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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1998
Page
13
A reader recounts receiving invasive Jerry Springer mailings after ordering a gag video. After contacting the show’s 800 number, the exchange turns into an on-air style brainstorm about a possible episode, revealing a satire of media manipulation and viewer manipulation for ratings.
University of New Mexico and Sandia researchers will study meteorite samples from eastern New Mexico, with the largest piece to be brought to UNM next week. Meteorite falls, though rare, are scientifically valuable, and one site in Nashville was also affected.
WCS asserts victory as Fifth Circuit dismisses rehearing while DOE's Fernald disposal contract goes to Envirocare of Utah. WCS vows to pursue due process challenges in district court, citing DOE procedure and state licensing issues amid stalled project. Envirocare hopes to proceed. NRC license role noted.
The West of the Pecos Rodeo in Pecos runs July 1 to 4 with 712 contestants in roping and riding events. Slack June 29-30. PRCA stars include Dan Mortenson Ty Murry Gilbert Carrillo Charles Pogue Chuck Barnes Steve Northcott and Shot Branham. Bad Company Rodeo supplies stock.
The Odessa Midland region saw the jobless rate climb from 4.2 percent in April to 4.5 percent in May with the statewide average steady at 4.3 percent. Officials cite seasonal student job-seeking as a key factor and note similar upticks in 19 metro areas.
The new Century Theaters in Odessa features 12 digital sound stadium seating screens and wall to wall displays. Opening night drew hundreds with Brianna Lisenbe among the first in line and two donated cans of food per guest for the West Texas Food Bank. Residents praise the state of the art complex and expect less travel to Midland for films.
The Odessa Crime Stoppers unit marked its 15th anniversary with a reception at Temple Baptist Church. Police officials credited the program with 1995 awards, 10,000 calls, 1,831 arrests, 2,307 offenses cleared, $9 million in narcotics seized, $175,000 in rewards, and noted reductions in teen drinking due to tips.
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