Travel costs rise as holidays loom despite weather
Gasoline up over 25 cents a gallon from a year ago while airfares rise about 13 percent. Winter storms threaten delays as United and Northwest flag labor disputes. Amtrak and Greyhound expect record Thanksgiving ridership with around 580,000 rail travelers and nearly 1 million bus passengers through the holiday period.
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Madonna and Guy Ritchie plan early next year wedding
Madonna told The Sun that she and director Guy Ritchie plan to marry as early as next year. She said they are in love and undecided on a date due to busy schedules. The couple welcomed their second child with Ritchie, a son named Rocco, in August.
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Odessa American to match 4000 dollar Empty Stocking Fund drive
The Odessa American will match the first 4000 dollars donated to the Empty Stocking Fund, challenging local businesses to match. The drive runs through December 20 with gifts and food baskets to be delivered that day. Donors may give to Salvation Army Community Center or via the Odessa American, and anonymous gifts or dedications are welcome. Angel Tree displays will list children in need at Wal Mart locations.
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Cheney Hospitalized After Early Heart Attack Signals
An initial blood test and ECG showed no heart attack but a second blood test revealed elevated cardiac enzymes indicating a small heart attack. Doctors expect Cheney to stay two to three days, downplaying need for further bypass surgery and noting his long history of heart disease.
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Bush battles Florida recount as heart attack adds stress
In a tense day, doctors said Bush suffered a very slight heart attack but would recover. The Florida Supreme Court allowed manual recounts to continue to Sunday, while Bush led Gore by about 900 votes as widespread recount turmoil and legal action dominated the race for the presidency.
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Christmas Cheer Signals Busy Retail Season Across Stores
Retailers report early holiday push as Wal Mart adds 60 seasonal workers and stores prepare for Christmas from now through Thanksgiving. Mark Knox Flowers and Mervyn's expect strong sales aided by economy and fuel prices, with festive decorations and team-building luncheons planned. Mervyn's opens at 7 am after Thanksgiving with a stuffed bear gift for the first 700 customers.
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Lottery results delayed to Friday Odessa American
Due to an early deadline, the Texas Lottery results will not run today. Wednesday's and today's results will appear in Friday's Odessa American edition.
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Nudism and trivia mixed in disjointed Q&A notes
A fragmented Q and A touches on modern nudism origins in 19th century Germany, aviation jargon called airspeak, Frank James’s postwar work in Paris Texas, dragonfly agility, and a contact block for L M Boyd with a Seattle mailing address.
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Odessa American issues correction on Alzheimer’s story
The Odessa American prints a correction stating Rosemary Grave’s husband does not have Alzheimer's disease and regrets the error from Monday’s edition.
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Odessa American publication notice in Odessa Texas
Notice from the Odessa American newspaper listing its mailing and address details including publication frequency and post office box for address changes in Odessa Texas. It specifies USPS information and postage status for readers.
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Odessa American Classifieds Copyright and Rates Notice
Public notice from the Odessa American reserves rights on ads. It lists contact details for the Readers Guide, staff roles, and subscription rates for daily, Sunday, weekend, and other editions with monthly rates. It notes copyright protection and prohibits reproduction without permission.
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