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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 2004

Page

4

Fire safety at home begins with working smoke alarms

Dear Abby offers fire safety guidance stressing working smoke alarms on every level and interconnected detectors, plus sprinklers as ultimate protection. October is Fire Safety Month urging battery checks, testing monthly, and home escape planning with references to the Home Safety Council.

Abby America Home Safety Council State of Home Safety In Meri-K Appy Meri-K Home Safety Council Org Dave Rommel Las Vegas

Horoscope Page Fragment Highlights Libra and Scorpio Themes

A daily astrological page notes October 1 2004 as a day of generosity and deep bonds with emphasis on finances and investments. It outlines Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces traits and tonight's suggested actions.

Aries Taurus VIRGO LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Navy Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Bridge counting and risk in a four hearts contract

In a four hearts contract with East on lead, the path to ten winning tricks involves managing spade and club discards while forcing out the two aces. The strategy calls for winning the ace of spades, cashing clubs to reach the jack, then king of clubs to discard a spade and drive out the ace of hearts, aiming for nine or ten tricks while trading off losers.

North

Psychic consultation offer with dial-in details

An advertisement promotes personal consultation with a psychic at 900 860 7337 for 2.95 per minute. It mentions choosing a favorite psychic, availability of Spanish speaking psychics, and rotary or touch tone dialing options.

Crosswords and ACROSS 32 Furtive Labors of a Puzzle

The Odessa American presents a crossword puzzle with Across and Down clues. Readers can visit the paper’s interactive site for daily puzzles and past grids, testing word skills with themed entries and a wide array of wordplay.

Farid the Crime-Fighting Falcon boosts Iraqi police training

Marines at Camp Al Asad in Iraq created a mascot named Farid the Crime-Fighting Falcon to project police professionalism. Cpl. Justin Weber suits up while others explain to classes how Farid supports effective law enforcement. In Ohio, Niles police found a 50 year old man’s home unfit due to garbage and vermin with four porta potties in the living room.

Marine MP Company C Camp al Asad Iraq Farid McGruff Justin Weber Niles Ohio Anthony Vigorito

This Day in History highlights key events

On October 1 2004 the AP notes events from 1800 to 2005 including Spain ceding Louisiana to France in 1800, Ford Model T debut in 1908, Mao first PRC flag in 1949, Maris 61st homer in 1961, Carson debut in 1962, Disney World opening in 1971, John Paul II US visit in 1979, and past trade deals and a 103 day NHL lockout followed by Korean War refugee controversy.

University of California At Berkeley Spain Louisiana France United States US Post Office Henry Ford Communist Party Mao Tse-tung People’s Republic of China Beijing Roger Maris New York Yankees Babe Ruth Johnny Carson NBC Walt Disney World Orlando Fla Pope John Paul II Boston Japan National Hockey League U.S Associated Press

Cryptoquip Puzzle Clue From King Features Syndicate

A historical Cryptoquip puzzle discusses substitution ciphers and clues from single letters and short words. It notes yesterday's line and presents a clue equidls while highlighting trial and error solving in a 2002 King Features Syndicate release.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Ruptured Brain Artery: A Rare Stroke Cause Explained

Dear Dr Donohue explains that a brain artery rupture from an aneurysm is a hemorrhagic stroke, a less common type. Ischemic strokes are more common, but rupture can cause sudden coma. even with rapid care, many hemorrhagic stroke patients die or have lasting disabilities.

DR. Donohue T.C

Letter routing addresses for Donahue and Abby

Readers may send letters to Dr Donahue care American Syndicate 888 Seventh Ave New York NY 10019 Or to Abby care Universal Press Syndicate 4520 Main St Suite 700 Kansas City MO 64111

Abby Universal Press Syndicate Main St Kansas City

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