BP Amoco Arco merger wins FTC approval move to close
BP Amoco PLC wins Federal Trade Commission approval to buy Atlantic Richfield Co for 27.6 billion. The deal requires divesting Arco’s Alaska holdings to Phillips Petroleum within 30 days to curb competition concerns, creating a global oil group second only to Exxon Mobil. Sir John Browne said the bloc will move quickly to realize value for shareholders.
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Exxon Mobil Corp
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Phillips Petroleum Co
John Browne
Culver Manslaughter Verdict Deliberations In Court
Closing arguments concluded with jurors briefed on Todaryl Culver's death. Betty Culver faced murder charges after Todaryl, an 18 year old Permian track star, was killed amid allegations of familial conflict. The DA seeks maximum punishment if manslaughter is chosen.
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Seniors Vote to Repeal Social Security Earnings Rule
Seniors aged 65 to 69 gain relief as the 1990s rule denying benefits set at $17 000 annual earnings is repealed. Clinton signed the measure on April 7 retroactive to Jan 1, freeing about 900 000 workers from penalties and reshaping retirement dynamics. Experts expect more telework driven jobs in Florida and Arizona as older professionals rejoin the workforce.
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Arizona
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Seniors Back in Workforce as Earnings Cap Ties Loosen
Carole Lee, 66, and a Cleveland RSVP coordinator explains how lifting the Social Security earnings limit encourages older workers to stay or return to work. Dallas analysts say growth in labor supply could boost GDP and tax receipts while McDonald’s notes longer hours from seasoned staff.
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Dallas
Charles Tews
Tews Co
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Carole Lee
Lee
Cleveland
Hopkins Becomes American Citizen In Los Angeles Ceremony
Actor Anthony Hopkins received U S citizenship at a 15 minute after hours ceremony at the Los Angeles federal building with Steven Spielberg among witnesses. The Welsh born star pledged allegiance to the United States renounced his prior citizenship and retains the option to use the title Sir in Britain.
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England
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Purple Passion bike showpiece and family passion drive Odessa event
An oilfield worker devotes spare time to a radical lowrider bike, a purple chrome spectacle with 144 spoke wheels and bullet tip fenders. He plans more shows, aims for Lowrider Bike centerfold, and hopes to pass the creation to his son through the New Vision Car Club.
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Dallas
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Odessa
Odessa Tejano Car Show sister event grows in appeal
Odessa community event aims to educate youth through art and performance with a talent show by Jelly Roll Studios and eight categories for musicians. New York acts Lil Suzie and Nu Flavor join regional acts Eddie Gonzales and Greg G. and the West Texas Riderz while lowrider categories offer 300 dollar sweepstakes prizes. Local sponsors fund entries for kids. donations planned to Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Club Odessa. Contact David Leal for booth info and Seen Seek Reals CEU EIS for tickets.
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Nu Flavor
New York
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West Texas
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Odessa American Classified Ad Policy Lines
The Odessa American states readers guide and contact details for ads including switchboard numbers and a web address. It notes ads may be accepted or rejected at the paper’s discretion and that the paper is not liable for errors or omissions or failure to publish. Customer service hours are listed for weekdays and weekends.
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Odessa
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Draw Results
Friday April 14 results show Texas Million numbers 18 47 53 75 and CASH 5 numbers 4 10 11 13 25 with PICK 3 digits 7. Officials list draw details, payout options, and prize coverage for players.
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L M Boyd Q A Curious Mix of Facts and Wit
A string of playful Qs and As touches on polar bears in ice ages, geromarket for over 50s, a jai alai player, Napoleonic ideas on rank, a giraffe's aging spots, and infix words. It ends with contact details for L M Boyd via email or Seattle address.
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