European nations reject truce with bin Laden
European powers including Italy and France dismiss Bin Laden’s three month truce offer as a cover for al Qaeda. They insist no negotiations with terrorists are possible and vow to continue combat against extremism. Powell applauds unity and resolve to bring bin Laden to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
bin Laden
London
Cormany
Osama bin Laden
Jacques Chirac
Saddam Hussein
Germany
Colin Powell
Washington
Southwest Profitable Continental Posts Narrow Loss
Southwest Airlines posted a first quarter profit of 26 million or 3 cents per share on revenue of 1.48 billion, while Continental Airlines reported a 124 million loss or 1.88 per share compared with 221 million loss a year ago. Both face high fuel costs and industry price pressures as recovery remains uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Airlines
Midland International
Dallas
Continental Airlines
Southwest
Thomson First Call
Gary Kelly
New York Stock Exchange
Houston
Continental
NYSE
Ector County ISD holds second forum on middle school shift
About 70 parents and citizens gathered at Bonham Junior High for ECISD to discuss converting junior highs to middle schools in 2005-2006. Officials stressed age appropriateness, but concerns about bullying and funding persisted. Alma Guerrero said the district will study the issue for several years as no timeline or budget details are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County Independent School
Bonham Junior High
Steve Brown
Brown
Roy Benavides
Alma Guerrero
ORH not for sale amid TPG Iasis investment rumors
Officials of Odessa Regional Hospital deny reports that Texas Pacific Group has purchased ORH as part of a 1.4 billion infusion into Iasis Healthcare Corp. Hospital spokeswoman Jacqui Gore said Thursday ORH is not for sale and not changing ownership. The Tennessean cited late stage talks about Iasis and TPG, but TPG spokesman Owen Blicksilver denied any pending investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Pacific Group
Odessa _ Regional Hospital
Iasis Healthcare Corp
TPG
Iasis
Odessa
Odessa Regional Hospital
ORH
Jacqui Gore
Gore
Nashville
Franklin, Tenn
Fort Worth
Hoover
Owen Blicksilver
Pit bull owners ordered to meet rules to save dog
A municipal court judge ruled that the owners must follow specific regulations by Monday to avoid destruction of the dog named Lucy after a February complaint by postal carrier Lorenzo Marruff. Lucy was declared dangerous on March 9, with the case highlighting a long dispute with the postal service and involving owner Rhonda Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Lucy
Lorenzo Marruff
Rhonda Smith
Dangerous Dog Tag Rules for Lucy Owners
Lucy is labeled dangerous, and owners Rhonda Smith and Don Benham must register with animal control by purchasing a $30 dangerous dog tag. They must carry at least $100,000 in liability insurance and keep the dog restrained at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Rhonda Smith
Don Benham
Animal Control
Also Mentioned on This Page
al-Qaida
Iraq
CIA
Italy
Franco Frattini
Erie
Renatet
Continental Posts
Cerescue Cuee Eee
Gordon Bethune
Bethune
The
Mark Sterkel
CBS
West Texas
Permian Basin
Wuar