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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1998

Page

2

Redford and Heston Back Alabama Campaigns In TV Radio Spots

In Alabama 3rd District race Democrat Joe Turnham gains radio support from Robert Redford while Republican Rod Riley benefits from television and radio endorsements by Charleton Heston. Riley calls his backing a sign of bipartisan concern. In California, Larry Fortensky Elizabeth Taylor’s ex husband was arrested on felony domestic violence suspicion with $25,000 bail, reporting ongoing investigation. Marilyn Manson faces local opposition in Syracuse over a planned Nov show, with Onondaga officials threatening to withhold $30,000 in county funds and Mayor Roy Bernardi pressing for a permit denial.

Ashland Ala Robert Redford Trut Alabama Redford Joe Turnham Heston Rod Riley Chariton Heston Riley Indio Calif Larry Fortensky Elizabeth Taylor Fortensky Riverside County Sheriffs Mark Wasserman Taylor Onondaga County Syracuse Roy Bernardi Landmark Bernardi Manson

William Tells Faith in the Future and Budgeting

A columnist mocks financial forecasting and expert prognostication. He argues most forecasters guess despite claims of expertise, notes Jeane Dixon’s luck, questions budgeting practices, and suggests the only meaningful budget is one focused on life’s single number, faith in the future. The piece ends with humorous reflections on neckties and Sunday greetings.

William Jeane Dixon Odessa Permian Basin Freedom Headquarters Eeeer PW

Odessa Seeks City Skate Park Amid Teen Recreation Demand

Odessa officials reference the Parks and Recreation Master Plan of 1995 and survey feedback showing teens crave skating facilities. Local skaters say Odessa has a large scene but limited safe spaces, while police note few problems beyond trespassing and traffic. Community leaders weigh funding and liability against growing in-line skating popularity nationwide.

Odessa Patton Parks Department Issie Rogers Rogers Cpl Robert Hammerman Hammerman Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association United States Midland-Odessa Keith Hill Hill Comanche Trail UTPB University of Texas of the Permian Basin Midland College

Unclaimed property list grows as Texas total rises

Compass Financial’s Dennis Elam, a longtime Odessa American Biz columnist, found his name on the state unclaimed property list for a second year and plans to file a lost property form after visiting the comptroller’s office. The Texas comptroller says more than 38 million dollars were returned last year, with about 830 million still held across cash, jewelry, stock and other valuables. In parallel, severe storms caused flooding from San Antonio to Austin and the Hill Country, prompting evacuations, road closures, rescues, and National Guard assistance as residents described rising water and stranded facilities.

Dennis Elam Compass Financial Odessa American State Comptroller’s Office Elam Comptroller’s Office Caldwell San Antonio Burleson National Weather Service Brazos Bryan Texas Austin Hill Country Schweikhard Moss Division of Emergency Ment National Guard Ron Womack Comal County Marsha Edwards Lori Reyna Edwards Art Scarbrough Lake Tahoe New Braunfels Walters

Public sees media ethics lapses in journalist survey

A Freedom Forum study finds Americans rate journalists poorly for integrity with 88 percent saying reporters use unethical or illegal methods. It cites plagiarism at The New Republic and The Boston Globe and a retracted Cincinnati Enquirer story based on stolen information.

Anaheim Calif The Freedom Forum Media Studies Center U.S Cincinnati Enquirer New Republic Magazine Boston Globe Robert Giles Associated Press Managing Editors CNN

Texas Lottery Lotto Numbers Saturday Jackpot Report

Winning numbers 12 16 33 38 49 50 drawn Saturday October 17 with an estimated 25 million dollar jackpot. InfoLine provides up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 results. call 580-4636 and press 6600 for details.

Lotto Texas InfoLine

No ticket matched all Lotto Texas numbers

No tickets matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night in Lotto Texas. State lottery officials say the jackpot was estimated at $50 million.

Associated Press

Father Accused of Stabbing Family in West Virginia

In Grafton West Virginia a man Robert Cleavenger 40 waited for his wife and then stabbed his wife Elaine 36 and their daughter Jamie 16 to death before injuring their 13 year old son Jesse who was in serious condition. He then jumped from a second story balcony. Cleavenger suffered head injuries and was hospitalized. police believe he was recently released from a psychiatric facility.

Grafton W.va Robert Cleavenger Elaine Cleavenger Jamie Jesse Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown Cleavenger

Early voting details for Mission Dorado residents

Mission Dorado residents vote in Midland during early voting as Midland County Elections Administrator Pat Eastup explains. Sample and early voting ballots are available at 709 W. Washington from Monday through October 30 and at Midland Park Mall from October 26 to 30.

Mission Dorado Midland Odessa Midland County Pat Eastup W. Washington Midland Park Mall

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