GOP Convention Embraces Bush Amid 9 11 Remembrance
Delegates at Madison Square Garden hear speakers praise George W. Bush as a wartime leader while memory of September 11 anchors the night. Tara Stackpole honors her firefighter husband and her son headed for Iraq as the party ratifies a conservative platform and touts tax relief and Social Security changes.
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Moore boos at GOP convention over Fahrenheit 9/11
At the New York Republican convention Michael Moore drew boos as Senator John McCain branded him a disingenuous filmmaker. The Fahrenheit 9/11 director, whose documentary harshly critiques Bush Iraq policy, has grossed about 115 million dollars. Moore sat in press seats at Madison Square Garden and reacted with a defiant smile and a quip about “Two more months.”
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OSHA and drug testing rules in oil industry safety
OSHA faces criticism over gaps in drug and alcohol policies amid drilling accidents. Tapio notes substance abuse as a widespread concern despite penalties. Western Gas Resources, led by Bryant Hazard, enforces a zero tolerance policy with random testing and rehabilitation support funded by the company. employees denying abuse or failing tests face termination.
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Iraq's Sadr calls cease fire steps amid militia and politics shift
Mahdi Army members suspend fire awaiting Sadrist political program. al Sadr signals potential move into politics while Najaf clashes ease. Baghdad negotiators seek end to conflict as security and oil exports falter with southern shipments halted and northern pipeline idle.
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Star Trek Fans Bid Farewell to James Doohan at Los Angeles Tribute
Hundreds of fans gathered at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel for a two day tribute to James Doohan known as Scotty of Star Trek who announced retirement after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Doohan, 84, waved to fans and planned to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star as his final public appearance. Proceeds from the event benefited an Alzheimer's research foundation.
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New Mexico Lottery Winning Numbers Report
The New Mexico Lottery draw results show Road Runner Cash numbers 2 6 7 12 plus 26 2. Saturday, August 28 picks include Pick 3 and Powerball. Powerball numbers 6 30 35 39 45 with a Power Play of 3. Jackpot listed at $36 million.
Major Dad star McRaney undergoes lung cancer surgery
Gerald McRaney, 56, had surgery at M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to remove a cancerous lung growth detected during a preoperative exam. Though malignant, doctors find it early stage. he plans to quit smoking and return home next week to begin work on Commando Nanny.
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Texas Lottery Draws and Jackpot Update
Texas Lottery results show CASH S 2 15 25 27 32 for Monday August 30 and DAY NIGHT 2 78 6 2 4. Texas Two Step drew 9 11 16 19 32 with a Bones balance and a Jackpot of 325000.
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Appeals court allows gay marriage ban to stay on ballot
Louisiana appeals court rules the Defense of Marriage amendment can appear on the September 18 ballot, reversing a lower court ruling. The decision keeps the measure before voters and moves the case toward the Louisiana Supreme Court for joint review with related lawsuits.
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United States vs Iran in Oct
Hollywood report notes Gen William Boykin preached against Islam in the name of Jesus and will give the pre game prayer as the United States faces Iran in October. The piece also covers The Passion of the Christ DVD release and various political and sports remarkaries.
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Correction on Blackshear Elementary and Family Education Center notices
In Monday's edition the paper corrects that Blackshear Elementary will have regular classes and an early 3 15 pm dismissal with no magnet classes on Friday. Registration for the Family Education Center will be held at 301 E Clements. The OA regrets the errors.
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Odessa American Publication Details and Rates
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for staff and departments, hours, and ad policies. It includes subscription rates, classifies types of ads, and notes holidays and upcoming observances with scattered garbled phrases. The page reads as a boilerplate masthead and miscoded text.
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