Odessa man pleads guilty in wife slaying and officer shooting
In Odessa, 41 year old Joe Albert Ramon admitted murder and attempted capital murder in the Jan 18 deaths of Estella Ramon, 37, and the shooting of Odessa Police Corporal Greg Traviand. Judge Tryon Lewis set sentencing after a four and eight juror panel heard the plea without prior negotiations.
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Oxford House opens new sober living site with seven residents
A recovery housing project near Shell Street and Keswick Road opened about a month ago and now houses seven residents who share chores and cover bills. The program invites donations via the Oxford House network and highlights residents’ paths through anonymous groups seeking a fit and support. Dana Furd and Christy Johnson are pictured with Jeanette Roy Raa during an impromptu interview on Page 34.
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United Way drives gains shown in Midland Odessa efforts
Campaign leaders report the United Way drive is about halfway to its $602000 goal. Innovations include dual Odessa Midland pitches by Conoco Phillips and others to let donors choose where funds go. Medical Center Hospital hosted an agency fair with agency reps outlining program spending. UNITED WAY on Page 24.
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Police say sniper may have tried to make contact
Investigators said the Washington area sniper may have attempted contact via a garbled phone call and pleaded for a callback. Virginia authorities surrounded a white van in Richmond and seized two men as part of the case. Police seek clarity and a response from the caller and note a prior note and phone number left on Saturday.
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Reporter Dismissed Over Questionable Source Quotes
An Associated Press report notes dismissal of a journalist after a July 15 1999 story on emissions included quotations from identifiable individuals who could not be located. Newton, a former AP employee, cited academic and policy credentials for those quoted, while contemporaries questioned the authenticity of the quotes.
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