Fire destroys Dean's Marine on Andrews Highway
Firefighters battled a large blaze at Dean's Marine on the west side of Andrews Highway. City Fire Inspector Omar Galindo said the cause was not known yet and may be disclosed today. Dennis Salyards reported the business started in 1964 as an auto body shop and became Dean's Marine in 1973, selling Bombadier Evinrude Johnson Skeeter Mercury and boats. Most damage was interior though many boats outside remained unharmed. Fire crews from multiple stations responded plus an ambulance. Additional calls included a mattress fire on S Grissom Ave and an electrical fire on Patton Drive.
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Pools fail to reach goal as Odessa pools near end season
Swendig says 130000 target not met as pools and parks set to close 7 p m August 17, one day before Ector County ISD starts. Last year grossed 118000 with 45 guards mostly from Odessa earning 5 75 an hour, salaries rising with experience. Attendance remains light despite a peak crowd of 775 on June 1 at Sherwood. Admission 3 50 adults, 2 children. discounts for families on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
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UTPB to Install Dormant Bermuda Grass Campus Irrigation
UTPB plans a multi phase irrigation project on its large campus to improve grounds. Work began with rock removal and soil prep, aiming for completion as early as fall 2004 with the first phase by September. Animals on campus will not be disturbed.
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OPEC to keep oil output steady amid Iraq exports lag
OPEC ministers meet in Vienna with no plan to raise output as Iraq struggles with looting and sabotage delaying its oil revival. Iraq’s stalled exports keep cartel quotas at 25.4 million bpd while demand remains strong and prices hover near 28 dollars.
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NBC series American Dreams adds Clarkson Keys Monica guest stars
Los Angeles reports reveal season two of the NBC drama set in the mid 1960s will feature Kelly Clarkson Alicia Keys and Monica as guest stars. Clarkson will play Brenda Lee sing Sweet Nothings in the season premiere Monica portrays Mary Wells and sings My Guy Keys will play Fontella Bass and sing Rescue Me. Hilary and Haylie Duff join as the Shangri Las performing a 1960s hit.
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Entertainment lawyer Grubman hospitalized after Hamptons crash
EAST HAMPTON New York entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman was taken to a hospital and later released after a car crash in the Hamptons. A BMW hit Grubman’s vintage Jaguar convertible killing no one, with the other driver and a passenger also treated and released. Grubman’s wife Deborah was unharmed. No charges or tickets were reported. Lizzie Grubman, the celebrity publicist, served 37 days in jail in 2001 after backing her SUV into a crowd outside a Hamptons nightclub. She promoted clients such as Britney Spears Jay Z and the Backstreet Boys. The piece also mentions Beckham’s visit to China for a Real Madrid exhibition in Beijing on Aug 2 and a field incident with a fence-jumping fan.
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Lawmakers Demand Declassification on Saudi role in 9/11
Senators accuse the Bush administration of hiding Saudi complicity in terrorist networks and urge declassification. They cite a largely redacted congressional report, noting many pages could be released without compromising sources. The Saudi link to 9/11 remains the central focus with officials questioning the secrecy.
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Hollywood chaos and bold claims spark scattered headlines
A collage of sensational notes covers cinema, politics, and sports. Claims include a mocked German edition of a Potter title, a Memphis storm, Kobe Bryant's accusers, Harrison Ford’s flop label and HBO deal, SAG demands, and playful digressions on politics, tabloids, and a comedian at The Comedy Store.
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Odessa American contact and publication details
The Odessa American notes its USPS publication status and offices at 222 E. Ath Street Odessa TX 79761. It provides mail change addresses P O Box 2952 Odessa 79760 and customer service lines 337-6262 and toll free 800-375-4661 for out-of-town calls.
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Readers Guide Classified Advertising Rates and Contacts
Classified department details for Odessa American list fax numbers and hours. Publisher Patrick Canty and staff contact info are provided. Subscription rates note Better price 11.75 and East price 11.50 per month with weekend and Sunday editions. Sunday only is 90 per year.
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