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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 2004

Page

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Prostitution Roundup Ties Massage Parlors to Arrest List

Lou Orras said police grant suspects extra time to surrender as dialogue continues. The roundup targets Healing Touch in Dixie Boulevard and Middessa Therapy, with Sharon Ann Joyner Kathy Shrum and Janet Lietz named as madams facing third-degree felony charges. County Attorney Tracey Worley Bright outlines arraignment dates fines and the potential county cost while stressing punishment and public protection. Orras warns against noncooperation and urges tips to CrimeStoppers.

Lou Orras Orras N. Dixie Blvd Eighth St Sharon Ann Joyner Kathy Sue Shrum Janet Elaine Lietz Scott Tidwell Tracey Worley Bright CrimeStoppers Healing Touch

Wanted list from Odessa area warrants

Odessa area warrants include Thomas Brown 57 and Jerry Good 55 in Odessa plus Charles Plymale 32 Artesia New Mexico and Phillip Shivers 48 Midland with others in Andrews Florey 49 Odessa Kessler 54 Odessa Floyd Stennett 48 Fort Stockton. For full list see Ector County Sheriff’s Web site and Odessa Police Department release.

Thomas Brown Odessa Joe Florey Jerry Good Andrews Larry Kessler Charles Plymale Artesia N.M Phillip Shivers Midland Floyd Stennett Fort Stockton Ector County Sheriff's Ectorcountysheriff.us Odessa Police Department

Prosecutor links law firm to Odessa escort case arrest

Police affidavits allege Tidwell and Tidwell Lip. funded a rooming plan for Michelle Harrison acting as an escort. Records show Harrison traveled Dallas to Midland on multiple dates and stayed at The Elegant in Irving under Tidwell arrangements. Harrison faced prostitution probes as Irving PD seized a computer with Tidwell messages urging caution and limited contact.

Michelle Harrison Tidwell and Tidwell Harrison Odessa Irving Elegant Scott Tidwell Southwest Airlines Dallas Midland Irving Police Department Irving PD OPD Rick Pippins Pippins

Timeline of Tidwell arrest affidavits in Odessa case

A sequence of affidavits outlines Scott Martelle Tidwell’s alleged involvement with Misty Michelle Harrison, identified prostitute activity, and payments for hotel and air travel from Dallas to Midland and Odessa. Key events include hotel stays at MCM Elegante, payments by Tidwell, surveillance visits, seized computer with messages, and Tidwell turning himself in after interviews.

Tidwell OPD Irving Harrison MCM Elegante Ector County Scott Martelle Tidwell

Democrats rally at convention with Edwards and Kerry in spotlight

Boisterous delegates cheered Edwards as he invoked last winter’s primary clashes and urged a new political partnership with Kerry. Kerry, flanked by Vietnam veteran allies, vowed to write a new chapter of history while Bush aides denounced Edwards. Security was tight with Coast Guard escort for Kerry’s ferry as speakers highlighted national security and Kerry’s wartime service.

Kerry Americas Edwards Carolina Jim Rassmann Mekong Ohio Bush John Kerry America Steve Schmidt Vietnam

Dustin Hoffman helps bee sting victim on Malibu beach

In Malibu near his home Dustin Hoffman and his wife Lisa rushed to assist Lydia Graham after a bee sting triggered a severe allergic reaction. Graham described eye and lip swelling while friends summoned beach patrol and nearby help.

Malibu Calif Dustin Hoffman Hoffman Lydia Graham Graham CBS Lisa

Michael Jackson Visits Houston Mall For Autographs

In Houston the pop star Michael Jackson signed autographs for surprised shoppers at a mall while shopping for toys and teddy bears. He was in town on business to meet a lawyer about a music contract and left after the brief visit, free on a 3 million dollar bail.

Houston Michael Jackson Jackson Raymone K. Bain Associated Press KTRK

Correction on address for Crystal Burchett in Big Spring

Odessa American corrects an earlier item about Crystal Ann Burchett aged 23. The correct address is 1104 Mt. Vernon Street in Big Spring per the Ector County Sheriff's Office. The newspaper regrets the error.

Odessa American Crystal Ann Burchett Mt. Vernon St Big Spring Ector County Sheriff's Office

Insurgent attacks rise as US troops toll reaches 906

Coalition forces report clashes in Anbar province killing two troops while two US soldiers die in separate roadside blasts. An Iraqi militant group claims the killings of two Pakistani contractors working for US forces. Iran denies border crossings by fighters but does not rule out illegal entry. Powell condemns Baquba attack during Mideast tour.

Iran Anbar Iraq Associated Press Al-Jazeera Islamic Army Sheik Abu Anas al- Shami Tawhid and Jihad al- Qaida Powell

Kerry arrives at convention amid mockery and turmoil

A chaotic portrait of John Kerry at the Democratic Convention cites his arrival by boat to Boston Harbor, a Washington Post poll drop, and sharp partisan jibes. Hillary Clinton, Pat Buchanan, Ted Kennedy, and Teresa Heinz Kerry figures appear in caustic commentary.

Hollywood John Kerry Fleet Center Boston Harbor Washington Post Israel Vuug Pat Buchanan Hillary Clinton Teresa Heinz Kerry Ted Kennedy Los Angeles

New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw

The Tuesday drawing for Road Runner Cash in New Mexico produced winning numbers for Pick 3 and a set of six numbers. July 27 results show 1 3 7 20 25 19 for the main draw with Pick 3 6 5 6.

Odessa American publication masthead and contact info

A partial OCR shows the Odessa American newspaper masthead with address and contact numbers for publishing, editorial, advertising, and subscription services. The fragment ends with garbled names suggesting editorial staff and a printer note. The readable items include Odessa TX mailing address, postmaster note, publisher and editor names, and several phone lines for departments.

Texas Lottery Draw and Game Results Summary

Wednesday July 28 results show CASH 5 numbers 4 19 25 26 27 and DAY NIGHT 3e3e4 8 9 3 along with LOTTO TEXAS numbers 3 7 8 27 43 25 and corresponding organization tag org.

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