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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2008
Page
1
The Thursday October 16 draws show Cash 5 numbers 24 6 17 26, Pick 3 755 and 270, Night 270, Texas Two Step 8 19 25 29 11 with bonus ball. Jackpot listed at $200,000 for Daily 4 Night 1554923 267520 and a lottery site link.
The Wednesday October 15 lottery results list Road Runner Cash numbers 23 24 25 27 32 with a 10 Jackpot of 47,000. HOT LOTTO shows 3 7 14 29 37 and POWERBALL 31 33 25 38 48 with a 13 Jackpot of 32 million. Winnings and draw details are archived at www.nmlottery.com.
A messy OCR piece recalls Hillary Clinton on CNN after a debate promising Obama policies. It cites Bob Schieffer hosting a CNN debate between Obama and McCain. It mentions McDonald’s marketing tie ins and Gordon Gekko figures. It notes Motorola’s cell phone anniversary and Argus Hamilton at The Comedy Store.
The Building ARK First Christian Church participates in the Adults Relating to Kids ARK program which aims to build self esteem in children through unconditional love. Saturday event details were noted.
Some expectant mothers plan nontraditional delivery methods such as water births and at home births with minimal medication, reflecting a shift in birth preferences discussed Sunday.
A special report covers breast cancer screening methods and skin care tips while outlining Thanksgiving feast planning amid rising prices. The feature also notes NASCAR chase dynamics and a weekly OA NASCAR page update. timing hints point to a midweek focus.
Oliver Batchelor, 75, was promoted to sixth degree black belt at a U S Open Judo Championships ceremony, recommended by Dale Lehman and approved by United States Judo Inc. Batchelor, a longtime Odessa Boys Club volunteer, has held many roles in Texas judo and local sports over four decades.
Brian Cole, a former ally of Odessa, received his first degree black belt in American Tae Kwan Do on September 13 at the North Texas Karate Academy in Benbrook. In the photograph are Barry Guimbellot, Amy Seeling, and Cole. Cole, an1987 Permian High School graduate, is the son of Judith and Mackie Adams of Odessa and Edd and Gail Cole of Burnet.
Ector Junior High Student Council opens its year with sponsor Tommy Deutsch delivering a bold mission to the new council team. The scene shows Deutsch in a trench coat with a mysterious briefcase, alongside officers Kylie Amancio and Carlos Villarreal as they pledge to lead by example and serve the school and community.
The Dow Jones finished up 400 points after a 380 point drop earlier in the session. Social Security checks rise by 63 dollars monthly for typical retirees, the largest increase in over 25 years. Consumer prices were flat in September due to cheaper gas and clothing offsetting higher food and medical costs. About 50 people attended a town hall on veteran resources. Millvina Dean, Titanic survivor, now 96, sells mementos to cover care. Police probe the death of a 3 year old struck in a city parking lot.
The Odessa American reports the council approved raises for five city officials with corrections: a 7 percent raise for City Attorney Larry Long, 5 percent for Municipal Judge Carol Gregg and two judges, and nearly 3 percent for City Manager Richard Morton. The earlier Thursday edition cited incorrect percentages based on October 2007 salaries. all five had already received 2 percent raises in April citywide pay adjustments.
The Odessa American lists mailing addresses and contact hours with service times for 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to noon Sundays. It provides various subscription rates for different periods and delivery options, including annual, monthly, and Sunday-only plans, plus holidays observed.
Death notices list multiple individuals including James Phillip Hickman Leewayne Holloman Brvian Morrison Jewell Christine Olsen and David Conroy Stevens. The page also mentions Doris Jean Turner Andrews Robert Fields Jimmie Pollet Danny Hubbard Eleanor Eudaly and Billie Wayne Lemons with brief notices of their passing. Shipsman referenced as source in Lubbock area.
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