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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2004
Page
1
In Iraq heavy combat rages as U S Marines face fierce resistance in Fallujah. Officials say up to 12 Marines may have been killed with further casualties possible as operations continue and additional troops remain on standby if needed.
Insurgents and Shiite militiamen attacked across Iraq while U S Marines mounted a major assault on Fallujah and Ramadi. Casualties included up to a dozen Marines, two coalition soldiers, and at least 66 Iraqis amid fighting in multiple cities on two fronts. Muqtada al Sadr denounced U S actions.
LUBBOCK AP Two West Texas soldiers and a southeast Texas Marine died in separate incidents in Iraq and another eight Americans were killed in Sadr City on Sunday. Israel Garza 25 of Lubbock and Robert Arsiaga 25 of Greenwood were with the 1st Cavalry from Fort Hood and killed in the Baghdad district.
Three Marquez brothers, Pete Abel and Phillip, grew up as street heroes in Odessa. Now detectives and officers with the Odessa Police Department, they serve in sketch artistry, SWAT, and community relations roles, continuing their lifelong aim to protect their city.
The 10th annual Executive Oil Conference is expected to draw a record number of participants as oil executives preregister, reflecting high prices. Conference coordinator Tom Reed of Petroleum Strategies Inc notes this biggest year yet at the Midland Center on West Wall Street. Begun in 1995, the event has grown in popularity.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and conference sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. today at Midland Center 105 W. Wall St. Co sponsors include Permian Basin Petroleum Association The Oil and Gas Asset Clearinghouse Wells Fargo Bank and Kinder Limited space is available.
Reeves County officials plan to fax a proclamation to Gov. Perry asking Toyah be declared a disaster area. Mayor pro-tem Diana Tollett and Emergency Management Coordinator Ricky Herrera led the effort as FEMA and Red Cross assisted. Mayor-elect Sandy Terry said FEMA wanted disaster designation and expects governor approval. Commissioner Norman Hill offered county support amid funding concerns.
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