Petroleum Museum hosts The Magic School Bus exhibit
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum at 1500 Interstate 20 West displays The Magic School Bus inside the Earth through January 8. The museum operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Contact 663-4403.
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City converts four streets to two way traffic at $342000
Cronick said the $342000 project upgrades signals at 42nd Street intersections with Golder Avenue and Tanglewood, with a two step phase. The next phase will convert Hancock from Eighth to Third to two way in about two weeks. Ranch Supply Co. owner Sonny Henderson criticized the expenditure as wasteful. He doubted changes would affect his business.
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Clinton visits Vietnam on a new chapter after war
President Clinton visits Hanoi with aims to heal ties, recover missing servicemen, and expand trade. He notes progress since 1994 and 1996 moves, while acknowledging ongoing human rights concerns and differences with Vietnam's government. Chelsea and Dorothy Rodham accompany him.
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Standoff Prompts Nearby Evacuations After Arrest Attempt
OPD media relations officer described a standoff that halted traffic and forced evacuation of residents near Love's home. Officers closed several intersections including 46th Street with Permian Drive and Locust Avenue, and near Douglas Avenue. Neighbor Lynn Lowery, 4319 Durango Ave, laments being unable to return home as authorities label the situation dangerous.
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Riot in Tepito as police raid crowded market district
Police clashed with hundreds of street vendors in Tepito during a raid to seize black market goods ahead of Christmas. About 2 dozen injured, one officer shot non fatally, some 1,500 officers involved, tear gas used, trucks looted and two set on fire. Officers seized over $300,000 in electronics and 15 arrests reported including nine officers alleged to protect stolen warehouses. Tepito's long standing role as a major street market is noted.
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Sir Maurice Micklewhite Knights For Sir Michael Caine
London actor Michael Caine reverts to his birth name Maurice Micklewhite to receive a top royal honor. Queen Elizabeth II knights him at Buckingham Palace, praising a lifetime of work and long career in film.
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Vonnegut Named New York State Author in Albany
In Albany New York Kurt Vonnegut has been named the State Author by the New York State Writers Institute. He is 78 and has lived in upstate New York with ties to Cornell University and Alplaus. Past state authors include Paley Doctorow and Mailer. The honor comes as he nears his birthday and includes a $10,000 prize.
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Florida recount extends as hand tally faces deadline
Florida officials push a hand recount in Broward and Palm Beach counties extending the tally for about six days amid court battles. Gore argues for tally updates. Bush supporters push to end the process as overseas ballots buoy Bush's total.
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Otoplasty and other curious medical notes on a dingy page
A collage of trivia and questions covers otoplasty surgery for protruding ears, the origin of aspirin, a joke about ants, the largest North American desert, cognitive traits of scientists, and a contact note for L M Boyd, including a Seattle mailing address.
Odessa American publication notice
Odessa American announces its daily publication details including address at 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79761 and mailing information for address changes with post office box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa
Odessa American Publisher and contact information page
The page lists staff roles includingPublisher Bill Salter Executive Editor Jon Kopt Advertising Director Tammye Mineo Circulation Director Tyler Patton Production Director Frances Irvine Business Manager The page also provides delivery and customer service hours and notes copyright protections and ad liability limits.
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