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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 2003

Page

4

Bob Hope remembered as entertainer of all ages

Our view extols Bob Hope for a century of laughter spanning vaudeville stage radio film and TV He died at home in California at 100 pneumonia claimed his life His career traced America’s changes from England to Cleveland to global fame with Road movies USO tours and a lasting signature song Thanks for the Memory reflects a life shaping and reflecting the nation’s entertainment evolution

Main Street Bob Hope Hope California America Eltham England Leslie Townes Hope Wright Brothers United States Cleveland Dolores Reade Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour Korea Vietnam Saigon Beirut Seoul Kuwait Bob

Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details

U.S. Rep Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison based in Washington D C are listed with office addresses. Texas state figures include Rep George E Buddy West Tom Craddick and Sen Tee Bivins with Austin and Odessa mailing boxes.

U.S Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Longworth George E. “Buddy” West Odessa Austin Texas Tom Craddick Midland Tee Bivins Amarillo

Rush to condemn ephedra in Bechler death case

Jacob Sullum argues that the Bechler family blames ephedra for Steve Bechler's death but evidence is inconclusive. Medical examiners note multiple factors including heat and health issues. RAND findings show few fatal cases clearly caused by ephedra, yet regulatory loopholes enable lax FDA oversight. The piece critiques haste to condemn ephedra and highlights safety and regulatory concerns.

Ernie Pat Bechler Baltimore Orioles Steve Bechler Bechler FDA Florida Broward County Joshua Perper Perper Michael Baden Baden House Mr. Bechler Rand Corporation RAND Mark McClellan DAWN Sullum Reason Magazine

Real culprits in priestly abuse and church cover ups

Stephen Chapman cites the Boston archdiocese case led by John Geoghan, with 789 alleged victims and over 1,000 possible, plus Robert Banks' role. He condemns leadership for failing to report allegations, protecting abusers, and shifting blame while bishops face little accountability. He notes Cardinal Law’s resignation and continued promotions.

John Geoghan Archdiocese of Boston Geoghan Robert Banks Bernard Law Archdiocese of Boston Massachusetts Banks Green Bay Wis Thomas Reilly Law Vatican Chapman The Chicago Tribune

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