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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2016
Page
2
Seaman First Class Donald Stratton aboard the Harbor recounts his experiences during the attack as his story goes public. The piece notes his survival and reflections, published on a Sunday.
Texas lottery results show Megabucks Mega Millions numbers 6 2 6 7 38 46 57 66 2 with a Jackpot of 35 million dollars. Daily 4 numbers 6149 morning and 708621 evening draws listed with MegaPlier 5. Website txlottery.org provided.
A New Mexico lottery update lists ROADRUNNER CASH 56 and a PICK 3 NIGHT 809 for Thursday October 27 and PICK 3 DAY 169 for Friday October 28. The brief notes numbers tied to each drawing indicate results or draws scheduled across the two days.
Six teams of Department of Justice observers will monitor 75 Harris County polling sites on Election Day to ensure mobility impaired voters can cast ballots. The agreement, approved by a federal judge in Houston, comes amid a DOJ ADA suit over parking ramps and voting space. Concerns of voter intimidation arose after an armed county investigator filmed an elderly woman with a walker entering a polling place. County officials say the recording tracked site accessibility.
DPS Sgt Oscar Villarreal says weekend patrols are normal with no unusual activities planned in Midland and Big Spring. Ector County Sheriff Sgt Gary Duesler notes heightened neighborhood focus and Halloween events from 3 to 5 pm at the courthouse. Odessa Police Department urges flashlight use, crosswalks, and candy checks, with four two man units deployed to monitor house parties. Police will patrol for errant drivers and suspicious activity, offering candy at the OPD station 9 to 11 am on Halloween.
The Commerce Department reports gross domestic product rose 2.9 percent in the July to September quarter led by export rebound and restocking. Analysts warn the pace may not continue, noting fading export strength and weaker consumer spending and investment ahead.
Outlook calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees and a low around 49. The warmest Halloween on record occurred in 1952 when the temperature reached 89 degrees.
Highlights of notable events on October 29 across history include Israel’s 1956 Sinai invasion during the Suez Crisis, Mozart's Don Giovanni premiere in 1787, Black Tuesday 1929 stock market crash, 1940 selective service draft, 1987 Bork/Ginsburg controversy, 1998 John Glenn space return, and 2012 Superstorm Sandy impact with at least 182 deaths in the U S.
Master Gardeners share practical gardening tips in the Life and Times section this week. Learn about soil prep, plant care, and seasonal recommendations to improve your garden resilience and yield.
The Presidential Archives and Leadership Library in Odessa invites visitors to explore former presidents and their elections this fall. The Life & Times page directs readers to learn more about U.S. political history during the heated presidential election season.
About 6,000 German participants and 4,000 Americans join in a shared GAPP course. Odessa High School hosts German students who meet daily to discuss academics and impressions of West Texas while chaperones Heidi Eiler-Engelhard and Jennifer Mueller note broader horizons and future reunions.
The Odessa American provides contact numbers for customer service and department lines including news sports and life sections. It lists subscription rates of 23.83 per month and 286 per year and gives mailing and office addresses in Odessa Texas.
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