Bush faces early energy choices after election loss
Bush must decide how much of about 1.4 billion dollars to release this fiscal year and react to OPEC plans to cut production in Vienna. Analysts warn price impacts could be modest unless further cuts drive gasoline prices higher. Rising wholesale natural gas prices threaten heating costs and electricity reliability, with California facing severe shortages.
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Michael J Fox named Us Weekly celebrity of the year
Us Weekly selects Michael J Fox as celebrity of the year noting his Parkinson disease research drive and Michael J Fox Foundation work after leaving Spin City. Fox says he remains confident a cure will be found and wakes daily with purpose.
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Ratliff elected Texas interim lieutenant governor in senate vote
After six votes and two runoffs in a 311 member Senate Ratliff won 16 to 15 in a secret ballot to become interim lieutenant governor. He will serve until a new lieutenant governor is chosen in 2002 and may not run then. Perry congratulated him and offered transition help. Judith Zaffirini was the lone Democrat eliminated in the fourth round.
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McVeigh seeks execution date as appeals endgame unfolds
Prosecutor Sean Connelly notes the verdicts and death sentence have been repeatedly affirmed. McVeigh, a Gulf War veteran, asks to end appeals and set a June execution, while insisting his confinement is not duress and that he understands consequences.
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Ward's struggling to reinvent after bankruptcy reboot
Ward, known as Monkey Ward, opened its Plymouth Indiana store in 1926 and faced years of financial instability. In 1999 it emerged from bankruptcy and announced store revamps, but analysts says the move is likely too late. Competing with Home Depot, Best Buy, and Target, Ward aims for 9 percent sales growth while achieving only about 2 percent.
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Key dates in the Montgomery Ward history
The Associated Press outlines Montgomery Ward milestones from 1872 when Aaron Montgomery Ward founded the first dry goods mail order business and issued its initial 163 item catalog, through later eras including the 1928 to 1929 store expansion, the 1988 leveraged buyout, bankruptcy filings in 1997 and 2000, and strategic shifts such as the 1985 specialty store plan and 1991 resumption of mail order.
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Collision claims life of Plainview girl in highway crash
A 7 year old Plainview girl Reba Ramos died after a head on collision on U S Highway 87 five miles north of Big Spring. The crash involved a southbound 2000 tractor trailer driven by Mark Anthony Van and a van driven by Charlene Ramos.
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Seattle Press Workers End Strike With Contract Vote
After more than five weeks on strike, union employees of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer accept a contract and will return to work next week. The Seattle Times vote results are pending, with separate talks ongoing and support plans if the Times remains on strike.
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Texas Lottery Drawn Numbers for Cash 5 and Pick 3
The Texas Lottery released winning numbers for Cash 5 and Pick 3 on Thursday December 28. Cash 5 drew 1 3 22 24 38 with a player claiming prizes, while Pick 3 showed 2 7 9 in the evening drawing.
Mustard seed tops US import spice index
Statistical abstract notes mustard seed as the most popular imported spice and lotteries as the leading form of global gambling. Early America children tamed flying squirrels and used them as improvised frisbees in footnote lore. Male lions eat first and a bat uses all fingers and feet for flight while only thumbs stay free. Female wasps build paper nests and their larvae are flesh eaters. Contact details for L M Boyd provided.
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Correction on local business owners clarified in Odessa paper
The Odessa American corrects owner details from Thursday’s edition. Tad Brown is sole owner of Sunbelt Roofing and Insulation, while Don Brown and Tad Brown are partners in 20/20 Investments.
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Odessa American postal and publication notice
The Odessa American publishes daily from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with second class mail status. Postmaster address change notices should be sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952.
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Odessa American Advertising and service details Office hours rates
Publisher and staff listings appear for the Odessa American with contact numbers and staff roles. Public notice sections describe ad policies, subscription rates, and copyright protection under federal law.
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