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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1998

Page

2

Glenn in orbit notes Perth glow and long view aboard Discovery

Senator Glenn reports good view of Perth from space with the city lit up and promising to share photos. Perth mayor praises sight as astronomers call it romance of a senior citizen in orbit while NASA investigates a missing drag chute door and confirms no risk to Discovery’s planned return.

Perth Discovery Seeleeeeeniennemne Ohio Steen Control Glenn Peter Natrass Perth Observatory Peter Birch Birch Navy NASA Bantle Earth

Star reunions and lawsuits span coast to coast

Roseanne reunites Bette Midler and Barry Manilow on The Roseanne Show segment broadcast Monday. Leonardo DiCaprio donates 35000 for a computer center at a Los Feliz library under construction. Dead Kennedys members sue Jello Biafra for royalties and misrecord sales. Madonna’s ex Carlos Leon defends co parenting Lourdes. Hedy Lamarr fights Corel and McGraw Hill over youthful image use in software packaging.

Los Angeles Roseanne Bette Midler Barry Manilow Miss M Miss Midler Leonardo DiCaprio Los Feliz Jello Biafra Ray Pepperwell Geoffrey Lyall Darren Henley East Bay Ray Klaus Flouride D.H Biafra Eric Boucher Alternative Tentacles Madonna Carlos Leon Lourdes Maria Leon Inside Edition Orlando Fla Hedy Lamarr Hollywood Michael McDonnell Miss Lamarr Corel Corp McGraw-Hill

Doctor stands firm on sign advertising late term abortions

Dr. James S. Pendergraft IV refuses to remove a clinic sign reading Terminations from 3 to 28 weeks, saying it’s a free country. Neighbors and colleagues worry about safety amid heightened anti abortion violence and vandalism reports nationwide and in Florida.

Tampa Fla James S. Pendergraft IV Pendergraft Hillsborough County Medical Association Buffalo N.Y Pensacola Florida Women’s Center Hyde Park

Jails tighten security after inmate escapes in region

Inmate escapes prompt state concern as Col lingsworth and Crosby County jails report breakouts. Suspects in robberies and kidnappings remain at large or have been recaptured after a jailer was overpowered during a flooding ruse. Authorities vow security reviews and tighter prisoner movements.

Mull Collingsworth County Dale Tarver Andre Steptoe Melvin Mason Gilbert Salinas Crosbyton Larry McClaran Luis Duran Crosby County McClaran Loving N.M. Duran Carlsbad N.M. McClaran Clarence Gregory Loyd Duran Ralls Joe Hansard Lubbock Crump

Strategy clash fuels anti Clinton ads in House race

The Democratic National Committee released a national radio spot criticizing Newt Gingrich while both parties deploy targeted district ads. GOP aims to shift 10 million toward 15 to 20 seat gains, with $10 million budget and radio buys in 48 markets plus 4 million TV spend.

Democratic National Committee Newt Gingrich Congress Christina Martin al Gore Bill Clinton Clinton Eree Caen House Corrine Brown D-Fla Neil Abercrombie Hawaii Ted Strickland Ohio Washington Ellen Tauscher California John Tierney Massachusetts David Bonier Michigan John Spratt South Carolina Earl Pomeroy North Dakota Jerry Costello Ilinois Rich Galen GOPAC Damaging Brian Detroit Dallas Milwaukee Cincinnati Louisville Leonard Boswell Iowa Martin Frost Texas DNC

Voters Prepare For General Election Next Tuesday

The General Election will be held next Tuesday from 7 p m to 7 p m at polling locations citywide. City records show over 67 000 registered voters with about 40 to 50 percent historically voting. Five local races are contested including County Judge District Judge County Commissioner and County Court at Law. Proposition 1-a seeks to abolish Inspector of Hides and Animals, a post unused since 1924. Odessa officials advocate removal. Tom Barker previously won the seat and public interest remains.

Wilson Jerry Caddel Bob Bryant Gary Watkins John Cliff Jr Ruben Velasquez Jr Wilmer Ray County Court At Law No J.E Jud’ Weatherly Mark Owens Justice of the Peace Sherwood Woody’ Kupper Tommie Staten Odessa Tom Barker County Commissioners Court Buddy West Tho O Man

Texas Lottery Draw Results and Lineup Update

Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 numbers provided by InfoLine. Texas Million numbers 62 75 76 94 appear in the Friday draw. Call 580-4636, press and enter 6600 for latest data and results.

Texas Lotto Texas InfoLine

Temperature controls color in Siamese cat faces

Scientists explain that when a Siamese kitten moves from the mother’s warm environment, cooler exposed areas like the face legs paws and tail trigger pigment enzyme activity causing darkening. Temperature influence drives color patterns in these cats.

Odessa Switchboard and out-of-town contact numbers

Odessa switchboard provides main contact at 337 6262 and out-of-town line 800 375 4661. Email address OA link.freedom.com and website WWW.OaCa.com listed for further information.

Tierra del Fuego South America L.M. Boyd Seattle OAOA Freedom.com OaCa.com

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