Journalists Pleas as Pearl Search Yields No Grave Evidence
The Wall Street Journal and family appeal to Pearl's abductors to prove he is alive after an overnight Karachi graveyard search found nothing. Pearl, 38, was seized January 23 while reporting on a Muslim extremist group. An e mail claim of his death is deemed a hoax.
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Odessa seeks fifth ambulance to ease paramedic load
Odessa Fire Department paramedics face busier shifts with doubled caseload since 1990. The four ambulance unit, initially handling 5 000 calls yearly, now manages about 10 000 as runs per shift rise from six to eight to twelve, with occasional crews at sixteen. Fire Chief Pollack says a fifth ambulance would boost efficiency and meet demand.
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Lay to testify before Senate on Enron collapse
Kenneth Lay, former Enron chairman, will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee amid scrutiny from the Justice and Labor Departments, the SEC, and 12 panels. He faces questions on partnerships, accounting practices, and director roles as investors and former employees recall losses from Enron’s bankruptcy.
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Midessa Boat Show Draws Thousands In Odessa
Odessa hosts the 20th annual Midessa Boat RV Sport and Gun Show at Ector County Coliseum drawing more than 10,000 local spectators. Show director Johnny Ramsey says it showcases 202 models of boats ATVs water craft and other vehicles for sportsmen.
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Community Statesman Awards honors 13 Odessans in 2024
The Heritage of Odessa Foundation will host the annual Community Statesman Awards at 6 30 p m on Feb 28 at the Holiday Inn Centre. Recipients span fields from art Jean Johnson to law Kathleen McCulloch and media Laura Dennis. Distinguished Former Odessans include Paul Archinal DonnaJean Anderson Fredeen Jean Cappadonna- Nichols J T Slick Rutherford and Roy Williams. Tickets are 20. call Grace King at 334 8800 for information.
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