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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 2004

Page

2

Pepper spray used at school scene during student disturbance

Students faced pepper spray as ECISD police attempted to manage a disturbance. No injuries reported, though some washed eyes or had trouble breathing. One parent, Rosie Hernandez, retrieved her daughter who witnessed the incident but was not sprayed. Hernandez supported the officer’s action as a last resort to restore order.

Wright Rosie Hernandez Hernandez ECISD David J. Lee

Wal Mart Opens in Hawaii Amid Protests and Blessing

In Honolulu Wal Mart opened its seventh and largest Hawaii store as hundreds of eager shoppers surged past a small group of protesters. Native groups had pressed to halt the opening to rebury remains unearthed during construction. The store employs about 800 people following a traditional Hawaiian blessing and the tying of a lei at the doors.

Honolulu Wal- Mart Hawaii Wal-Mart Islands

Task force weighs school finance options in roundtable

A MALC subcommittee hosted Odessa and Midland small business owners for a roundtable on tax and school funding. Participants urged fair across the board taxes to cover a $4 billion health and human services deficit and fund public schools while discussing bipartisan support and open meetings concerns.

Task Force Roberto Alonzo Dallas Alonzo Texas Arlington el Paso Lubbock Rio Grande Valley Tyler Gallego

Commuter train splits 10 foot boa on Yonkers tracks

Yonkers passengers saw a 10 foot boa constrictor on the railroad tracks as a train to the northern suburbs approached. Police debated action before a Metro North train rumbled in and bifurcated the reptile, ending the incident.

Yonkers N.Y New York City Edith Lynn Beer New York Times Dan Brucker Metro- North Rail

Debating tax policy and health care in the Kerry Bush clash

In a heated exchange moderated by Bob Schieffer, Kerry vows to roll back taxes for higher earners while preserving cuts for lower earners, and Bush accuses Kerry of empty promises. They clash over health care costs, abortion, and the minimum wage with Bush defending past positions and McConnell’s wage bill.

Washington Bob Schieffer CBS Kerry Bush Senate Supreme Court Congress Mitch McConnell McConnell Kentucky

Bush and Kerry clash in final presidential debate

In Tempe Arizona President Bush defended his record amid job losses and health care concerns while Senator Kerry pressed for change. Analysts saw a draw with Bush framing Kerry as outside the mainstream and Kerry accusing Bush of health care failures and job losses, as voters weighed a reluctant choice.

Tempe Ariz Bush John Kerry Kerry Tony Fabrizio Washington John Barker Tampa

Nobel Peace Prize Concert to honor Wangari Maathai in Oslo

Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey will host the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo for laureate Wangari Maathai. Joss Stone Andrea Bocelli Diana Krall Cyndi Lauper Patti LaBelle and Norwegian artists are slated to perform with more celebrities expected. The broadcast will reach over 100 countries. Maathai becomes the first African woman to win the prize.

Oslo Norway Tom Cruise Oprah Winfrey Wangari Maathai Odd Arvid Stroemstad Associated Press Winfrey Cruise Maathai Kenya

Local Pilot Survives Experimental Plane Crash at Schlemeyer Field

At Schlemeyer Field the experimental single engine plane flipped after a hard landing on runway 2002. The pilot, Murray, was pulled free with minor head cuts and walked to safety after observers assisted. FAA investigation underway and runway closure persists until cleared.

Murray Mike Griffis Duesler Odessa Texas Department of Public Safety Schlemeyer

Humorous and hot takes mix in brief culture snippets

A collage of punchy remarks and celebrity notes spans sports reactions handshakes politics and showbiz satire. Highlights mention Denny Hastert tax break fishing gear, Cardinals and Dodgers sportsmanship, Eddie Izzard’s U S tour stunt, Phil Jackson Kobe Bryant, Nobel physics prize, Moore Fahrenheit 9 11 pay per view, Gotti remains found, Dayton Capitol fear, Sessions controversy, Laura Bush vs Heinz recipes, and election timing satire.

New Mexico Lottery Winning Numbers Brief

New Mexico Lottery reports Pick 3 results for Tuesday October 12 with numbers 1 8 4 and 9 9 4. No additional context or prize details provided.

New Mexico

Odessa American Contact and Subscription Details

The Odessa American lists offices and contact numbers for editors reporters and departments including News Sports Bridals Good News Ticket and Church News Editorial Page and Ad Classified departments. It provides hours, subscription rates and payment options along with a partial web address for the paper.

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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Delayed Due to Technical Issues

The Texas Lottery Commission reports Wednesday's winning numbers were unavailable at press time due to technical difficulties. The OA apologizes for the inconvenience.

The Texas

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