Questions on story sources lead to reporter's dismissal
A front page Odessa American item recalls AP reporter Christopher Newton, fired for fabricating sources in the Huntsman plant smoke story. The piece notes editors tried to verify details, cites parallels to Janet Cooke, and urges vigilance against fake wire stories while praising OA for corrective action and transparency.
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Huntsman upbeat on Odessa plant after debt swap and layoffs
Huntsman says a debt for equity swap and cost cuts stabilized the company after trimming 130 million from operations and eliminating 850 positions. The Odessa site is a core future focus as the firm signals breakeven, four strong quarters, and a planned 1 million dollar donation to Odessa for Woodson Water Park.
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Fire Disaster From Wasps Nest Incident In Corn Fork Ky
In Corn Fork Kentucky in July a fire began when Larry Goble tried to burn a wasps nest on an outside wall. The ensuing blaze spread to his house and was extinguished with help from a neighbor after the accident. Day T 57 ignited owners' pest control foggers.
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Odessa American Postal and Contact Details
The Odessa American lists mail and subscriber information for Odessa Texas with postmaster address and contact numbers. It includes a general main line 337 6262, out of town numbers 600 375 4661 and 888 375 OADA, plus hours and paper-missing reporting lines.
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