Satellite Outage Knocks Out U S Pager Service
A malfunctioning communications satellite Galaxy 4, operated by PanAmSat, disrupted pager service for 80 to 90 percent of the nations 40 million to 45 million users. Pagesnet and Digicom Services reported major outages with ground-based transmitters partly mitigating. Television networks relying on Galaxy 4 for feed transmission also faced disruptions across several markets in the United States.
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Tampa officer killings linked to suspect with violent past
A suspect in Tampa killed two police detectives Randy Bell and Rick Childers after a car pursuit that began with the death of his 4 year old son. He fled, hijacked a vehicle, and shot a state trooper James Crooks before retreating to a gas station as a SWAT standoff unfolded. Police recovered rifles at the scene including an AK-47 variant.
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Elton John plans own management company in Atlanta shift
Elton John, splitting from manager John Reid who began guiding him in 1971, may form Elton John Management Ltd with Colin Bell as managing director in London. Reid has also advised Queen Simple Minds and George Michael.
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CPR Mom Credits Good Samaritan for Baby Rescue
Wilson praises Robert Menefee who sprang into action when baby Ryan stopped breathing. He and his wife Sylvia, YMCA worker, taught CPR. Ryan recovered after ER breathing treatment and went home. Wilson urges mandatory life saving classes for new parents before hospital discharge.
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Nimitz Uniform Policy Draws Board Debate
Board x members consider using school funds to buy uniforms prompting concerns over long term district costs if other schools adopt the policy. Five citizens spoke for and against. supporters cite calmer classrooms and unity while opponents warn it infringes free speech. Exemption guidelines for religious reasons to be developed.
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Family gathers for private Sinatra vigil and funeral
Frank Sinatra lies in a gardenia topped casket as Cardinal Mahony leads a private vigil at Good Shepherd Church in Beverly Hills attended by Gregory Peck Kirk Douglas Robert Wagner Don Rickles Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme Mia Farrow and Barbara Sinatra. The national icons will later observe his burial at Desert Memorial Park Cathedral City with a military honor guard after the funeral.
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Dolly” Sinatra
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Fed seen delaying rate hike as Asia risk looms
Analysts warn inflation remains contained but Asia turmoil could pressure global rates. U.S. inflation has cooled, with April unemployment at 4.3 percent and housing construction down 2.3 percent, sparking debate on timing of a summer or fall rate increase.
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Japan
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Fed
David Jones
Aubrey G. Lanston & Co
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers May 19 Cash 5 and Pick 3
Winning Cash 5 numbers are 11 13 18 33 and 5 19. Pick 3 results show 4 7 9. Up-to-date Lotto Texas details are available via InfoLine by calling 580-4636 and selecting option 6600.
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Small talk from a busy era of quotes and trivia
A collage of trivia and mild social commentary cites Scottish names in American cities, winged grasshoppers in Oklahoma, and debates on whether a politician with children gains votes by being photographed with them. It questions meaning of corn on skis and notes depression among lawyers, ending with contact details for L M Boyd.
Odessa American Daily Publication Note
The Odessa American is published every morning in Odessa Texas at 2226 Shoat Doeesa and serves as the local newspaper for the community with standard daily editions and local news coverage.
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Out-of-Town Subscription Information for Odessa American
The Odessa American circulation section lists contact options for out-of-town subscribers. It provides phone numbers 800-375-4661 and 337-7314, an OA email, the website link www.oaca.com, and a toll free 1-888-375-OACA line, along with a fax number 333-7753 for circulation issues.
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