Census letters offer multilingual forms amid address errors
Wurtz notes census letters in Spanish and four other languages will reach up to 85 percent of Ector County residents, despite misaddressed envelopes due to extra digits. Bar codes will guide delivery, with officials assuring counts won’t be affected. Forms include six and 37 questions, with April 15 as the final return date and a kickoff event planned at Ector Junior High.
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Skilled labor shortage prompts training push in Odessa
Local business leaders cite a shortage of skilled workers as a barrier to expansion. Companies like TIE and Southwestern Bell rely on staffing services while urging state programs to fund training for unskilled workers. Odessa College offers affordable software courses as government programs aim to boost retraining.
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Gotti divorce rumors denied by Carmine Agnello
Carmine Agnello rejects reports of a split with Victoria Gotti after a New York Post story cited anonymous sources. He says the couple remains married and blames federal authorities for the rumor. Gotti is a best selling novelist and Agnello faces racketeering charges from January.
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Norwegian King and Queen Arrive in Paris for Official Visit
King Harald V and Queen Sonja arrived in Paris for a three day official visit their first since 1991. President Chirac and Bernadette greeted them at the Elysee as a drum corps performed the welcome.
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Texas considers teacher pay and health benefits reform
Legislators weigh keeping a minimum state salary while boosting pay in high demand areas and adding performance based bonuses. Education leaders note teacher shortages in math science and special education and push for district flexibility and a state health insurance program.
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Gunman in Wilkinsburg Rampage Kills Two, Injures Several
Police chased a gunman identified as Taylor through Wilkinsburg after he shot four people at Burger King and McDonald’s. Two victims died, two were hospitalized in critical condition. The shooter set his fifth floor apartment on fire before surrendering as officers closed the building. hostages were released.
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Oil reserves not to be released yet amid price surge
Richardson said the 565 million barrel government reserve will not be tapped now as a precaution while warning prices could rise with summer demand. He noted a potential swap option if supply tightens, as lawmakers push measures to curb price manipulation and OPEC considers boosting output. OPEC members meet March 27 to set production plans.
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Texas Lottery Draws Missing Numbers Mystery
Wednesday drawing leaves officials scrambling as numbers 42 45 37 29 appear in stray records. Est. $4 million jackpot remains unresolved while players await corrected results and official verification from Texas Lottery authorities.
No tickets match as AP reports brief update
By The Associated Press five eight four indicates no tickets match in the current query.
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Coldest Winter 1978 79 in Lower 48 history linked events
Summary notes tie a calendar of 1978 79 weather with events such as Tim Conway education details, the last rear engine VW roll out in 1978 and contemporaneous U.S. historical milestones including Moscone Harvey Milk shooting Atlantic City casino opening and Judith Krantz Scruples publication.
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Odessa American publication line and address
Odessa American notice lines include the paper name Odessa American and mailing address 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 RO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952 with USPS second class postage paid statement.
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