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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2000
Page
1
The reader sees a mix of holiday chatter and questions about reindeer flight and Santa Claus songs. A note mentions the post office experiencing higher package and mail volumes as the holiday season begins, with families gathering to celebrate.
Hundreds of Odessa nursing home residents will receive gifts and meals from the Empty Stocking Fund, a joint Odessa American and Salvation Army drive aiming to raise 40000 dollars by December 20. The Odessa American matched the first 4000 dollars and asks local groups to provide additional matching funds. Gifts and baskets will be delivered December 20, with donor lists published through the campaign.
Nation awaits ruling as justices question Florida recount laws and the power of the court to resolve Bush v. Gore. No ruling timetable set. Florida's 25 electoral votes hinge the outcome with Electoral College on December 18 and Congress vote on January 6.
Republican led Florida Legislature advances to intervene in the presidential dispute by approving a slate of 25 electors for George W. Bush. House committees ready to vote, calling the move a radioactive hot potato, with the Senate to meet next.
The Permian Basin sees cold air and a winter storm watch with 1 to 3 inches of snow possible Tuesday. UT Permian Basin worker Ramon Carrasco endures the chill outside as Brad McGavock of the National Weather Service warns temperatures in the 20s and wind chills near 10 degrees. Snow and cold linger as weather officials issue advisories.
Under County Judge Jerry Caddel the Ector County Commissioners Court met in what may violate Texas Open Meetings Law by briefly using an executive session to discuss a proposed new county position and potential employee evaluations. The session occurred after a general description of a “projects position” and aimed to discuss project progress and possible effects on staff.
The IEA warns a winter price surge remains possible as non-OPEC production rises and cold weather returns. Crude futures rebounded with January light sweet crude at 29.50 and Brent at 27.54, amid signals OPEC may cut output next year to stabilize markets.
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