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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 2002

Page

2

Yates Trial Focuses on Andrea Yates Mental State

Jurors hear testimony on Andrea Yates mental illness and whether she knew right from wrong when she drowned her five children in the bathtub. Prosecution seeks death penalty for murders of Noah 7 and John 5, Mary 6 months, with potential charges for Paul 3 and Luke 2.

Andrea Andrea Yates Noah John Mary Texas Paul Luke Dora Yates Yates Wendell Odom George Paynham Joe Owmby Parnham Houston David Svahn Russell Svahn Russell Yates

Oil academy to train international students in Permian Basin

APTA plans an oil industry academy drawing students from abroad to Odessa and Midland area colleges. The program aims to create hundreds of jobs and millions in revenue, with classes at Odessa College, Midland College, UT Permian Basin, and CEED. A Russian delegation will visit, alongside talks with Midland's Dongying sister city about a Chinese energy delegation.

Henry West Texas Permian Larry Combest APTA Combest Permian Basin Odessa College Midland College University of Texas of Dennis Clayton Russia CEED Northwest Texas International Trade Center D’ann Harris Harris Apta Board Midland Dongying China Barry Beck Forrest Dietrich Greg Dove Barry Horseman Bob Riker Steve Melzer Mark Nicholas Pete Schroeder Jim Woodcock Bob Trentham Clayton

98 Degrees announces extended break amid future uncertainty

The boy band 98 Degrees says it is taking an extended break with no immediate plans to record or tour. A Universal spokeswoman did not immediately comment. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson recently became engaged, while two of their albums have gone multiplatinum and a hit single remains in circulation.

New York 98 Degrees Universal Nick Lachey Jessica Simpson

Giuliani Receives Civility Award Amid 9/11 Remembrance

Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani is named an honorary knight by the British queen and Time magazine’s Person of the Year. He wins the 2001 National Civility Award for dignity after the September 11 attacks, joined by President Bush and other figures as Civics award recipients.

Abilene New York Rudolph Giuliani Time Magazine Giuliani Glen Drumgoole Alan Gibson Civility Patrol President Bush Laura Bush Tony Blair Wayne Newton Mark McGwire Cal Ripken Jr Tony Gwynn Jennifer Capriati Eudora Welty

Supreme Court backs classroom grading privacy limits

The court ruled the 1974 privacy law does not require exposing student grades or teacher notes to parents, warning broader scrutiny could let federal officials micromanage classrooms. It left open whether private lawsuits under the act are allowed and noted future review. The Owasso Independent School District v Falvo case centers on grading visibility and parental access.

Falvo Congress Supreme Court Kennedy Michael Simpson National Education Association Falvo’s Owasso Independent School District

Bush backs aid amid North Korea tensions at DMZ visit

President Bush voiced concern for North Koreans and urged freedom lovers to stand strong. South Korea signaled policy alignment as Seoul advances the Unification Railway project despite North Korea’s inaction. Bush urged Pyongyang to show good will, ruled out invasion plans, and highlighted contrast with North Korea’s war rhetoric. A nighttime satellite image showcased the peninsula disparity, underscoring regional unease.

North Korea Bush United States Tion South Korea South Reagan Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev Kim Jong I U.S Asia Kim Radio

Odessa American contact and circulation details

The Odessa American newspaper lists its masthead contact information including address at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and P.O. Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952. It provides main phone 337-6262 for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and a toll free number 800-375-4661 for out-of-town callers.

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Classified Ad Rates and Publication Details in Odessa American

Classified advertising options and rates for Odessa American including daily and Sunday inserts. Details cover display, rate card, subscription pricing, printing panel disclaimer, and contact numbers for the classifieds department and publishers.

Clinton’s evolving plan and political quips in satire

A satirical overview notes Bill Clinton’s remarks on a Third World Marshall Plan analogy and political miscues from a speech to Oklahoma City executives, while skewering Bush, Enron, and media figures. It touches on security screeners, devaluation misstatements, and pop culture jabs.

Oklahoma City America Bill Clinton Long Island Bush Tokyo

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Scamming in Americas Darkest Hour Prompts Settlements and Probes

In December a Hicksville Days Inn agreed to a fine and refunds for charging stranded travelers up to 399 a day after Sept 11. Providence Inc. distributed gift portfolios to 76 Sept 11 victims relatives and suggested lawyers. NYPD arrested 115 unlicensed Ground Zero vendors for counterfeit NYPD and FDNY items.

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