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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1995
Page
2
A Odessa American column details a tough week for Poor William and OA staff dealing with a $3 classified ad that failed to sell and sparked complaints. It explores readers’ expectations, deadlines, and the difficulty of saying no to fundraising efforts, plus issues with solicitations from fundraising groups.
Darryl Wharton files a 1.8 billion suit accusing John Singleton of stealing his 1991 script Caught Out There to base Higher Learning. He seeks 900 million in compensation and 900 million in punitive damages from Singleton, his company, Sony and Columbia. Higher Learning grossed 38 million domestically.
Readout lists numbers 1 8 44 48 66 and a Saturday draw date of July 29 1995 with an estimated jackpot of 45 million dollars. The result reflects a Texas lottery draw showing five numbers and a big prize amount.
Thirteen people suffered injuries when the floor of a spinning one room ride named the Hellhole collapsed Saturday night at Coney Island. A 24 year old woman lost a leg. others sustained back and leg injuries as riders were treated and taken to hospital. Cause under investigation.
The City Council voted in January to cover 25 percent of officers salaries and refits. A sixth officer was funded from the police departments existing budget. Uniforms gear and radios for the unit are paid with drug forfeiture funds. Since April 4 the unit has made 160 arrests, served 75 warrants, seized drugs cash and two stolen vehicles.
Since 1983 Odessa Crime Stoppers has helped solve crimes with tips leading to 1,367 arrests and 1,713 closed cases. This year tips yielded 98 arrests and zero closures, with anonymous reporting allowed. The program partners with OPD, the Sheriff, and the Drug Task Force, airing on KOSA Channel 7 and publishing a quarterly roster of 52 felons. Rewards, funded by donations, average up to 1000 for a crime of the week, based on arrests, severity, and recoveries.
Odessa officers called the Street Crimes Unit use of bicycles a key tactic in anti drug operations. In four months the unit has earned a reputation among dealers, catching suspects by surprise and adapting tactics to mobility. Officers note advantages and vulnerabilities of biking in high crime areas.
An American Airlines jet flying Flight 1326 from Dallas to Des Moines with about 75 passengers diverted to Eppley Field in Omaha for an emergency landing due to hydraulic issues. Firefighters stood by as the plane landed safely and passengers continued to Des Moines by bus.
Odessa American publishes daily in Odessa Texas with USPS 402-960. Postage paid at Odessa. Postmaster: change of address to P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952. Classified Dept reserves right to accept or reject ads. The American not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish. Not responsible for ad factual representations.
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