Mexican fighter squadron exhibit at Confederate Air Force Museum
A Sunday feature reviews the Mexican fighter squadron exhibit at the Confederate Air Force Museum. A national fatherhood initiative leader argues for teaching children they are not random in an indifferent universe. Travel history is explored at Old Hickory's Nashville retreat as state track and field finals advance.
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Confederate Air Force Museum
National
Old Hickory
Nashville
Government talks with Microsoft aim to ease unit orders
Department lawyers in talks with Microsoft seek to simplify how computer customers order new machines with optional software like Netscape for browsers or WordPerfect for word processing instead of the full Microsoft suite. The move hinges on potential government action to end Microsoft's practice of tying numerous features to Windows, the operating system used on about 90 percent of the world's PCs.
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Microsoft
Netscape
WordPerfect
Marfa Grass Fire Threatens Homes Across Terrain
Firefighters from Texas Forest Service and area volunteers battle a large grass fire near Marfa as 17 mph winds and dry conditions hinder containment. Crews use ground and air tactics to create fire breaks. two ranch headquarters and six homes saved, six houses and a power line threatened, with a ten day containment hope.
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Texas Department of Transportation
U.S. Border Patrol
Texas Forest Service
Lou Sloat
Sloat
Jo Schweikhard Moss
Division of Emergency Management
Marfa
Texas
Edwards County
del Rio
Volunteers bring relief to hundreds of firefighters
Permian Basin Red Cross volunteers traveled Friday to Chinati Mountains between Marfa and Presidio to deliver food water and supplies to hundreds of firefighters battling a 50000 acre grass fire. Local volunteers from Odessa and Midland joined, with more en route, as hot dry conditions persist and donations are sought at 120 E Second St.
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Red Cross
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Marfa
Presidio
Teresa Johnson
Permian Basin Red Cross
Sue Hickman
Dug
Sybil Edwards
Imogene [Cq] Courtney
Johnson
E. Second St
Billie King wins Elizabeth Blackwell Award for advocacy
Geneva New York honored Billie King for advancing women in sports and tennis. She founded the WTA and the Women’s Sports Foundation after her Battle of the Sexes win, highlighting women's achievements as part of the landscape.
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N.Y
Billie Eee
King
William Smith Colleges
Women’s Tennis Association
Women’s Sports Foundation
Bobby Riggs
Sinatra Remembered by Stars in RousingTribute
In Los Angeles Ronald Reagan and Nancy lauded Frank Sinatra while Mia Farrow recalled their 1966 marriage and his enduring friendship. Bono Johnny Carson Bruce Springsteen and Bruce Springsteen offered vivid tributes praising his impact on music and culture. The 1996 80th birthday gala marked one of his last public appearances with Springsteen delivering a heartfelt line to Sinatra.
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Tulsa Library Trust
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Los Angeles
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Nancy
Heaven
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Mia Farrow
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Johnny Carson
New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen
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Frank
Brother
Evacuation Rush As Americans Press For Flights Out
Thousands of Americans and expatriates besiege airport counters and travel agents since Thursday seeking seats. Many flights to nearby cities are fully booked. Officials say the move is prudent to prevent disorder as crowds push for limited seating. Britain Australia Canada and others urge citizens to depart. Japan weighs evacuation plans. Embassy officials told crowds to return by nightfall Saturday amid warnings of potential chaos.
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Roy
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Japan
U.S
Tom Jones
Parolee Miller Under Satellite Surveillance in Texas
Wesley Miller, freed under strict monitoring, will be watched by satellite systems at a daily cost near nine dollars as part of a high tech parole program. Prosecutors and victim relatives condemn the crime and press for continued restrictions while state officials tout the test case’s potential.
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Iona
Texas
Miller
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Mike Moncrief
Fort Worth
Retha Stratton
River Oaks
Rona Stratton Smith
Victor Rodriguez
Parole Board
ABS
Asm 3 Alge
Posey
Ahi Nare
Pentagon
U.S
Smith
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers May 15 Cash 5 and Pick 3
Friday May 15 drawing results show Cash 5 numbers 6 9 14 24 33 and Pick 3 9 50. Up-to-date Lotto Texas, Pick 3 and Cash 5 results available via hotline 580-4636 then 6600.
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Lotto Texas
Odd Qs and Quips From L M Boyd on Birds and Beliefs
L M Boyd surveys quirky bits from science and history. He notes that owls have larger eardrums than other birds in dissections and asks why Jupiter’s red lightning appears, suggesting hydrogen thickness matters. He includes pithy quotes from Liz Smith and J B Priestley and shares contact details.
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Jupiter
Earth
Correction: Jill Miller Omitted From Awards List
A May 8 report on Ector County Independent School District Excellence Awards failed to include Jill Miller in the list of cited teachers. The correction notes her omission in the awards feature and clarifies the proper honoree roster.
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Ector County Independent School District
Jill Miller
Odessa American contact and delivery numbers
In Odessa American contact details list main circulation 337-OACOA and toll free 800-375-4661 with email OA link.freedom.com and website WWW.Oaca.com Subscriptions and delivery problems are handled at 337-7314 Out-of-town line 1-888-375-OACA and fax 333-7753.
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Oacoa
Freedom.com
Oaca.com
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