Heritage Holiday funds shrink halt New Year event in Odessa
In Odessa First Night ends as Heritage Holiday misses funding and performers. City hotel tax revenue drops left $25,000 for 2023 from requested $38,000, delaying a community celebration. Tree lighting and Christmas parade proceed. Starbright Village runs through Dec 31 at McKinney Park. Public interest could revive next New Year’s Eve. Contact Murphy at 335-4106 for details.
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Police Prepare New Year Patrols for Drunk Driving Risk
Odessa police and Ector County sheriff call for increased New Year weekend patrols focusing on drunk driving. Officials urge designated drivers and note most calls involve loud parties and family disturbances, with violence possible amid holiday alcohol use and winter weather conditions.
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Gale Norton Nominated for Interior Secretary by Bush
President-elect Bush on Friday named Gale Norton as secretary of the interior. Born March 11, 1954, Norton is the first Colorado woman to lead a state attorney general's office and has served as associate solicitor at the Interior Department and as an adviser to the deputy secretary of agriculture. Her education includes a 1975 bachelor’s and a 1978 law degree from the University of Denver. Norton worked for Mountain States Legal Foundation from 1990 to 1999 and is married to John G Hughes.
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Wisconsin Governor Paige joins Bush cabinet in confirmed role
President elect Bush announces Wisconsin Governor Paige as Education Secretary designates praising his welfare reforms and urban school success. Paige, the second black appointee after Colin Powell, faces a confirmation hearing alongside Norton as attorney general and Principi as veterans affairs secretary.
Clinton asks Congress to consider sanctions over Japanese whaling
President Clinton urged Congress to consider sanctions against Japanese whaling equipment makers in the North Pacific. He opposed broader imports restrictions, said theUS would review whaling for future steps, and noted measures already taken against Japanese fishing rights and international meetings.
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Principi Nominated as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Anthony J. Principi, 56, a Naval Academy and Seton Hall Law graduate, is President-elect Bush's pick for secretary of veterans affairs. His career spans Navy service, VA leadership posts, Senate veterans affairs counsel, and chief legal roles. He is married to Elizabeth with three sons, two in the Air Force.
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Paige Nominated for Education Secretary by Bush
Roderick Paige, aged 67 born June 17 1933, is Bush's nominee for secretary of education. His background includes Houston schools superintendent 1994 to 2000, Houston district trustee 1990 to 1994, and prior faculty roles at University of Cincinnati Jackson State College and Utica Junior College. He also served as head football coach at Texas Southern University and dean of its College of Education. Divorced with one son.
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Profile of Tommy G Thompson Wisconsin Governor and Lawyer
Tommy George Thompson is Wisconsin's governor since 1987 with prior service in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1966 to 1986. He is a lawyer by profession and has served in the U S Army Reserve.
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