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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2009
Page
1
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Nick Samaneigo and Jessica Velasquez win first place in Permian High School prom. They receive $100 gift certificates to Music City Mall and other prizes from Rockin Q Texas Burger Taco Villa and Blockbuster Video. Albany Hawkins and Alan Castillogos take second place with movie passes to Big Sky Drive-In and Rosa’s Cafe certificate.
David Johnson the running preacher continues his campaign to raise funds for The Crisis Center serving seven counties. He runs today at Huntsville State Park in the Hog's Hunt 50k event. Also note Odessa Humane Society shot clinic today at Odessa Feed Store 6436 N Moss Ave from 9 am to 3 pm.
Suburban Detroit officers responding to a 9 1 1 call about a cougar inside a drain pipe in Warren shocked a large stuffed cat with a stun gun. The improvised crisis drew the patrols attention as they dealt with a misleading sighting until the “cougar” turned out to be fluff.
GM told around 1100 of its dealers they will be dropped by late next year joining Chrysler in slashing about 1900 dealerships. The move aims to shrink an oversized network causing price pressure, with many communities losing a major local advertiser and jobs. Alan Bigelow in Cleveland urged a near centennial rite as his family business faces the hit. The plan reflects broader auto industry pain across cities nationwide.
Aaron Bragman, an automotive industry analyst, says GM and Chrysler cutbacks could wipe out about 100,000 jobs. The report notes competitive dealer pricing pressures and cites industry concerns as GM and Chrysler plan workforce reductions.
Vietnam veterans Jerry McNelly of Sun City Arizona and Victor Richmond of San Antonio reunited at Ray's Equipment Odessa during day three of the Run for the Wall ten day trek from California to Washington D C They recalled joint peril in a Vietnamese bunker and spoke of brothers in arms as about 500 riders and 200 spectators helped early Memorial Day festivities in Odessa.
The 1965 Permian football team gathered for a reunion in Odessa as former players recall the season that won the program its first state championship. Head coach Gene Mayfield joined the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in Waco, while assistant Leland Hensley notes the unit’s close, indistinguishable camaraderie. Activities include a Friday dinner at Hensley’s home, a team photo by the playoff sign, and a Sunday pool tournament.
The team beat by 6 to secure the state title game loss, finishing 13-1 overall. This marked the first season under head coach Gene Mayfield, who would go on to coach six seasons, with the defense allowing more than 12 points only once.
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