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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2003
Page
2
Bill Salter takes time off and reruns his temper controlled by effort. The August 1995 column recalls three situations that tested William Salter’s temper, illustrating the rare moments when anger feels justified.
A diary-style critique recalls temper on repeated workplace instructions and a pushy request for free goods. It compares patience to Job, cites a diabetes detail about Poor William, and cites a Thomas Paine quote about temper versus principle. The piece ends with light golf humor and a Sunday well-wish.
Mormon crickets chew through crops in southwestern Idaho causing road hazards. Boise County declares disaster and state posts warning signs. State official Mike Cooper says $250,000 was authorized for cricket control measures to curb the outbreak.
The Odessa Convention and Visitors Bureau backs promoting Hobbs as a gaming destination to lure tourists, while religious leaders urge caution about gambling messages for youth. Local pastors worry about moral impact even as business interests tout economic benefits and regional racing ties.
Comedian Argus Hamilton riffs on Bush Sosa Walters Clinton memoir publicity and a federal detentions bill. John Ashcroft seeks power to detain terror suspects without trial while Congress resists. Tom Ridge says revise the Terror Alert System as color codes fail to reassure.
Eric Garcia from Lamesa visited for a softball tournament but joined the festival for music headlined by Little Joe Y La Familia as crowds sought entertainment for both kids and adults. Maria Sanchez of Eldorado joined friends and looked for a change of pace. A singing contest saw winners and near misses as evento featured regional flair and flavorful menudo.
Saturday drawing results list Lotto numbers 31 6 25 5 44 2 for an estimated 37 million dollar jackpot. Cash Five numbers 31 16 27 30 6 and Pick 3 day and night results 6 9 6 and 1 0 7 follow.
In May a Portland county human services official included a Klingon fluent person in a list of potential mental health resource needs though no openings were planned. Also in May Microsoft's UK arm announced an Internet ready portable toilet with PC and plasma screen to debut at festivals, later denied, then confirmed as real but canceled by headquarters after review.
The Odessa American lists its mailing address at 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79761 and notes postmaster policy. It provides customer service hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and a toll free line for out of town readers.
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