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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2004
Page
1
In Najaf, Iraqi forces are viewed as not ready as U.S.-led units contend with insurgent activity on two fronts. The combat toll climbs with at least 99 American troops killed in operations since April 1, including five Marines and five soldiers killed in the latest violence on Saturday.
Iraq's security forces will not be ready to defend the nation after sovereignty transfer, said US administrator L Paul Bremer. He cited ongoing heavy fighting that pushed US troop deaths in April to 99, a record for a single month and near invasion-era totals. Bremer warned of slow security handover and highlighted internal force problems amid the surge of violence.
The second annual Children’s Day event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Gwin Park in Odessa. Organized by KUPB-TV, the event aims to highlight youths rights and futures through activities. Public relations director Maria Chavez notes planning spans three to four months to recruit nonprofits, organizations, and local businesses.
The Odessa Junior League marks the opening of an inpatient pediatric hospice room named The Magical Kingdom. The unit, for one child up to 12, was funded by a $15,500 drive led by project chairman Julie Lawrence. An open house is set for Tuesday.
The Junior League of Odessa and Home Hospice host an open house for The Magical Kingdom, Odessa’s first inpatient pediatric hospice, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 903 N. Sam Houston. The space features a mural by Cheryl Stribling, a castle canopy bed, new TV and games, and a redesigned family room with a kids’ play area. Hospice director Debra Bridges notes the bed mirrors hospital pediatric rooms. the project aims to be soothing for children of any age.
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