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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2004
Page
10
Alliance Hospital hosts a blood drive today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Education Center at 515 N. Adams Ave. Donors must be 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification. For info call 550-1738.
The West Texas Cancer Center hosts free screenings from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at 600 N Grant Ave appointments required by 3 pm Monday. Information line 335-8275. The Celtic Heritage Society of the Permian Basin schedules a ham burger and hot dog cookout from 6:30 to 9 pm June 12 with Irish dancers. Info 262-3339 or 528-7774.
The Odessa Police Department schedules its second annual Bowling for Special Olympics on June 2 at Diamond Lanes 2208 EF. Fighth St. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets are 25 dollars per person for three no tap color pin games and a Johnny's Bar-B-Que catered meal. For information call 335-3547 or 335-4603.
Gregory Matthews, 45, of Alpine, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a 1998 GMC Yukon driven by Annette Valdez of Hobbs New Mexico on Highway 67 near Alpine. The crash occurred around 5:05 a.m. as Valdez could not see the man in the dark.
Midland reports the CAF and American Airpower Heritage Museum will honor the 60th D-Day anniversary with a seminar and exhibit opening. WWII veteran Don Lopez, assistant director of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, will present A view from the Smithsonian at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by Midland D-Day veteran John Young at 3:30 p.m. The event highlights Allied airpower in the 1944 invasion.
A Remembrance of War seminar and museum exhibit hosted by CAF and American Airpower Heritage Museum starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at CAF Midland International Airport. Admission is 2 dollars for members and 5 dollars for non members, with under 12s free. Seating is limited and season passes cost 20 dollars for members and 39 dollars for non members.
In Dallas and across North Texas, 500,000 lost power after 80 mph winds and heavy rain. By Thursday about 290,000 remained without electricity as crews of 3,000 worked to restore power. Businesses faced heavy losses with at least $100 million in damage expected. some shops planned to reopen soon.
Parks lauds Swanson as the epitome of a court reporter. He notes Swanson’s skill to capture atmosphere and words. Swanson, born in Spade, grew up on a cotton farm, attended Littlefield High School, and served with the 27th Division on Okinawa in World War II.
Swanson, trained at Lippert's Business College, praises judges and attorneys while recounting memorable moments from a career spanning decades. He notes family ties in court reporting with brothers Ernest and Fred, and recalls a Monahans fire case and a pay ment back child support incident. Swanson, 77, plans to work as long as needed, and his 54 year marriage to Juanita includes two daughters Debbie and Amy and son Mike, with 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
IC Abilene bank was robbed Wednesday morning. Troopers arrested two men at the Flying Travel Center in Tye after matching suspect descriptions. Irad Ibarra waited in the car while Oscar Ibarra robbed the Abilene bank and later faced charges for false information. Nearly all of $2,500 was recovered. Oscar linked to a 1991 Utah bank robbery and faces prison if convicted here.
A chronology of bank robberies in the Basin area lists incidents from 2003 to 2004. Banks targeted include Western National Bank, First National Bank, State National Bank, Bank One, and others located in Hobbs, Midland, Big Spring, Fort Stockton, and surrounding towns. Authorities have logged dates such as December 18 2003 and March 30 2004 with the pattern of multiple banks hit in a tight timeframe.
A 19-year-old Irving mother Angela DiSabella is charged with capital murder in the suffocation death of her 5-month-old daughter Kira. Bond set at 750000. She allegedly applied chili powder to the baby's thumb after reading online remedies. Police found powder in the kitchen and on a suction bulb.
Salinas notes brisk sales in men’s apparel shoes and children’s clothing as shoppers buy groceries and school gear. Internet sales are booming and Wal-Mart posts a 5.9 percent rise in same store sales, easing worries about gas and food price pressures on consumer spending.
Retail sales data note indicates figures include stores open at least one year and that reporting periods vary slightly across retailers, with fiscal years not aligned. The source is the Associated Press.
OA staff writer Julie Breaux reports on chief economist Niemira of The International Council of Shopping Centers. The article outlines trends in retail and mall performance, reflecting cautious outlooks for consumer demand and investment activity in 2024.
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