White House traveling exhibit opens May 10 at Odessa museum
The National Presidential Hall of Fame touring display arrives May 10 at the Odessa museum. It mirrors the White House with elaborate rooms and covers presidential history and world affairs. Admission is 8 for general, 5 for seniors and students, with ongoing questions about funding and a potential permanent interactive exhibit.
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Taxpayers rush as April 15 deadline looms in Odessa
Taxpayers including Carol Hoyt face extensions and penalties while pressure rises at Odessa grocery and tax offices. Dick Sivalls, Harold Gates, Gilbert Juarez and J C Cedillo describe delays, busy schedules, and reliance on others to file forms on time. The IRS notes rising extension requests, with over 8.5 million people seeking four month relief and more than 6 percent of filers delaying beyond the deadline. Cedillo plans to have his brother file Form 1040 via a well site route, hoping for timely submission.
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Arts spend vs disabled aid fuels Texas budget clash
Lawmakers debate a 117.7 billion fiscal plan for 2004-05 as Texas eyes a 9.9 billion shortfall. Critics call cuts immoral while supporters say reductions are needed in lean times. The fight centers on funds for disability services and arts programs amid a broad budget squeeze.
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Moore criticizes Bush at Texas rally and war stance in UT speech
Filmmaker Michael Moore told 4,400 UT audience that Bush keeps public attention on Iraq through distraction rather than weapons of mass destruction. He argues high approval stems from national tragedy rallying around the leader in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Robert Conrad to face felony charge in DUI injury case
California Highway Patrol will recommend a felony charge against actor Robert Conrad after a head on crash on Highway 4 near Arnold. Conrad was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the March 31 collision that seriously injured another driver. He was flown by helicopter to a Modesto hospital and was reported in stable condition.
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Looting Of Iraqi Museums And Libraries Draws Global Condemnation
The devastated National Library and National Museum in Baghdad join sites across Iraq as looters plunder religious and cultural treasures. World bodies urged action, UNESCO and UNESCO allies called for restoration and enforceable protection, while officials cited surprise at the scale of theft amid war. The National Library suffered widespread damage with looters tearing pages from bound newspapers and seizing valuable artifacts.
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How To Reach Us And Staff Notes At Odessa American
Phone numbers listed for main, out of town, and paper missing inquiries with hours. Mentions managing editor sports editor photo editor and preview TV magazine. Badass appears as stray text.
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Good News
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Classified Ad Rates and Policy Notice
Readers guide and classified fax details for the Odessa American outline submission rights and error liability. It lists contact numbers, website, and email, plus delivery rate structures for daily weekend and Sunday subscriptions. The notice notes subscription terms including holiday editions and specific monthly pricing.
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Hollywood gibes drift through wartime rift satire
Argus Hamilton skewers U S war policy and Hollywood amid Iraq conflict and antiwar protests. The column riffs on Rumsfeld and Mideast policy while noting private Jessica Lynch rescue and Canadian Mike Weir winning the Masters.
Calcutta hospital reports world first penis transplant
In February at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College Hospital Calcutta doctors led by Dr. Ashok Ray conducted what they claimed to be the world’s first penis transplant in a three hour operation. The team began by removing a troublesome second penis from a one year old boy and learned a baby boy had just been born without one.
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Calcutta
India
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