Aerial crop dusters keep Panhandle farms safe from pests
In Scottsbluff Nebraska a family run Reisig Aerial sprays vast corn, wheat and bean fields from dawn to frost using Grumman Schweizer Ag-Cat planes. Brothers Monty and Steven Reisig along with pilot Mike Uhlken battle grasshoppers mites and beetles. An hourlong flight covers about 100 acres with precise low level passes and 3 ounces of water per acre in most crops.
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Jerry Lewis backtracks on women comedians stance
Jerry Lewis, 74, told CNN he admires women like Whoopi Goldberg and Lucille Ball but remains old fashioned. He defends chivalry and street-level courtesy while preparing to host his 35th annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon this weekend in Los Angeles. Jonathan Taylor Spielberg, an Iranian-born felon, faces deportation after pleading guilty to forgery and altering his name to link himself to Steven Spielberg. Federal agents detained him recently amid inquiries into his residency status and his claims of being the famous director’s nephew.
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Armstrong wins Prince of Asturias sports award in Oviedo
Lance Armstrong, two time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor, wins the Prince of Asturias Award for sports in Oviedo. He was selected from 36 candidates including Cuban long jumper Ivan Pedrose and Oxford Cambridge rowing teams. the foundation notes his struggle and comeback, marking him the second American to win the Tour.
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Reeve suffers broken leg during rehab setback
Los Angeles AP reports Christopher Reeve, paralyzed since 1995, broke a leg during physical therapy on August seventeenth. The bone was reset. full exercise should resume in six to eight weeks. Publicist Wesley Combs cited possible bone density issues as cause and noted Reeve remains at home in New York. In other notes Kiss fans on AOL audition rivals for a rock island as the band tours. Tom Clancy's Red Storm Entertainment SA to buy Morrisville based Red Storm for 45 million euros, keeping staff and brand.
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William Tells No Labor Day Holiday Note
William Tells explains Labor Day should be observed as a no labor period. He invites readers to labor less during the long weekend ahead of Thanksgiving and wishes a peaceful week.
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Local area calendar notes and holiday closings
Midnight music lineup at Riley's Bar and Grill features Midland Dennis Ross and the Axberg Bros Catch 22 The Bluesmen and Atomics at 9 30 p.m The 10th annual Hawaiian Luau Bash runs from 11 a.m to 2 p.m All major offices including Ector County ISD UT El Paso Permian Basin Odessa College OC Sports Center Municipal Plaza City Hall and county offices close Monday for Labor Day Emergency personnel retain normal shifts
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Paper Route Perks and Pitfalls From Boy on Horse
Gene Underwood recalls delivering the Odessa American on a horse after school and Sundays at 4 am. He earned 5 cents per customer, plus tips, to buy clothes for himself and brothers while avoiding the watermelon theft with his brothers and missing fishing time, yet enjoying meeting many people.
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Campaign trail on house confinement draws mixed support
Bradford AP report on Bill Slocum seeking a Senate comeback while under home confinement and monitoring ankle device. He resigned amid pollution plea, pled guilty to misdemeanor charges, and faces renewed GOP and independent backing as his seat remains vacant.
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Texas Lottery Draw Names Sept. 2 and Numbers
Texas Million result shows numbers 41 52 3 36 39 25 for Saturday drawing. Pick 3 drawn digits are 9 55. No further context provided about prizes or winners.
Texas utility rates rise amid gas price surge
Natural gas futures hit 4.84 on the NYMEX as TXU bills rise about 5.65 to 82 dollars per month. Schein notes higher bills for TXU residential customers due to rate and surcharge. The Texas Utilities Commission has approved several increases, including Reliant Energy, with more utilities seeking higher charges amid gas costs.
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Odessa American postal details notice
Publication identifies USPS and mailing information for the Odessa American. It lists address, post office box, and postage status for the Odessa Texas newspaper.
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Odessa American Masthead and subscription rates notice
The Odessa American publicizes staff roles office numbers and contact details including executive editor Tammye Mineo and advertising director Tyler Patton. It lists subscription rates for various durations and hours for customer service, asserting rights and copyright protections.
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