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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2007
Page
1
Lottery draw results list winning numbers S49 10 19 35 3 92 and a bonus ball with a jackpot of $475000. Drawing date shown as Thursday May 3 with a reference to a Texas site wwwitxlottery.org for details.
A Power Play jackpot of $20 million is announced with the drawing date May 2. The lottery site www.omlottery.com is listed for more details and ticket information.
Queen Elizabeth visits Jamestown marking Virginia’s 400th anniversary while noting how much has changed since the first English settlers. The piece alludes to golf’s future distance, Don Imus hiring, a defamation suit against CBS Radio, and various other pop culture and political references.
Special report examines when the current hot market favors buying or renting. It weighs home value estimates, rent trends, and timing to help Odessa readers decide whether to buy or lease, with practical guidance for homeowners and buyers alike.
Jesse Core heads the First Baptist Church Praise Group singing a Christian spiritual during the Mayor's Prayer Lunch at the Odessa Country Club. The National Day of Prayer was observed across the country.
The Rev Neal Jeffrey of Prestonwood Baptist Church urged about 300 Odessa attendees to believe with conviction and impact their families churches and communities at Mayor Melton’s annual prayer event at Odessa Country Club. He spoke of his Baylor Bears days and stuttering, stressing faith in Jesus Christ as his savior. Local civic groups and city employees attended, with Roni Hampton noting the lunchtime format and preference over prior breakfast prayers.
The Odessa Optimist Club honors one girl and one boy each month as Young Texans from area high schools. February winners are Emily Rebecca Marquez and Mark Owens of Permian High. March honoree is Romi Sachi St. Mary Sanchez of Odessa High. April honoree is Brenna Pugh of Permian High.
A videotape from David Hasselhoff’s daughters shows the actor in a drunken episode, lying in a jeans outfit and eating a hamburger as a daughter urges restraint. Hasselhoff acknowledged the footage on Thursday, saying he is doing better now as a recovering alcoholic. The tape aired on several syndication entertainment shows and circulated online.
Obituaries list multiple individuals including Ramon Pifia Garcia Estelle Wilson Hembree Myrtle Lee Jones Spivey Louie Louise Willis Williams from Odessa along with Apolonios Rodriguez and Emma Lou Sappington in Midland and Don Duck Crafford Pinkie Slaton Pettis Anniece Hooker. Page 5B covers obituaries and death notices.
Walter M. Schirra Jr. a member of the original Mercury Seven famed for his skill and nerve, died Thursday at age 84. The report notes his rebel streak alongside his contributing role in early spaceflight legacy.
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