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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2012
Page
1
A Southwest journey to the Four Corners region offers a window into Native American culture from ruins older than any man made structure in the United States to glimpses of contemporary Navajo and Hopi life. Read more on the Life and Times page.
Texas lottery results show Cash Five numbers 3 1 12 16 35 05 and MIGHT 242. Texas Two Step draws 6 15 23 25 33 with bonus ball. Jackpot listed as $200. Daily 4 numbers 26 28 170.32 earnings. more details at www.txlottery.org.
Lottery page notes a New Mexico draw dated Wednesday October 3 with numbers and a reference to Road Runner Cash and Hot Lotto. Includes a web link for results and trailing codes.
Odessa police and jail officials corrected the name of the man accused of shooting someone in the MCM Elegante Hotel parking lot on Tuesday. Police clarified on Thursday that the suspect is Willie Earl Solomon III. The Odessa American regrets the error.
Obituary listings feature multiple individuals including Jovita Arredondo Tex Berry Brittany Nicole Bryan Liam Riley Peery Elmer Leon Richman Cecil Roberts Ray Washington Shanon James Lewis Mary Louise Clark Edna Wood Bonner and Waylon Flanery. Page 5B and 6B present extended death notices.
A watchdog view explains why many parents delay or skip vaccines and what risks and costs this trend poses to communities. It surveys safety concerns, access barriers, and mixed messaging from media and providers, highlighting impacts on herd immunity and vulnerable populations.
A lengthy list of winners from the Permian Basin Fair and Expo is led by Odessa competitors across multiple divisions. Names include Beverly Snelson, Daniel Carpenter, Jaden Romo, JB Cavender, and Susan Jones, with entries spanning antiques, mixed media, early modern, and modern crafts. Placements range from 1st through 3rd with numerous category titles and judge or chairman’s choices.
Sul Ross State University established the Evelyn Bruce Kingsberg Rodeo Scholarship Fund to aid junior and senior rodeo team members who are fully admitted, in good standing, and NIRA eligible. Selections approved by the Dean, with the coach recommendation, and final awards in consultation with the University Scholarship Committee. Call 837 8033 for information.
The note records a partly cloudy forecast for Ruidoso with a high near 70 and a low around 47. It also cites a two and a half mile distance noted in 2004, indicating a past event or measurement.
A five day forecast for the Odessa and Midland area shows changing conditions with periods of sun, clouds, and chances of dust and mold in the air. Temperatures are expected to rise into comfortable ranges with cooler nights and moderate winds.
Daily Odessa American details including mailing address and post office box, contact numbers for publisher editor and departments, hours for customer service, ad placement contacts, and statements limiting liability for ads. Includes subscription rates and online site.
On October 5 notable events span the Beatles first U S hit Love Me Do in 1962, the James Bond premiere in London, the 1892 Coffeyville train robbery attempt by the Dalton Gang, 1910 Portugal proclaimed a republic, and other milestones through the 1980s including Truman's first televised White House address and Warren becoming chief justice.
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