West Texas lawyer Burnett who handled the Butcher case dies
Odessa attorney Warren Burnett, famed for the lethal fate of Indiana hitchhiker Harry Butcher in a 1950s murder, dies in League City after a controversial career spanning civil battles and liberal activism. He supported young, minority students and funded legal educations while courting sharp courtroom clashes and public debate.
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Country Club
Life Magazine
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Arts Alliance Center
Clear Lake
Kay Taylor Burnett
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Midland
Stacie Legge
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Mexico
Paul Burnett
Houston
Britt Pauls
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort Davis
Grand marshals named for 114th Tournament of Roses parade
Fred Rogers Bill Cosby and Art Linkletter will lead the 114th Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day. Tournament President Gary Thomas praised their lifetime advocacy for children and noted the theme Children’s Dreams Wishes and Imagination. Rogers and Cosby highlighted for child welfare work and long host careers.
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Pasadena
Calif
Fred Rogers
Bill Cosby
Art Linkletter
Gary Thomas
Rogers
Mister Rogers
Oil prices and Permian Basin output face war-driven volatility
Industry leaders say a hurricane path will not long-termly affect Permian Basin exploration. Burns notes prior Gulf War price spikes, with $40 per barrel levels, but expects volatility rather than lasting gains. Traders fear conflict and speculate, yet producers in the Permian remain cautious, keeping output steady amid political risk.
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Permian Basin
Morris Burns
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Burns
Iraq
U.N
Ae O Ae Petroleum
West Texas
Henry
Ees
Bob Trentham
Center For Energy and Economic Diversification
Permian
Trentham
Odessa lawyer Burnett left lasting local impact
Friends describe Burnett as a successful Odessa lawyer who built his fortune here and remained generous to the community. He funded the Odessa Boys and Girls Club, endowed a chair, and mentored many including the first Hispanic lawyer in Odessa. He influenced careers from college to military service.
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Burnett
Odessa
Wilson
Abalos
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 Draw
The Texas Lottery announces Cash 5 drawing results for Tuesday September 24 with numbers 11 12 23 28 33 and a bonus? No. Pick 3 numbers reported as 3 2 1.
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Cash
Odessa American contact information and hours
The Odessa American lists USPS publication details and office addresses at 222 E 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and routing information. It provides phone lines 337-6262 for general inquiries 337-7314 for missing papers and out of town numbers 800 375 4661 and 888 375 0400 with hours 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 6am to 5pm on weekends.
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Ontewa
Ostmaster
Odessa Americang
Oddewss
Oaoa
Freedom Readers Guide Contact Details
Readership notice lists a readers guide contact email and two phone numbers for Freedom. Includes an email address and two local lines for inquiries and subscriptions. No clear event or person specified.
Miss America Pageant raises boos over peace talk in Atlantic City
In a televised pageant, contestants discussing world peace drew near boos. The broadcast drew millions as the show aired from Atlantic City on Saturday night amid varied political sentiment.
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Hollywood
America
Atlantic City
Ambitious Cathedral in Los Angeles Sparks Burial Price Debate
Reports describe a grand Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles with costly burial options including private crypts priced from fifty thousand to three million dollars. Notre Dame and Loyola Marymount University professors comment on the funding and accessibility, while a gift shop offers items priced at twenty four ninety nine.
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Our Lady of the Angels
Los Angeles
Notre Dame
Loyola Marymount University
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