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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1999
Page
2
District Attorney John Smith says the state attorney general's office could not deliver indictments against the Permian Basin Drug Task Force. Former Task Force Commander Tom Finley says he still battles whispers of alleged wrongdoing.
Children at the Montessori School of Odessa exchange ties for unique handmade presents. Permian football hero Stoney Case continues his NFL pursuit, this time with the Indianapolis Colts, exploring a new opportunity.
Shortstop Shaud Williams, district MVP, scored the winning run to spark a celebratory parade. Odessa American commentator Chris Turner joined the riders, praising the team as the best in school history and deserving more.
West and Kay Gibson recall Bullock as a patriot who supported the John Ben Institute and the Confederate Air Force link to Midland. District Judge Gibson notes his role as Texas comptroller and wealth of government knowledge from 1978 to 1984. Officials credit his integrity, Odessa ties, and focus on Texas history over party politics.
Democratic and Republican leaders spar over gun control measures as a House vote stalls. The Senate backed background checks at gun shows and safety device requirements, while the House bill failed, leaving a unclear path to a Senate House compromise. Debate centers on timelines for background checks and definitions of gun shows.
Jay Leno hosted a Petersen Automotive Museum gala auction bidding for dinner with museum director Ken Gross. Funds climbed past $500 in under three minutes as 1,300 guests donated money at the event in Los Angeles.
Bob Bullock, a long time Texas Democrat turned powerful lieutenant governor, built a sweeping career from a 1956 Texas House seat to statewide influence. His tenure included tax reform, anti-trust work, education reforms, and aggressive debt recovery, earning him a reputation for sharp politics and relentless work. Despite health scares and personal challenges, he remained a central figure in Texas government, famously saying he had no time to die.
Brooks Fitch leads a $2 million memorial project at Freedman's Cemetery near downtown Dallas to honor more than 5,000 enslaved and freed Africans buried there. Detroit artist David Newton designed the sculpture and a granite poem slab, joining inscriptions by Dallas schoolchildren and a state historical marker. Critics say the portrayal should be more graphic to reflect the atrocities endured.
Winning numbers for Texas Million are 82 18 43 16 for Friday June 18. Cash 5 draws show 37 17 7 3 9 and Pick 3 TeT 4. Up-to-date lotto info is available via Infoline by calling 580-4636 and entering 6600.
A collage of trivia and quotes spans measurement tips for tree tape placement, retirees relocating south then north, ancient Rome duels, funerary origins of arena fights, famous sayings on happiness, herb anise notes, racing dogs eyes over noses, and a contact line for L. M. Boyd in Seattle.
The Odessa American prints the standard newspaper masthead with city, address, and postal details. It notes its publication frequency, mailing address, and post office procedures for address changes and USPS classifications.
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