Odessa storm tears through city damaging roofs and power lines
A severe thunderstorm toppled trees and ripped roofs in Odessa after forming from a supercell. FEMA officials reported 26 power poles down along Texas 1788 as Oncor works to restore electricity for thousands. Emergency crews staged at City Hall while residents were urged to limit travel.
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Winds drive 60 plus Odessa families from homes
High winds ripped through the Permian Basin Tuesday night forcing more than sixty families from their residences in Odessa. Roofs and a power pole collapsed at Madera Pointe Apartments while emergency shelter was set up at a local church. Firefighters and Red Cross volunteers inspected damage and residents awaited assessments.
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Odessa American Publishing and Subscription Rates Notice
Public notice lists postal and mailing details for the Odessa American newspaper and outlines subscription pricing and contact numbers. It includes address, postmaster note, reader service lines, out of town numbers, and monthly rates for daily and weekend subscriptions. Copyright notice states reproduction requires permission.
Bush chides North Korea and drums up politics and sports
Argus Hamilton notes President Bush in Egypt after France talks with Chirac, predicting no-lose outcomes abroad, then shifts to sports with Funny Cide in the Belmont, Nelson concert ratings, and Democratic race quips including Dean and Kerry.
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Weird World Pole Sitting Championship Begins in Berlin
The annual World Pole Sitting Championship opened May 1 in Berlin with contestants required to sit 24 hours a day on a 15 by 23 inch platform. Electronic sensors deter leaving except for a 10 minute break every two hours. Organizers note Dutch competitors are “purists,” avoiding boards and restroom breaks in their contests.
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