Schwarzenegger unveils hydrogen Hummer in eco drive
Los Angeles Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced a hydrogen powered Hummer built by General Motors as part of a 100 million plan for a hydrogen highway. He drove the vehicle to a fueling spot at LAX to showcase the effort and promote alternative fuel efforts despite prior criticism over his environmental record. The vehicle, the H2, weighs about 6400 pounds and GM cites 10 to 13 mpg, with dealers reporting 8 to 10 mpg.
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William Tells column missing this week
The Odessa American regrets any inconvenience as Bill Salter's KN William Tells column does not appear this week on www.williamtells.com.
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Bill Salter
Odessa American
Early voting drives turnout as residents head to Odessa polls
Voters like Johnny Floyd Miguel Duran Ed Northcutt and Mary Martin described early voting Friday at the Odessa main location as convenient and important amid a close presidential race. They cited lines and personal schedules influencing their choice to vote early.
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Woman delivers hope through care packages to soldiers
A Temple Baptist volunteer preserves letters and keepsakes from soldiers in a six to ten person care box program. She reads notes, cries, and cherishes patches, photos, and foreign money sent by servicemen. Community groups and individuals pitch in. each box costs about 30 dollars to send, yet the effort continues for many veterans.
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Tax Assessor-Collector seeks sixth term in Texas county race
Incumbent Taylor argues the county tax collector should stay in the constitutionally authorized role and touts in house capability and lower costs. She cites a $890,243 office budget with motor vehicle revenues totaling $2,725,005, funded by the same budget as tax collection.
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Family tells of surviving storm trapped in Sierras
Courtright Reservoir California AP reports an experienced backpacker Frank Horath and family were stranded at Rae Lake in Sierra National Forest as a storm dumped four feet of snow and 50 mph winds. Rescues reached hikers by Thursday. two Yosemite climbers died and a missing mountain biker search was suspended. The group stayed in tents, relying on limited gear and warmth, after unexpectedly severe weather.
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Hobbs man arrested in month-old fatal shooting
Hobbs police charged 27-year-old Derrick Brown with murder in the Sept 19 shooting death of 25-year-old Eric Hawkins. Brown remained in Hobbs Municipal Detention Facility on a $1 million bond as investigators said more arrests are expected. Officers were called to East Skelly Street about 2 PM for a gunshot victim found shot twice.
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Kermit oilfield worker dies in rollover crash
A 35 year old Kermit man Jose A Chavez was killed in a single vehicle rollover on State Highway 18 nine miles north of Kermit. He was driving a 1990 Pontiac Grand Am and was pronounced dead at 3 30 a m by Winkler County Justice of the Peace Glenda Mixon. Chavez was not wearing a seat belt.
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Institute closes Vietnamese program at Monterey
In Monterey California the Defense Language Institute graduated its last class of Vietnamese majors as military demand shrank. The institute has discontinued the Vietnamese program started in 1954 after producing more than 23 000 graduates. Peak enrollment reached 4 887 in 1969 with 421 students by 1973 as US troop withdrawals began.
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Defense Language Institute
Monterey Institute
Vietnam
Brandon Routh to play Superman in Warner Bros project
The report notes Brandon Routh has been signed to portray Superman, alongside casual remarks about actors in the role and continuing franchise trends. It references unrelated political and cultural observations, including John Kerry’s day with friends, grocery store errands, vaccine supply concerns, and a jokey critique of reality TV.
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Warner Bros
Brandon James Routh
Superman
Florida
John Kerry
Boston Red Sox
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Odessa American Lottery Notices and Contact Details
Local lottery results include Texas Lotto numbers and New Mexico Road Runner Cash, with weekend draws and an estimated $5 million jackpot. The Odessa American lists contact information, publication details, and ad policy for readers and advertisers.
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