Fatal stabbing after road rage near M25 junction
A passenger in Maidstone was killed after signaling disapproval at a vehicle that cut in, then challenging the Land Rover driver who jumped out and fatally stabbed 21 year old Stephen Cameron. Cameron and his fiancée were en route to buy bagels when the confrontation occurred. Police seek the roaming driver based on the Land Rover license plate amid a surge of road rage coverage.
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Cairo Belly Dancer Sally jailed for indecent costume act
A sex change performer known as Sally was sentenced to one month in prison in Cairo for performing in an indecent costume and making lewd gestures at a nightclub. Judge Hegazi described the act as vulgar and sexually arousing, reflecting ongoing debate on sex change ethics and Cairo nightlife.
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Carl's Jr drops Hitchcock style ketchup ad
Anaheim based Carl's Jr. canceled a television commercial after about 200 complaints described as graphic by Suzi Brown, a spokeswoman for Karcher Enterprises. The ad featured shattered glass, red imagery, a knife wielding hand, and ketchup drenched hamburgers.
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Suzi Brown
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Ventura surfer ban three years after beach confrontation
In Ventura California David Ortega 21 of Oxnard pled no contest to misdemeanor assault for roughing an outsider who tried to catch a wave. Judge Herbert Curtis II sentenced five days in jail and banished Ortega from surfing Port Hueneme for three years as part of probation. The incident occurred as Mark Aaron a 41 year old Santa Monica teacher was putting on his wetsuit. Aaron suffered a broken rib from a head butt.
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David Ortega
Oxnard
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Onega
Mark Aaron
Santa Monica
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Fitzgerald Honored At Home In Minnesota Festival
F Scott Fitzgerald born in St Paul on September 24 1896 is being celebrated with a city festival featuring a parade a costume ball and a marathon reading of The Great Gatsby Attendees include E L Doctorow Joseph Heller Jane Smiley Tobias Wolff Jim Harrison and Michael Dorris with Garrison Keillor arranging the tribute noting Fitzgerald was never honored locally and praising his writing.
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American On Line poll questions for Odessa readers
The Odessa American lists weekly survey prompts with toll free and fax submission options. Questions include hockey in town, beer sales at the coliseum for a team, Bob Dole's Senate resignation impact, comfort with no frills airlines, and school hair length policies.
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Odessa Press
Odessa American
Gas Tax Debate Spurs Push to Shield Consumers From Windfall
Democrats push a temporary gas tax rollback to prevent oil companies from profiting before it reaches drivers. Minority Leader Gephardt argues relief is needed while Daschle sees cautious movement if the House votes to raise the minimum wage. Republicans back a repeal aim, citing price pressures and market forces, with a $2.9 billion cost offset plan and no clear path to permanent repeal.
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Winds Ease May Bring Rain and Fire Risk Across Texas
Weather center foresees winds shifting from Atlantic high pressures to the west creating hot dry downslope flows across much of the state. Rain and storms are forecast for Memorial Day weekend with models showing slow moving activity. Fire danger has risen from moderate to extreme in West Texas as crews train for wind driven blazes amid uncertain conditions.
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Oil sanctions policy sparks debate on U.S. energy plan
Ward argues victory signals a weak U S energy policy as the Energy Information Administration predicts crude prices could fall up to three dollars a barrel, threatening domestic producers. An IPAA official warns humanitarian aid should not be paid by marginal U S producers, while relief advocates urge sanctions relief to allow Iraq to sell oil. News from Iraq follows six years of sanctions after the 1991 invasion.
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Texas
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Study cites hypertension links and treatment methods
A report of 50 million Americans highlights studies on high blood pressure and heart disease, while another stresses diet, exercise, and drugs in treating hypertension. An accompanying editorial by Dr. Claude Lenfant of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute questions the Canadian findings as studies under two weeks long to prove salt hypertension effects.
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New York
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Sanctions pressure and Saddam shift seen in Iraq analysis
Analysts in Cairo say sanctions may not lift soon as Saddam Hussein clings to power. U.N. monitors seek missing details on weapons programs while Iraq relies on limited oil sales to stave collapse. Iraqi leadership contemplates revisiting policies amid tightened oversight and economic strain.
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Kuwait
Saddam
U.N
Hikmat al- Azzawi
Associated Press
Lotto Infoline Update and Lottery Office Contact
Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 numbers are available by Infoline at 580-4636 6600. Winning numbers are unofficial until Texas Lottery Commission verification. TLC Odessa regional office location 4682 E University Blvd. (915) 368-5243.
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Infoline
Texas Lottery Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Odessa American Advertisement Policies and Contact Info
Odessa American publishes notices and ads daily from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with postal and contact details. It outlines postmaster, advertising, classified department numbers, fax lines, and liability limits for advertisements and publishing rights.
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