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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1990
Page
9
In a day of high reliance on modern conveniences the Odessa American suffers a phone service blackout. Reporters, ad staff, and editors endure dead lines, limited extensions, and crowded desks as callers flood two working lines. The author notes stress, delays, and a return to old newsroom hustle while awaiting restoration.
More than 150 Odessans including state Secretary Watkins and numerous state politicians paid tribute to House Speaker Gibson D. Lewis at the Odessa Country Club. Attendees donated 100 to attend a 90 minute buffet and drinks session supporting Lewis in his bid for District 89 state representative against Charles Gore. Local officials praised Lewis and joked as he thanked Ray Stoker Jr. for hosting the event.
Odessa building activity through July totals 10.7 million, down from 13 million in mid 1989, per Planning and Inspection Dept. Housing and commercial remodeling stay strong, but new commercial work lags. Two major projects push forward including Western Sizzlin at 3000 block John Ben Shepperd and a Blockbuster Video site near Permian Mall.
Neighbors relieved as Fantasy's adult club ends operations amid complaints of noise and nudity. County officials questioned permit accuracy but owner dispute and internal co owner quarrels led to the shutdown. Local residents say the decision reduces disruption near homes and a playground.
Jim Hays of KMGP 102.1 FM spent hours atop a 30-foot billboard raising over 6000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He remained in a portable tent near US 80 for 12 hours and only came down after 4 30 p m. He said the effort honored children with the muscle disease and connected him to their gratitude.
An Odessa obstetrician said Wednesday that many women with prior Caesarean sections can have safe childbirth. Dr. A Braun noted uterine scar weakness is less common than once believed and that a trial of vaginal birth after cesarean is often feasible according to a survey of 2,213 physicians by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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