Politics the cause of all that's wrong in the world
William Tells riffs on the 2000 election, political humor, and the perils of politics. He argues politics ruins character and defines Harold Lasswell’s idea of who gets what, when, and how. The column ends with a call for a new Poetry Corner on Williamtells.com and a Sunday greeting.
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Limp Bizkit Cancels Indianapolis Show On Anger Management Tour
Limp Bizkit canceled its sold out Indianapolis performance citing Fred Durst sore throat. The event, also featuring Eminem, Papa Roach and Xzibit, followed other recent city cancellations by high profile acts due to injuries illnesses and weather.
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Ector County Votes May Hit New Record in 2000
In 1992 turnout was 36 900 with 17 686 roughly half at about 47 percent. If trend repeats, 2000 could reach about 38 000. Eddie Spence credits Wilson’s hard work for the surge and Sharon’s efforts to urge voting as both parties expect a record turnout for Election Day Tuesday.
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Ector County
Eddie Spence
Wilson
Sharon
Spence
Johnson
Lottery numbers from Elian's former Miami home attract 192 winners
Delfin Gonzalez announced the purchase of the house at 2319 NW Second St in Miami. Hours later the Florida Lottery drew 2 3 1 9 for Play 4, and 192 players matched the combination to win 5000 dollars each, beating 10000 to 1 odds.
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Calendar Item Submission Contact Details
Calendar entries are coordinated by Jesk at 333 7770 during weekday business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events, notices, and community updates can be submitted through this channel.
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Lindsayan String Quartet at Ellen Noel Art Museum
In Permian Basin events, the Lindsayan String Quartet performs at 2 p.m. at Ellen Noel Art Museum located at 4909 E University. The Odessa event schedule lists multiple art, exhibit, and civic activities through Nov 11, with gallery displays by an OC student and faculty at Midland College. The Petroleum Museum hosts The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth exhibit through Jan 8 with hours posted.
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Ector County battles highlight local races and turnout
Republican gains ride a wave echoing Gov Bush era as incumbents Smith and Yearwood face rivals Leahey and Donaldson. Sheriff Yearwood defends record amid jail issues while Donaldson promises more patrols. Other contests include county attorney Bright Bland and tax assessor Taylor Treat among tight races. Early voting ends Friday ahead of Tuesday polls opening at 7 a.m.
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George W. Bush
Bush
GOP
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Ector County
Leahey
Smith
John Smith
Reggie Yearwood
Mark Donaldson
Donaldson
Yearwood
Bob Brookshire
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Tracey Bright
Bobby Bland
Lea Taylor
Jay Treat
Freddie Gardner
Sam Fife
Tom Todd
Barbara Graff
Steve Brennan
Larry Bannowsky
Preparation for Election Day Voting Arrangements
Election workers arrive at 6 a.m. to set up machines and take oaths. Judges balance ballots with the central counting station, while precincts 309 and 312 are staffed by Lillie Lippe who has decades of election service. Ballots are checked for correct stubs, then read by two card readers to speed counts. Results are posted in the Courthouse Annex hallway, with about 200 staff and a $35,000 night budget.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers November 4 Draw
The Texas Lotto drawing Saturday November 4 featured numbers 19 21 27 39 48 50 with an estimated $37 million jackpot. Pick 3 drew 3 ¢ 4.
No Lotto Texas ticket matches all six numbers
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night in Lotto Texas. State lottery officials said no winner. The drawing carried an estimated jackpot of 37 million dollars.
Man charged with dragging victim to death
In Lewistown Pennsylvania Robert Freed 45 faces trial for criminal homicide and aggravated assault after authorities say he tied clothesline around the neck of Joseph Land 40 dragged him behind his pickup several hundred feet to his death The incident began after a bar meeting ended with Land brandishing a knife and Freed driving off toward railway tracks where the truck was struck by a train leaving Land body found nearby partially nude with the cord around his neck.
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Odessa American publication masthead and address line
The Odessa American is published every morning at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with USPS second class mail. Postmaster instructions note address changes should be sent to RO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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