Ann Landers estate items up for Butterfields auction
Letters and memorabilia from adviser Ann Landers aka Esther Lederer will be sold in Butterfields Connoisseur's Sale of European and Asian furniture and paintings. About 150 lots include a George III inlaid sideboard valued 8000 to 12000 and a George I giltwood mirror. The sale, conducted online and in San Francisco, is planned for Sunday, November 24.
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Poor William weighs corporate pains and a Sunday column
In a reflective note, Poor William ponders budgeting headaches from rising insurance costs and weak past month reports. He notes Odessa retail struggles despite a new Target, praises some builders and lenders, and contrasts this with a wish for broader growth. A DC sniper reference and 9/11 terror shock anchor a grim mood, then PW muses on Al Gore invented the Internet as a conduit for quirky old time nostalgia and modern web bites.
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1908 Cuba standoff letter reveals missile fears and policy shifts
A historical 1A Cuba note details a tense standoff where evidence of offensive missiles led Kennedy to blockade Cuba, mobilize troops, and demand actions by Soviet Premier Krushchev. It describes U2 incidents, a Soviet submarine readiness, and Joint Chiefs urging air strikes, with negotiators split on base withdrawals and treaties.
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Economy and elections frame midterm debate amid Iraq focus
Voters favor Republicans over Democrats 46 to 30 and show 2 to 1 support for anti terror policies while backing 41 for guarantees on building projects. With less than four weeks to polls the economy remains the dominant issue as lawmakers push to extend unemployment benefits for 2 million. Bush and Carnahan call for bipartisan action to stabilize the economy and pass terrorism related measures.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Cash 3 Draws
The Texas Lottery results show Lotto numbers 15 20 23 31 4 with a Saturday Oct 12 jackpot estimate of 4 million dollars and a Cash 3 drawing numbers 8 10 12 4 23 in day and night sessions 5 26 3 5.
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Quantum Arcology Sparks School Challenge Against Adviser
The figure described as pioneering a quantum arcology method criticizes a school adviser for not grasping his nonverbal creativity approach and vows a legal challenge to address the disagreement.
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James Bond and the War Clash With Nobel Peace Prize Furore
The piece mixes political satire and brief news items about Jimmy Carter winning the Nobel Peace Prize for Middle East peacemaking, Bush, Clinton, and a string of unrelated U.S. political riffs. It references Baghdad, Oslo, Sopranos, and Trent Lott with a humorous, chaotic tone.
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Odessa American Contact Numbers and Hours
The Odessa American provides main and out of town contact numbers for readers. Main line 337 6262 is available 8 p m to 6 p m Monday to Friday. Out of town numbers are 600 375 4661 and 888 375 0AOA with evening and weekend hours for paper missing notices.
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