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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2000
Page
1
Attorneys for a man on death row for 18 years claim new DNA evidence warrants a fresh trial in the murder of a 75 year old widow. The case highlights ongoing debates over forensic science and judicial process.
In downtown Johannesburg three-year-old Kutloano Maggabe shares an ice cream with Santa, portrayed by Peter Semenya, as the city enjoys a rare warm spell at 86 degrees while northern countries face cold weather.
Congress passed bills mandating the Ports to Plains Trade Corridor pass through Odessa Midland. The route, extending from Laredo to Denver via San Angelo, Midland, and Lamesa, aims for operation by 2015 and could spawn La Entrada al Pacifico. Local leaders foresee major warehousing and distribution benefits.
An Odessa family of seven lost its home to a morning fire on Windsor Drive. Laura Hunt reported smoke as she arrived and alerted responders. Firefighters arrived at 11:11 a.m. to find the home engulfed and neighbors assisting.
Odessa resident James M. Walker faced a 69 dollar charge far above his 29 dollar prior bill as Energas cited rising demand, cooler weather and higher fuel costs for natgas price increases. The energy supplier urged customers to conserve to avoid steep future bills.
Dr. Suresh Gadasalli of the Healthy Heart Center pledged to cover the shortfall of the Empty Stocking Fund, which was $4,000 from its $40,000 goal. By noon Wednesday the fund was $2,000 short and Gadasalli donated $2,000 at the Healthy Heart Center in Odessa to help meet the goal.
President-elect Bush named Paul O'Neill as treasury secretary citing his corporate experience and steady hand. He followed with nominations including Ann Venemen for agriculture and Mel Martinez for housing and urban development. Campaign chair Don Evans touted ambitious plans as warnings of a possible economic slowdown were noted.
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