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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2000
Page
1
TxDOT will resurface a three mile stretch of Business 20 from west of County Road West to I 20 starting today. The project will take about three months. Motorists should expect rough pavement during milling. For more information call Dan Dalager at 498 4770.
A West Texas jury convicted David Earl Johnson of involuntary manslaughter in the 1989 death of 14 month old Anthony Lynn Culifer and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and a $2000 fine. A second autopsy later ruled the death due to natural causes. The case followed revelations about pathologist Erdmann and past autopsy practices. The mother had suspected Johnson in 1993. exhumation occurred in 1998 for further testing.
Philippine police with FBI agents raided a Manila apartment and arrested bank employee Reomel Ramones connected to the ILOVEYOU virus case. Relatives hinted the real culprit could be the girlfriend’s unemployed sister, who recently graduated from a computer school. Officers seized diskettes, wires, phones, and other computer items. Ramones was later taken to the NBI for questioning.
The Associated Press notes a heat surge across West Texas with Abilene 106 and San Angelo 102 breaking long standing records. Cities from Odessa to Wichita Falls report 101 to 103 degrees as drought persists for about five years. Forecasters expect a slight dip toward 100 by Thursday with possible tropical storm remnants offering minor relief. Local residents describe the heat as unreal and seek earlier errands and indoor cooling.
A Research International USA survey of 870 Americans shows fat content tops concerns about food in 1996 with 46 percent citing it, cholesterol next at 12 percent. The report notes multiple responses.
At the Chicago trade show food makers unveil fat heavy items including Sara Lee Calzone Creations with up to 12 grams saturated fat and Kraft cheesecake snacks as everyday indulgences. Oscar Mayer Lunchables sweet rolls and office friendly snacks aim to boost weekday meals as consumers ease fat and calorie worries. Nestle expands with new product versions amid the showcase.
Houston based case centers on Angel Maturino Resendiz accused of nine murders across Texas Illinois and Kentucky from 1997 to 1999. His attorney Allen Tanner claims the drifter is insane and should be found not guilty. trial began over physician Claudia Benton slaying in Houston.
The Odessa American joins over 250 daily papers in switching to a narrower web width. Readers often do not notice the change as presses run four-up on large rolls, impacting layout but maintaining content.
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