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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2008
Page
4
Protesters scale the Eiffel Tower and block the Olympic torch as security fights to snuff the flame. Police struggle to control thousands of demonstrators shouting Free Tibet amid China’s human rights concerns.
Nine Odessa High football coaches joined a staff contest to shed pounds starting in November. Coach Jeff Potts reported he dropped from 246 to 199 pounds as part of the group effort. Teachers and staff, about 65 participants, joined a schoolwide program led by Robert McMinn and others to improve health, with participants including McMinn and his wife and the school nurse Kristi Young weighing participants like Juliet Carrera. McMinn, diabetic, aims to lower his BMI and improve eating habits through vegetables and fish as the program continues through year end.
Civil unrest surges as US and Iraqi forces press Muqtada al Sadr to disband the Mahdi Army or yield politics. Sadr City endures gun battles and shelling with at least 14 civilians killed in Monday clashes. US casualties rise, with three soldiers killed in separate attacks and more than 10 since Sunday.
ECISD discussions reveal mixed views on whether a formal search is needed for a new superintendent. Vice president LV Butch Foreman II voices support for Hector Mendez, praising past leadership and urging confidence in his ability to run the district. Organization Ector County Citizens 4 Kids links provided.
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