Sinatra shares Christmas mercy with Harlem homeless friends
New York legend Frank Sinatra and aide Jilly Rizzo, in the mid 1980s, visit Patsy’s pizza in Harlem after a late night. Sinatra buys pizza and beer for hungry homeless men, inviting more to join, handing Patsy a roll of hundreds to keep them supplied through New Year’s, promising more.
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Citizenship tests and KKK protests in Odessa column
Poor William compares naturalized citizens to KKK hecklers at the Ector County Courthouse and ponders what it means to be a good Christian. He argues citizenship should reflect character rather than birth, and notes naturalization rules allow only two observers. The piece ends with a light email humor section and well wishes.
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Ector County
United States
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Solomon
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Help Info
Lotto Texas numbers are 12 22 24 30 34 for Saturday June 27 with an est 14 million jackpot. Pick 3 and Cash 5 results available via InfoLine at 580-4636 option 6600. Note unofficial until verification by the Texas Lottery Commission. Odessa regional office at 4682 E University Blvd, phone (915) 368-5243.
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No ticket matches Lotto Texas numbers Saturday night
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday for the twice weekly Lotto Texas. Officials estimate the prize at 14 million dollars. The six numbers were 5 12 22 24 30 34. Wednesday’s drawing is expected to be worth about 19 million dollars.
Texans See Bilingual Education Endorsed in Poll
A June 1 12 UT Office of Survey Research poll of 1014 Texas adults shows 38 support native language for a period and 36 favor both languages for students with limited English proficiency. Margin ±3 points with many age and ethnicity views cited.
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Truan
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West Texas Fireworks Ban Details From Odessa News
County commissioners ban aerial rockets and finned devices amid drought, urging safety as vendors stock sparklers and party floats. City sponsors plan July 4 downtown display while safe sites around the county prepare for private launches with volunteer fire departments present.
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Staci Brown
Main Street
Odessa
West Texas
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Odessa Jaycees
Baer
David
David Baer
Don Bonifay
Bonifay
Tuminowski
Mr. W
Tracie Crudgington
Chad Preston
George McKee
Jonathan McWilliams
McWilliams
Odessa Year in Review 10 Months Since Enlistment
Odessans formed the Community Chest the forerunner of United Way in October. Contributions exceeded the $58 000 goal by 5 000. A committee sought to declare Odessa a defense area to secure contracts and reopen the Odessa Midland air terminal. Midland leaders clashed with the move.
Fred C. Gage remembered for civic and business leadership
Odessa publisher and civic leader Fred C. Gage is remembered for founding and guiding local institutions. A Southwestern University alumnus, he taught at Odessa High, led real estate ventures, and served in church and civic roles. Survived by wife Pauline and children, services set at First Baptist Church, burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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Odessa
Dennison, Gage and Cochran Real Estate
Gage and Cochran Real Estate and Insurance
Fred C. Gage
Gage
First Baptist Church
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Community Chest
Texas Association of Realtors
Texas Real Estate Foundation
National Association of Realtors
Masonic Lodge
Ernest Easley
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Former paperboy receives $50000 tip after death
Joplin Missouri AP Jack Lemons left his longtime newspaper carrier a 50000 tip upon his death at age 79. Kent Eberhardt who delivered the paper as a 13 year old recalls meeting Lemons who died June 14 after retiring in 1989.
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Jack Lemons
Kent Eberhardt
University of Kansas
Lemons
Eberhardt
Odessa American masthead notice
Odessa American announces its daily publication details with USPS posting and address information for readers. The note lists the newspaper name Odessa American, the street address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 and postmaster mail address PO Box 2952 Odessa 79760-2952.
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Odessa
Odessa American Ad Policy and Circulation Details
Readers guide contact and advertising terms appear. The Odessa American states it may reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish. Circulation subscriptions and delivery support numbers are listed along with customer service hours.
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