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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2000
Page
1
A group of West Texas high school students toured Europe for 21 days this summer visiting museums and cathedrals led by OHS art teacher Diana Olson. The trip exposed students to major cultural sites and ranged across multiple cities and countries.
Andy Judy of Morgantown West Virginia hung 10 500 feet above ground for about half an hour after his boot caught under a Cessna 182 during a group jump. He escaped with minor cuts as the plane landed and rescuers freed him. Officials first tried another plane but could not assist.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Napa at 1:36 a.m. damaging windows and power lines, hospitalizing two people including a 5-year-old in critical condition. Downtown Napa faced shattered glass, taped areas, and stop signs replacing malfunctioning signals as aftershocks were felt through the day.
Health officials warn 70 percent of Americans are overweight with children getting heavier. Neal Fleenor of Neal's Health and Fitness Center stresses daily short workouts, walking or biking, and group exercise to counter rising obesity and encourage activity.
Washington reports the presidential race hits Labor Day as George W. Bush and Al Gore move from announced candidates to finalists. The piece notes about 20 months of campaigning and $139 million spent shaping the race ahead of the November 7 election.
After years of running, Gore re-evaluated his campaign strategy following a September 1999 poll showing Bill Bradley polling even with him in New Hampshire. The shift reflects responsive adjustments to competitive dynamics in the primary race.
Religious conservatives cheer Lieberman for stating his faith though they oppose the Democratic ticket. Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson called Lieberman’s remarks refreshing after Clinton's troubles. Lieberman, a Jewish candidate, has emphasized religion since joining Gore.
A felony assault suspect and more than a dozen relatives including seven children hunker down on a Trinity River ranch 50 miles southeast of Dallas. John Joe Gray, 51, refuses surrender after a traffic stop and has a two year food supply and weapons cache. Signs declare defiance against authorities while local deputies say they will not escalate the standoff.
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