bulky right front wheel while continuing to cover ground on Mars. The rover finally found a rock outcrop in a vast crater, offering potential for layered rocks to reveal Mars geologic history. Opportunity had already found water evidence at a nearby site.

Pasadena Calif NASA Spirit Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mars Opportunity Meridiani Planum Rover

Corrections On Balmorhea Crash Update From AP

The Friday AP correction fixes errors in a Wednesday I 10 rollover near Balmorhea. Edna Tyars and Luther Tyars are sister and brother. Stephan Tyars is Luther’s son. Kathyrne Zaire Lytle is Edna’s granddaughter. Shereese Tyars is Edna’s relative.

Associated Press Balmorhea Edna Tyars Luther Tyars Stephan Tyars Kathyrne Zaire Lytle

Fire at church prompts ongoing investigation after second blaze

Three engines an ambulance and a battalion chief battled a Tuesday morning fire at the church. Rincon said authorities cannot confirm suspects while investigators follow leads. Representatives for the church did not respond. A prior smaller blaze in March was ruled criminal mischief and no arrests were made. The case remains open.

Rincon

Midland records second homicide of year as Harris killed

Public information officer Tina Jauz said Harris’s body was sent to Lubbock for autopsy to determine cause of death and number of shots. Police previously charged 29 year old Lynn Levert Spraglin for the New Year’s Day killing of 27 year old Dermarcus Jerma Clater, both in Midland. Police urge tips at 685-7108.

Tina Jauz Midland Public Information Officer Police Department Harris Lubbock Midland Lynn Levert Spraglin Dermarcus Antonio Jerma Clater

Jets Fly High At Odessa Jet FX Rally

Mark Osborn of the Odessa Prop Buster Club lauds a jet rally featuring camouflaged warbirds and red modern jets. Participants travel from Dallas Austin Grand Prairie Lubbock and San Diego as partial proceeds aid Special Olympics and future charity efforts. Jets run on jet fuel reach 220 mph with onboard computers, brakes and retractable tires.

Mark Osborn Odessa Osborn United Way Dallas Austin Grand Prairie Lubbock San Diego Calif

Texas Lottery Mega Millions and Cash Five Draw Releases

Friday July 16 results show MEGA MILLIONS numbers 3 21 22 35 44 with mega ball 74 and CASH FIVE numbers 18 22 25 28 32 Pick 3 DAY NIGHT draws list 3 21 1 40 on wtxlottery.org for winners and payout details.

New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw Numbers

The New Mexico Lottery results show Road Runner Cash numbers for Thursday July 15, 0894. Drawn digits include 16 21 23 28 and 8. No location or prize details provided.

Cash

Odessa American contact and service information

The Odessa American lists publishing details including address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and P O Box 2952, with editor and phone numbers for news, sports, bridal and church notices. It also lists subscription rates by carrier and mail and directs readers to the website www.oaod.com for more information.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa P.O

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