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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2008
Page
1
A local arts brief notes the two act show Greater Tuna runs at the Permian Playhouse from Friday through October 12 with performances continuing over the weekend.
Texas lottery results for Wednesday October 1 show Cash Five numbers 3 9 32 34 37 and Pick 3 Day 517 Night 783. Lotto Texas draw 12 13 24 25 41 45 with a jackpot of 13 million dollars. Daily 4 Day Night numbers 1236 12 8502 15. Visit txlottery.org for details.
The New Mexico lottery lists Road Runner Cash numbers for Tuesday September 30 with prizes totaling $31,000. Draw details show numbers 10 17 18 20 21 23 and reference to www.nmlottery.com for more information.
Barack Obama spoke Tuesday to a cheering Reno crowd and urged increasing the insurance limit on bank deposits. The event showcased his campaign momentum as supporters pressed for clear economic proposals.
Odessa motorcyclist Marie Peterson prepares for October Land Speed Trails in Goliad to attempt a 200 mph run. The event summary notes her goal and location with local timing.
Barbara Singleton of Odessa graduated August 16 from Texas Tech University with a bachelor of science in nursing after a CPA career. She passed the Texas State Nursing Board exam September 22. She is the daughter of the late Aubrey and Hallie Withite. Local and area fall graduates listed include Odessa’s Harry Christopher Goodman and William T. Welch.
Odessa American notes Leonardo DiCaprio as a major box office figure in Body of Lies where he portrays a CIA agent confronting terrorists. He also comments on what he desires most in life, reflecting on personal aims beyond his film career.
Odessa resident Grace Kathleen Henry placed second in the 8 to 9 year old division of the Little Miss Permian Basin Fair. The article also notes scholarships awarded to Dusty Wright of Odessa and Clayton Sargent of Alpine by the Texas Motor Transportation Association Foundation for academic achievement and community involvement.
An Associated Press GfK poll shows Barack Obama with a seven point lead over John McCain one month before the election as voters rate him better to handle the financial crisis, while Sarah Palin faces high expectations for the debate with Joe Biden amid doubts about readiness.
A 39 year old Odessa man was arrested Friday in the 1000 block of North Dixie Boulevard and charged with public intoxication. Wayne Manser of 800 East 25th Street was released Sunday from the Ector County Detention Center on deferred payment. The Odessa American regrets the error from Tuesday's edition.
Notices list multiple deceased individuals including Nancy Chambers Bruce Edward Clark Jerry Stephens Dillard Gloria Marie Hinson C M Charlie Wyatt Crane Reba Gertrude Prestar Elmer Durwood Richman Irene Licon. Obituary page notes Midland Pecos and general death notices.
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