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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2004
Page
1
The Supreme Court refused to hear challenges to Texas Republicans use of a bypass to pass a GOP friendly congressional map. Democrats accuse the move of violating the Voting Rights Act and diluting minority voter power. The higher court upheld lower court rulings and had previously declined to block elections under the new map.
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick said he will not advocate for or against Perry's school finance plan, preferring to let the legislative process run its course. He emphasized ending the Robin Hood system overall, not a quick fix, and noted the House aims to lower property taxes while evaluating the governor's proposal for votes.
About 25 people attended International Holocaust Remembrance Day observances on the north lawn of the Ector County Courthouse. Six candles symbolizing 1 million victims were lit as 12 readers listed 200 to 300 names with hometowns ages and places of death when known. The event titled Unto Every Person is a Name was coordinated by B'nai B'rith and featured the Kaddish prayer in English and Hebrew and a reading of the poem by Susan Leshnower.
WARSAW Poland AP Iraq's multinational peacekeeping force scrambles after Spain pulls 1300 troops and Albania pledges more. U S officials brace for further withdrawals as 9500 UN commanded force covers the south central region amid calls for UN resolutions and new troop commitments.
A 161st District Court grand jury indicted two Odessa teens Zachary Huddleston and Edward Vega both 16 to stand trial as adults for the Feb 14 assault and murder of 38 year old Joseph Sizemore. Michael Freeman 18 was indicted for the Feb 25 death. Freeman’s attorney asked to be released from representation.
Food sweet bubbling cobbler is a cozy treat for cold weather. The article frames cobbler as a warm indulgence suitable for fall and winter days. It highlights the dish as a comforting dessert option.
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