Books and Bibles in Schools Stir, Sages Say
In a February 1996 column Poor William notes teachers once hid trashy novels in textbooks to spark study hall reading, while today's teens favor TV over books. He argues against bans on Bible or classic titles, suggesting parental consent and choice, not censorship, and highlights fights over Gideons in Panama City. He mocks anti reading zealots and questions sensational claims by FFR and ACLU about distributing New Testaments.
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Osbournes Lose Chihuahua to Coyotes and Rescan
Sharon Osbourne reveals Lulu the black Chihuahua was killed by coyotes jumping a fence at the Beverly Hills home. Her Pomeranian Pip was attacked earlier but saved by Ozzy. filming for 20 new MTV episodes resumes this fall.
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West Texas dam proposal aims to slow Pecos River flow
Howell argues replacing the Zimmerman Dam with a slower river dam could preserve the 29 000 square mile Pecos River watershed, recharge aquifers, boost groundwater stability, and revive the Pecos Valley. He has won broad local support and seeks funding for environmental studies and federal grants.
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McConnell seeks fast food obesity law exemption flashpoint
A wide ranging humorous column touches on McConnell seeking an exemption for fast food chains from obesity lawsuits. It notes legal angles around McDonald’s, compares to tobacco settlements, and mocks political theater including Blair, Clinton, and Ford relations, while weaving in global events and satire.
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Texas Lottery draws and jackpot estimate for July 19
The Texas Lottery announces results and an estimated jackpot of about 32 million dollars for the Saturday draws. Details include Cash 5 and Pick 3 Day and Night numbers, with a link to txlottery.org for official results and further information.
Weird Victim Survives Fall After Diaper Breaks His Fall
Ottawa parents credit their 18 month old son’s loaded diaper for cushioning a five story fall, leaving him with only a broken leg. In Manchester England taxpayers fund Urdu translators for a Pakistani neighborhood councilman with limited English. In Albany Oregon a burglar fled after a warehouse break in leaving bolt cutters burned clothing and part of his scalp, after attempting to cut a 480 volt line.
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England
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Odessa American Masthead and publication details
The Odessa American is published every morning in Odessa Texas. It lists postal and mailing addresses including 222 East Fourth Street and a P O Box for address changes, noting second class postage and postmaster contact.
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Readers Guide publisher roles and contact numbers
A fragmented listing shows Patrick Canty as Publisher and staff roles including John Var as Advertising/Marketing Director Tammye Mineo as Operations Director Patton and Bill Mills as Production Director with several telephone numbers. The fragment includes pricing lines for Sunday issues and notes about copy production and permissions.
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