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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2000
Page
2
Coming Sunday the Sunset Limited service from Los Angeles to Jacksonville may become profitable for the Permian Basin through increased tourism and convention business. The feature surveys potential plans and economic impact for the region.
The Justice Department joined lawsuits accusing Exxon Mobil Shell Oil and Burlington Resources of underpaying royalties on oil and gas from federal and Indian land.Filed in U S District Court in Lufkin these False Claims Act actions were started by whistleblowers. Since 1998 the government has intervened in similar cases yielding over 170 million dollars in settlements.
Odessa officials plan a housing consortium with the finance corporation to purchase land, fund down payments and closing costs, and build single family homes for households at or below 80 percent of area median income. The Odessa Housing Authority will identify buyers and guide them through the process with HUD voucher considerations.
Police pathologist Thaddeus Barungi said 1 death toll will be refined as bodies are examined. Authorities revised the March 17 fire toll from 330 to 530 at the sect church in Kanungu. Mass graves in three sect compounds suggest many victims were killed after the Dec 31 deadline. Some victims were children. figures may rise further. International warrants target leaders Kibwetere Mwerinde and others as Uganda contemplates memorial services.
Dennis Rodman again raises neighbor concerns as Newport Beach police report 28 calls to his home since his arrival for loud parties. Officers seek charges for violating the noise ordinance, but a key witness refuses to press. Neighbors note the issue may be overstated, while penalties totaling 2800 dollars have been issued since July 1998. An anonymous eviction request reached the mayor and police last week.
Cincinnati officials clashed with the Flynt brothers as they opened a downtown Hustler outlet in a former storefront and faced lingering battles over previous evictions. Jimmy Flynt mocked officials while cameras rolled. few customers visited the opening. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, a judge ruled in Dr Dre's favor in a 1991 contract dispute with Dick Griffey, deeming the deal unfair and moot due to the statute of limitations.
Cherie Blair, wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair, said she would quite like a baby girl to balance their family. She is expecting their fourth child in May, with two sons and a daughter already. The remark was reportedly made at Downing Street during a tea party.
Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced a breakthrough with Smith & Wesson after the company agreed to install gun locks, pursue smart gun tech, and restrict sales at gun shows. Washington Mayor Anthony Williams framed the move as progress toward safer communities amid a broader suit and federal actions.
A federal judge rejected Judicial Watch request to hold the Executive Office of the President in contempt over White House e mail handling. The case centers on a zip disk with messages from Monica Lewinsky and others and possible tampering.
Seismic activity and the latest eruption prompted evacuation of more than 11,000 residents from communities at Usu base while authorities warned of possible future blasts. Two people died in prior mudslides after previous eruptions. authorities prepared makeshift shelters and temporary housing as ash cloud spread toward Date and nearby towns.
The Odessa American correction states sheriff candidate Mark Donaldson proposed creating a career path for employees in the KOCV TV forum story. A separate item about a $30 million gift from Southwestern Bell to the Oklahoma education technology fund was erroneous. the House panel will not block the contribution.
Texas Lottery results show Cash Five numbers 36 7 4 20 9 drawn Friday March 31. Texas Million number set 55 93 76 11 and Pick 3 5 0 0.
A satirical Q and A column with quirky facts and misdirections. Mentions fancy rice from the Dutch East Indies and imperialism, lipstick origins, George Jean Nathan on art and morals, an owl hoot myth by C F Eckhardt, Monrovia named for James Monroe, Liposuction first in 1977, qued verb bleviate, and lifespan estimates for common livestock. Contact details for L M Boyd included.
The Odessa American corrects a quote about a department creating a career path for employees that was wrongly attributed. The piece should have stated that sheriff's candidate Mark Donaldson disputed the Southwestern Bell plan and Oklahoma education technology fund support. The paper disclaims responsibility for ad representations. Service hours and home delivery rates follow.
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