Career Center approach sparks mixed feelings in Odessa
An Odessa Chamber luncheon featured Dr. John K. Brown presenting the Ector County Independent School District Career Center concept. The plan aims to equip high school graduates with marketable job skills, though critics say it underscores insufficient preparation by schools for real work life. Poor William, aged 14, recalls learning work skills before college and argues degrees should not be the sole path to employment.
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Ector County Independent School District
Aust
Ssa American
William
Odessa
John K. Brown
Brown
Pedimers
Wiliam
Idalou High School
Career Center
Jim Hanks Aims To Shine Beyond His Brother
New York actor Jim Hanks, 33, who doubled for Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, previews his own film work and a lead in Tuba City Blues. He acknowledges the run his brother gained fame creates publicity but says it’s not his fault they are related.
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Buford
Jim Hanks
People Magazine
Drawing date and jackpot for March 4 1995 lottery
The notice lists drawing date as Saturday March 4 1995 with an estimated jackpot of 11 million dollars. It states the event details in a concise public notice style. No names or organizations are provided in the readable text.
Deaf man blinded in sign language attack in Minneapolis
Latell Chaney, 20, blinded in one eye after attackers gouged his eyes with a broken bottle, mistaking his sign language for gang signs. Police charged two men with second degree assault and sought three more suspects as inquiries continued.
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Minneapolis
Latell Chaney
Robert Tichich
Chaney
Unclaimed funds list prompts checks and memories across West Texas
A Texas unclaimed property list draws attention from Brewster to Reeves counties as residents react to possible missed state payments. Sheriff’s deputies, doctors, and locals recall small checks, notably a $56 item on an old list, with many awaiting notices and paperwork. The treasurer’s office urges verification via state hotlines and provides steps to reclaim funds within 60 days.
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Brewster
Presidio
Alpine
Arnold
Terlingua
Brewster County
Alfred Allee
Alice
Doe
Oeneral ‘Hd Post
Cape
Croy
Fort Davis
James D. Luecke
Luecke
FBI
Tom Kirspel
Midland
Sharon J. Kirspel
Mission Radio
Big Spring
Lions Club of
Sonora
Odessa
Coahoma Beauty Shop
Community Council of
Reeves County
Pecos
Aztec Gas
St. Joseph Altar Society
Kermit
Penwell
Tejas Cattle Co
Marfa
Texas
The
Treasury
Selma Remembers 1965 March and Voters Rights Pulse
The Selma march anniversary recalls the Edmund Pettus Bridge clash as protesters faced tear gas and police. Civil rights leaders like King and Lewis faced renewed scrutiny while Black political power grows, yet segregation lingers in schools and churches. Local voices split on voting and change, with memories of Viola Liuzzo and ongoing racial tensions shaping commentary.
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Selma
State
Edmund Rae
Joseph Lowery
Southern Christianip Conference
U.S
John Lewis
D-Ga
Hank Sanders
Sanders
Smitherman
Dallas
The
Elks Club
Rush
Zola Myles
Montgomery
Viola Liuzzo
Detroit
Liuzzo
GA 1995 CRP shifts risk of land idling and leases
A GAO review outlines CRP effects through 1995 to 1997, noting nearly 10 percent of cropland idled to prop up prices and debate over extending the program. It discusses buffer strips, wildlife habitat gains, possible 30 year easements, and stricter erosion standards to keep farm program eligibility while costs fall. The report highlights Plains and Mountain states and changes from 1986.
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Agriculture Department
Island of Plains
North Dakota
Texas Panhandle
Corn Belt
Great Lakes
GAO
Data Society of
Sngram
Dakotas
Montana
Odessa American Ad Notices and Contact Details
An Odessa American classified notice style excerpt lists postal address changes to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952 and contact numbers for Advertising Director and Classified departments. It notes the paper reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements and limits liability for errors or omissions.
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Odessa
Pone Cecil
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