Anniversary series recalls Odessa American history across five decades
A Odessa American anniversary capsule series chronicles 50 years under Freedom Communications Inc. The writer notes 1948 as the year R C Hoiles purchased the paper and recalls front page stories, local figures like Byron Townsend and Patrolman Pat T Kelly, and postwar prices. The column reflects on past training camps, oil costs, and living prices, inviting reader memories.
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Odessa American
Freedom Communications Inc
R.C. Hoiles
Freedom
Byron Townsend
Pat T. Kelly
Odessa
Kelly
Dallas
China
Odessa High
Fort Davis
Bob Harrell
Sinatra, companions mugged in Beverly Hills
Frank Sinatra's widow Barbara Marx Sinatra, 71, son Robert Marx, and two friends were mugged in Beverly Hills losing about $17,000 in cash and valuables. No injuries. assailants not identified, though a composite sketch was prepared from statements given by Marx and the Schlatters.
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Sinatra
Beverly Hills
Calif
Frank Sinatra
Barbara Marx Sinatra
Robert Marx
George Schlatter
Edward T. Kreins
Marx
Schlatters
Gore rallies Texas Democrats amid GOP gains and welfare push
Vice President Gore addressed a town hall at the Southwestern Bell YMCA urging bipartisan welfare to work efforts. He highlighted a $76 million federal grant for Texas to move long term welfare recipients into jobs, noting Texas must provide $38 million in matching funds. Diane Rath of the Texas Workforce Commission spoke on state readiness and collaboration.
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GOP
Senate
George W. Bush
U.S
Gore
LBJ
Henry B. Gonzalez
Ann Richards
Lloyd Bentsen
Sam Rayburn
Barbara Jordan
Garry Maruo
John Sharp
Pete Laney
U.S. House
Garry Mauro
United States
Bush
Mauro
Southwestern Bell Ymca
Diane Rath
Texas Workforce Commission
Rath
County sex crimes prosecutor racks up courtroom wins
Top story notes the county’s new sex crimes prosecutor delivering a string of impressive courtroom victories. Life & Arts highlights an area woman pursuing her ancestor’s history who inspired a writer’s portrayal of Wild Bill. Commentary urges clearer language for a more positive future as World Cup knockout rounds begin with 16 nations alive.
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Life & the Arts
Wild Bill
Ward County faces hospital cashflow crisis at Ward County Memorial
Watson describes hospital as vital to the economy and urges community action. A late emergency meeting discussed transferring funds and delaying retirement contributions to aid Ward County Memorial, which has cut 30 full-time positions amid a study of further reductions.
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Lubbock Methodist Hospital
Watson
Jim Bullard
Covenant
Ward County Memorial
Robinson
Ward
Sam Massey
Massey
Clinton Jiang open talks at Tiananmen to ease bans
Clinton and Jiang reviewed an honor guard at Tiananmen Square as a sweltering morning ceremony marked a shift in U S China relations. China agreed to tighter missile export controls and broader chemicals lists while allowing inspections of high tech American experts. Officials warned China’s security actions for dissidents clouded the visit and U S concern was voiced.
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Tiananmen Square
Clinton
Tiananmen
Jiang
People’s Liberation Army
China
South Asia
United States
Mao Tsetung
America
White House
Sandy Berger
Texas Lottery Draw Results and Contact Info
Up-to-date Lotto Texas Cash 5 and Pick 3 numbers are listed with the draws on Friday June 27. For latest results call InfoLine at 580-4636 and press 6600.
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Lotto Texas
InfoLine
Informed Source by L M Boyd Snippets and quips on science and culture
A compact collection of wry observations and trivia from L M Boyd including notes on murder law, animal behavior, fish sizes, proverbs, Fulton's Clermont, a Turner quip, a lyrebird riddle, and contact info for Boyd from Seattle.
Odessa American Readers' Guide Ad Office Contacts
The Odessa American advertises contact details for readers guides including main number 337 OACA out of town line 800 375 4661 and fax 337 7314. Customer service hours are listed for weekdays and weekends with subscribing and delivery problem assistance and a website www oaca com.
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