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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1999

Page

2

Escapee Jones Caught After 2 Day Manhunt at Estelle Unit

Jones, serving 26 years for murder and related charges, fled Estelle Unit Sunday, dodging about 300 authorities in a two day pursuit across swampy terrain. He slipped free by handcuffs, climbed fences, and was recaptured near the prison. Warden Thaler noted minor injuries and a passive mood upon return.

Brock Jones Dallas Estelle North America Rick Thaler Justice of the Peace Department of Public Safety Ellis Martin Gurule Gurule Trinity River Allan Polansky Texas Board of Criminal Justice Polansky Mac Stringfellow San Antonio Stringfellow

Bush scandal inquiry tracks down 25 year old rumors

West Texas reporter probes a 25 year old Bush connection as McLeaish and Chavez dispute any link to George Bush Jr. The Star confirms reporter Richard Gooding was pursuing a Bush story while Bush aides dismiss inquiries.

McLeaish Bush Midland George Bush Jr Chavez the Star Richard Gooding David Beckwith West Texas Beckwith

Correction quotes Judge Connally on bond for Hinojos

Judge Bill McCoy issued a warrant for Carlos Cain Hinojos after a trip out of state. The correction notes the judge placed no restrictions on the bond and the speaker did not want Hinojos going to Las Vegas.

Odessa Carlos Cain Hinojos Connally Hinojos Las Vegas Bill McCoy

Zeta Jones reveals special friendship with Michael Douglas

London gossip notes Catherine Zeta Jones saying she cannot deny a very special friendship with Michael Douglas. She praises him as supportive, charming, and a true gentleman after being photographed with him at his Majorca retreat. He is described as easy to feel good with.

London Catherine Zeta Jones Michael Douglas Jones Hello Michael Zorro Douglas Majorca

Drownings surge as summer heat grips republics

Officials report drownings in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus soaring this June. In Moscow 122 deaths occurred June 1 to 27, with Belarus seeing 365 and Ukraine nearly 1,000 in six months. Alcohol, indifference, few pools, and scarce lifeguards worsen the crisis.

Republics Ukraine Russia Belarus Moscow Videneyev Progodich Yelizarov

Odessa mail carrier Tew retires after 38 years of service

Tew, a veteran Odessa postal carrier, reflects on 38 years sorting and delivering mail, avoiding major incidents and earning a one million mile safe driving award. Supervisors praise his hard work and character, noting he won’t be easily replaced as he contemplates retirement.

Pat Eubanks Odessa Tew Jeff Thomsen Thomsen

Medicare politics and the GOP alternative in congressional race context

The piece analyzes how Medicare drug coverage proposals affect the 2000 elections as Republicans seek a bipartisan alternative. It notes Hastert Lott and Armey cautious about a government plan, while Gramm and Armey urge a tailored 31 percent solution. It mentions polls showing support for drug coverage and the likely GOP emphasis on low income senior drug coverage and tax breaks to counter Democratic campaigns.

House Dennis Hastert Senate Trent Lott Texas Phil Gramm Dick Armey Hastert Lott Armey White House Clinton Republican National Committee National Medicare Commission GOP

Legislature clash over radioactive waste disposal limits

Rep. Warren Chisum says the state should not accept waste without a low-level permit, warning of possible retaliation by the Legislature. The bill, reshaped by Sen. Buster Brown to let private firms hold licenses, was blocked by Chisum who worries about cleanup costs after the half-life of radionuclides. He argues the state must oversee environmental protection and long term cleanup.

Warren Chisum Pampa DOE Chisum Buster Brown Blake Jackson

Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Reported for Cash 5 and Pick 3

Tuesday June 29 results show Cash 5 numbers 17 19 21 23 25 and Pick 3 numbers 9 80. InfoLine provides up-to-date Lotto Texas numbers via phone 580-4636 option 6600.

Lotto Texas InfoLine

World War II era airfield graves in Lake Michigan mire

In the postwar period about 300 to 400 airplanes settled in the bottom mud near Glenview Naval Air Station Illinois where naval fliers trained flight deck landings. The text mixes trivia and personal notes about randomness and odd questions from L. M. Boyd with contact details.

Lake Michigan Glenview Naval Air Station Illinois

Odessa American Publication Notice Details

Public notice text describes mailing, postage, and address details for the Odessa American newspaper. It includes publication frequency, USPS registration, and official post office boxes for address changes. No event or named entities beyond the newspaper and location are present.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa

Odessa American Classifieds and Contact Information

Reader contact numbers and staff roles for the Odessa American include editors and departments, with subscription rates and delivery support hours. The page lists advertising contacts, fax lines, and customer service times, along with a note on the newspaper's liability for ads.

Odessa American

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