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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 2003

Page

2

Train cars derail near Los Angeles scattering lumber on homes

Derailment of multiple train cars near Los Angeles hurled lumber onto nearby houses and a closet, with witnesses recalling a bloody hand gesture. Authorities discuss sidetracking routes, noting high speeds made diversions perilous and grounding hopes in safer final stopping places.

Los Angeles Janee Saucedo Washington, D.C Sara Bromley

Juneteenth Activities Highlight Community Voices

Williams notes Juneteenth gathering featuring food and fellowship while James Redic discusses limited annual participation due to calendar conflicts raising attendance barriers for some attendees.

Williams James Redic

Medicare expansion wrangles over cost and coverage

A near party line Senate vote sent a Medicare reform bill to the House floor. The plan costs about 400 billion over a decade and would require seniors to use PPOs under federal coverage. Budget Office estimates vary on enrollment impact and discussions center on employer coverage and funding. Senator Frist cautions against extremes while lawmakers seek a compromise with Kyl and other conservatives.

Fed Con Senate Bill Frist R-Tenn Kyl

Royals and sports icons spark chatter at golden jubilee events

Elizabeth II’s golden jubilee last June drew comment from Osbourne on royal reactions to his Paranoid performance. Beckham fielded questions from fans about hairstyles while discussing future plans as a long career nears a potential new chapter.

Mark Elizabeth II Osbourne William

Novelist and director sue Warner Bros over Exorcist profits

Los Angeles reports that the author of The Exorcist and the 1973 film director filed suit against Warner Bros alleging minimal profits from the project. A Superior Court judge heard arguments but did not dismiss the case, with Warner Bros contending it bears no financial responsibility to the plaintiffs who were hired for the film.

Los Angeles Warner Bros TBS Superior Court

Police raise talk and regional wage survey discussed

Gary Rowe president of the Professional Police Officers Association wants a raise for all, noting possible salary inequities. Regionals six cites surveyed for trends. city council faces tax rise or layoffs or other funding changes. OPD and OFD lists show positions eyed for cuts if a budget gap persists.

Gary Rowe The Professional Police Officers Association Rowe Aneat Tome OPD OFD

Odessa American contact details and postage notice

The Odessa American lists its mailing address second class postage location and postmaster details. It provides the Odessa office address 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas and P.O. Box 2952 for address changes. A main phone number 337-6262 is given for contact hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and an out of town line 800 375 4661 is provided.

E. 4Th Street Odessa Odessa American P.O Oaoa

Classified Ad Rates and Contact Details in Odessa American

An OCR fragment presents advertising rates and contact numbers for the Odessa American. It lists subscription prices, mail rates, and weekends offers, along with sectioned phone lines for business and circulation management. The text emphasizes ad submissions and protections for the newspaper content.

Weird News Roundup Hits Global Oddities

Chuck Shen notes curious events from Japan to New Orleans and Boston. A deputy governor in Akita resigns amid criticism over pachinko gambling during a quake period while acting governor. Cockfight breeders sue the federal government over transport restrictions seen as ethnic discrimination. A Boston gas station booth incident ends with a dead man at the wheel and a death ruled.

Japan Imapate Akita New Orleans Boston

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