Alan Shepard Moon Trials Mark a Pioneering Astronaut
Alan Shepard, first American in space and commander of Apollo 14, shaped by early Mercury days, led the moon voyage with a six iron golf shot during Apollo 14. Born November 18, 1923, in Derry New Hampshire, he rose from Navy service to NASA leadership and later earned the Medal of Honor in 1979.
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Ada class wins trip for Kellogg box tops
Ada Junior High students earned an all expenses paid trip to a Hanson concert for sending in the fifth most box tops in a nationwide Kellogg’s contest. Lesley Claxton and classmates celebrated the win while a few boys emphasized the July 31 Tinley Park show near Chicago.
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The Legacy Of Father Knows Best And Its Star Robert Young
Elinor Donahue recalls actor Robert Young as a real father figure on the 1950s television classic Father Knows Best. The show ran 1954 to 1963, highlighting a midcentury ideal, while Young later led Marcus Welby M.D. from 1969 to 1976.
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Actor Robert Young's Career From 1934 to 1963
Hollywood actor Robert Young built a steady film record before TV success with roles in 1934's It's Love Again 1935 through 1937 films including The Emperor's Candlesticks and The Babe Wore Red. He later headlined TV's Marcus Welby M D earning fame and enduring personal struggles before his death.
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Woman’s oil field rise to doctor after field work
Duff moved from secretarial pay to oil field roles with Gulf Oil and Chevron, rising from roustabout to geologist. She later pursued medicine, balancing residency with long hours, then planned a solo Odessa practice after studying at Baylor and completing a four year residency.
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Plano heroin ring linked to teens and 20s with lethal overdoses
Plano officials describe a Blue House operation selling heroin to young adults and juveniles. Over a five month span starting June 8 1997 four overdoses proved fatal among 18 to 38 year olds, including 19 year old Rob Hill and 16 year old Erin Baker. Prosecutors seek 20 years to life for 24 suspects under a sentencing enhancement.
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Correction Notice Corrects West Texas Seniors Number
A phone number error in a Wednesday Odessa American story about West Texas Seniors has been corrected. The correct contact number is 550-2710.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers for Lotto Texas and Pick 3
Winning numbers for Lotto Texas show 2 15 21 23 38 50 with a Wednesday draw date of July 22 and an estimated jackpot around 4 million dollars. Pick 3 results list 3 9 9. Up-to-date Lotto Texas, Pick 3, and Cash 5 numbers are available via infoLine at 580-4636 and extension 6600.
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No tickets match Lotto Texas six numbers drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s Lotto Texas drawing. Lottery officials said no winner, with a potential prize of about 4 million dollars for a correct six-number ticket.
Eavesdropping, career ladders and sea terms in miscellany
A mixed excerpt notes children doubting deaf parents amid a glass cracking sound, questions the most viewed TV show Baywatch, and discusses promoting underperforming employees to juicy titles. It adds a note on the seven seas idiom, bee stingers, and contact details for L M Boyd.
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