Oil ministers deadlock as Iran Iraq feud stalls OPEC deal
In Geneva OPEC oil ministers enter a sixth day of talks on a plan to cut production by about 1.2 million barrels a day to lift prices toward 18 dollars a barrel. Iran would receive a higher quota than Iraq, provoking dispute between the rivals who both belong to OPEC. The group aims to trim output to around 15.8 million bpd from about 17 million.
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Iraq
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Rilwanu Lukman
Opecna
RRC rejects Texas oil production cut request
The Texas Railroad Commission voted 3-0 to keep crude output at 100 percent, saying only federal action could boost the industry. Dallas oilmen William Burrow and H S Bennett had urged cuts in July to raise prices, but the commission declined.
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H.S. Bennett
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Belton Students Read Bible Verses Over PAs
Belton elementary students read Bible verses over school public address systems after the pledge and announcements. Legal experts warn this may violate the constitutional ban on state religion while Odessa school officials in Ector County dispute the claim. Lakewood Elementary principal Jeanette Kelly notes students volunteer to read inspirational sayings with cited sources.
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Ector County
Odessa
Jeanette Kelly
Lakewood Elementary
Bible Readings in Public Schools Stir Uncertainty
In Belton schools Bible readings occur in more than half of the district’s five elementary schools, with Superintendent Joe Pirtle noting some readings may be unconstitutional yet continuing them. He would change policy if objections arise. Ector County schools deny similar practices, per Superintendent Hugh Hayes.
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Joe Pirtle
Belton Independent School District
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Pirtle
Ector County Independent School District
Hugh Hayes
Ector
Hospital seeks to break contract at Permian General
Virginia firm Mental Health Management Inc faces contract cancellation by Thursday over disputes at Permian General’s 15-bed mental health unit. County officials cite a $62,000 monthly loss and 30 percent occupancy with no current patients, amid staff layoffs and pay cuts to avert a $1.2 million deficit. Glen Bunn says action will close the unit if breached.
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Permian General Hospital
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Andrews County
Permian General
Glen Bunn
Mental Health Management Inc
Mental Health Management
Bunn
Steve Smith
Smith
Board of Managers
Lawmen raid Odessa bookmakers seek gambling evidence
FBI and state agents with eight warrants swept Odessa Monday, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and a large collection of documents. Investigators pursued illegal bookmaking suspected of taking wagers on sports, targeting homes and a business in the area. Will Weddell, 56, was identified in one raid with more than $17,000 seized from his residence at 1521 W 13th St.
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Department of Public Safety Intelligence
Odessa
U.S
Darrell Smith
Smith
Will Weddell
Weddell
W. 13Th St
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