Kidnap craze fuels heedless chatter and Amber Alert debates
The piece argues the perceived rise in child abductions mirrors increased awareness rather than actual numbers. It contrasts cases from California, Abilene, and Fort Stockton, noting differences in circumstances, media coverage, and the role of familial versus stranger abductions while criticizing sensationalism and bias in reporting.
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California
Abilene
Lovers Lane
Fort Stockton
Jessica
Professors Propose Women Board Presence to Curb Corruption
Barbara Scofield and Paul Wilhelm of the University of Texas at the Permian Basin argue that seating more women on corporate boards would quickly reduce corruption. Their study merges the CPI with accounting-standards deviations, noting empowered women correlate with stronger economies and lower corruption.
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Permian Basin
Barbara Scofield
Paul Wilhelm
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Wilhelm Transparency International
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Top SEC accountant faults U S accounting rules
Scofield said Wilhelm then folded cultural and economic factors into the data. The piece notes that looser accounting standards correlate with higher corruption. it cites Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden as least corrupt. The article references further RESEARCH on Page 2B.
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Wilhelm
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Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Doves Saved As Neighbor Removes 40-Year-Old Pine
In West Texas Odessan Joe Madera cut a 40 year old pine in his front yard and discovered a mother dove with two babies in the tree. The crew carefully lowered the nest after removing limbs to avoid harming the birds while the tree came down.
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United Way honors Odessa contributors in Dallas ceremony
United Way of Odessa recognized Huntsman Polymers Odessa educator and Lee Buice at a Dallas ceremony July 25 for exceptional support. Huntsman earned the Devoted Contributor Award, while Buice received Outstanding Board Member and H E B Grocery earned Star of Texas for most campaigns.
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Odessa
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Lone Star
United Way
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Rush
Tripp
Lee Buice
Buice
United Ways of Texas Board of Directors
H-E-B Grocery
Star of Texas
ECISD urges early student registration before Monday start
ECISD officials urge parents to register students before the first day to avoid instruction delays and lost elective choices. Sue Ferguson says early registration sets the year’s tone and helps prevent last minute visits.
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