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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2000
Page
2
William reflects on humanity’s flood of messages from cave signals to email and the internet. He notes countless forms of communication but says one true voice remains universal: He is risen. Have a blessed Sunday and a wonderful week.
Politicians celebrities and activists gathered on the National Mall to mark Earth Day's 30th anniversary. President Clinton blamed the GOP for inaction on global warming while Al Gore unveiled policy ideas to cut greenhouse gases and proposed emissions trading for power plants. Republican critics dismissed the proposals as small ideas.
An obituary recounts Judge Bunton of Texas noted for high integrity and humor. His career spans from private practice in Uvalde to district attorney roles, then guiding the Western District court. Known for hard work, he handled heavy dockets and resisted security, citing dedication to justice.
Judge Bunton in Midland mixed humor with strict duty in the courtroom. Deputy Gail Boggs recalls ties and birthday songs, while Bunton acknowledges sentencing as the hardest part of his job. He notes appellate reversals but defends the judges’ right to err.
Bunton, now on senior status, still handles a demanding docket with 84 criminal defendants in Pecos. Since October he has tried eight cases, conducted 22 hearings, and spent 79 hours on the bench over 37 trial days. His upcoming Pecos docket on May 15 lists 30 criminal cases with 44 defendants and 10 sentencings.
Eric Burdon leads Rockin' for Joshua Tree in Palm Springs to raise funds against Eagle Mountain Landfill. The concert features several singers and aims to stop a disposal project near Joshua Tree National Park with lawsuits from environmental groups. Burdon calls pollution a global issue and his own backyard battle.
Dozens of Cuban-Americans protested outside the U.N. mission in New York while others applauded the raid to reclaim Elian Gonzalez from relatives. Voices across the country debated legality, parenting, and national sentiment as photographs of armed agents sparked outrage and support.
Saturday April 22 2000 drew Lotto numbers 2 19 20 23 37 39 with an estimated 10 million dollar jackpot. Pick 3 results show 9 9 2 for the draw.
A grassfire broke out Saturday near Fernandez Ranch five miles east of Kermit. Winds reached 30 mph with a 54 mph gust at Winkler County Airport as flames spread, limiting visibility and forcing a temporary shutdown of State Highway 302. Fire crews from Kermit, plus aid from Ector and Ward counties, worked to extinguish by about 7 p.m. No buildings were damaged.
An Odessa American classified notice states contact numbers for out of town readers and an email and website for advertisements. It disclaims the right to accept or reject ads, and if an error omission or failure to publish occurs the paper bears no liability or fact representation obligation.
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