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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2000
Page
1
A reader survey playful exchange about Santa Claus and Christmas wishes. Christopher six, Jason and Lisa Waite share questions about Santa’s sack elves and favorite movie Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. They ask for cookies and a desired gift a remote control car.
An Odessa father, working two part time jobs, appeals to readers of the Empty Stocking Fund for gifts and food to ease his family's holiday burden. The fund, run by the Odessa American and the Salvation Army, aims to raise 40000 with a Dec. 20 delivery date for gifts and baskets. The newspaper has matched the first 4000 and calls on businesses to offer further matches.
President-elect Bush urged Democrats and the nation to put politics aside and work on Social Security Medicare and tax relief as he spoke to the Texas House of Representatives in Austin. He urged unity following Gore's concession and thanked him for the call, saying the nation must move forward as one.
In a public address from the White House, Vice President Al Gore conceded the presidential race to George W. Bush. He urged unity and acceptance of the Supreme Court decision, signaling a call for supporters to back Bush and move forward. Gore spoke from the Old Executive Office Building, acknowledging the court's position.
The Supreme Court denies that its Florida election decision was politically motivated. The ruling could influence procedures and outcomes in as many as 33 states amid ongoing disputes over election rules and timing.
Texas Governor George W. Bush, victorious in the presidential race, urged Americans to join in healing the nation from the Capitol. He highlighted bipartisan gains in Texas, citing cross party cooperation and consensus as he prepares to resign as governor for the White House. Lt. Gov. Rick Perry watched from the crowd as House Speaker Pete Laney praised bipartisanship.
Midland and Odessa saw about 79 weather related crashes on Wednesday as black ice from Tuesday drizzle and freezing temps slowed traffic. Officials said most injuries were minor or none, with police and troopers handling far more incidents than usual.
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