Van crashes kill four across California Utah and injure 27
In Utah a van carrying alleged illegal immigrants rolled after the driver dozed, ejecting 18 people and killing three. In California a second van hit a gas station near San Diego, killing one and injuring about a dozen. Officials note many passengers were Mexican nationals heading to Chicago for work.
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Blanding
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Catholic High School Teacher Resigns Over Nude Model Job
In Toledo Ohio art and religion teacher Mark Jesionowski at Central Catholic High School resigned after the pastor cited morals clause concerns. Jesionowski said he posed for nude art to study the experience. officials say such work is inappropriate for a teacher and a role model.
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Ohio
Mark Jesionowski
Central Catholic High School
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Billian
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Sistine Chapel
Jesionowski
Freemen Hold Meeting After Car Negotiations at Compound
Freemen gathered in a barn shortly after developments as a car arrived at the gate to pick up two members and shuttle to a hilltop post. Four or five others waited at the sentry, then the car rejoined the earlier FBI shuttle for a 20 minute negotiation. Reporters stood over two miles away.
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Geldof divorce drama reshapes London housing scene
Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, after a tense High Court phase, divided housing assets as part of their separation. Geldof transfers his London home to Yates while taking a Hutchence-owned home, with Geldof living in Kent with partner Jeanne Marine. The couple, parents of three daughters, divorced after a decade of marriage.
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London
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Yates
Michael Hutchence
Kent
Jeanne Marine
Odessa weighing new rules for sexually oriented businesses
An advisory committee proposes strict Odessa ordinances restricting location to commercial zones, distance from churches and schools, and sign size and brightness. Opponents fear constitutional freedom of expression and property rights violations. Voters are asked to respond via phone survey, fax, or email before Thursday midnight. names are optional unless quoted.
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Link
Freedom.com
Odessa
Odessa Midland area rated good place to live by residents
A Money magazine survey ranks Odessa and Midland high for housing and job growth but low for leisure and education. Critics question crime reporting changes while local officials defend the ranking as reflecting real quality of life. Community leaders say growth should focus on weak areas to sustain progress. Local residents debate the magazine’s Leisure and dining scores.
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Ira Hellman
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Bob Hammerman
Susan Brown
United Way
Ector County
John Brown
Albuquerque
Margie Green
Dottie
Mobil
Hellman
Texas
Pick 3 Lottery Numbers From Texas TLC Office Note
Up to date Lotto Texas and Pick 3 results are available via call and press. Unofficial numbers circulate until the Texas Lottery Commission verifies them. TLC office is in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd with main contact (915) 368 5243.
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Man wins 3.7 million lottery jackpot in Texas
Bobby Adams of Pasadena collected a first installment of 187 270.45 from a 3 702 270.45 prize tied to the June 8 drawing. The six winning numbers were 4 5 6 10 41 46. Adams sought minimal publicity and did not specify future plans.
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Bobby Adams
Pasadena
Adams
Correction clears water rate increase in Odessa report
In the June 11 issue a correction states the Colorado River Municipal Water District did not raise its rate to the city of Odessa last year, not that Odessa’s water rate increase did not occur. The correction clarifies the district’s billing action rather than the city’s rates.
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Colorado River
Powell fugitive from Odessa arrest ends long search
Powell, named on a television show as a long time fugitive, was tracked down after a broad effort by the sheriff's department FBI Crime Stoppers and family. Bondsman Tom Barker said Powell had 12 felony warrants, mostly drug related, and was sentenced in May 1995 to eight years for assaulting Odessa Officer Arlen Fisher. Powell was jailed again in May 1995 on cocaine possession after being released pending an appeal.
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Boston
Barry
WRKO
White
Harborlights
Boston Harbor
Leslie Gold
Lauri Kramer
Nancy Shack
Barker
Powell
Sheriff's Department
FBI
Arizona
Ector
Odessa
Arlen Fisher
Permian Basin Drug Task Force
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Irvin Case Nears Trial After Drug Bust Indictment
First Assistant D A Norm Kinne described Irvin as just barely across the line in Dallas County. With a gag order in place and a June 24 trial date for cocaine and marijuana charges, Irvin left the courthouse after a pre trial hearing. Grand jury indictments were returned April 1 against Irvin and two women, Jasmine Nabwangu and Angela Beck, for marijuana possession and cocaine charges. Prosecutors plan to resubmit the case quickly and expect a brief grand jury session.
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Dallas County
Norm Kinne
Alvarez
Irvin
Cowboys
Kinne
Irving
Alfredo Roberts
Ms. Beck
Ms. Nabwangu
Roberts
Odessa American User's Guide Overview
The Odessa American prints a morning guide outlining address and postage details for subscribers and postmasters. It notes reproduction restrictions, advertisement rights, and liability limits for errors or omissions in advertising.
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Odessa
Bassam
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