Oil prices and OPEC policy face mixed views in Middle East tour
US energy figures urge lower oil prices while OPEC ministers weigh production shifts. Henry questions OPEC's price tuning and quota adherence as Asia's demand rises. Richardson seeks dialogue in Egypt Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to ease gasoline and heating oil costs, while Burns downplays US influence.
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Texas
Henry
OPEC
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Kuwait
Asia
Bill Richardson
Middle East
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Egypt
Ali Naimi
United States
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Burns
Clinton
Department of Energy
Ventura Porsche goes to unknown high bidder on web sale
The $40,300 online bid for Gov. Jesse Ventura's Porsche on eBay drew concern. Auction officials will review bids to confirm winner as bidders compete for the 1990 dark blue Porsche 911 Carrera 4.
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Minn
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eBay
Amelperet
Andrew Korf
Korf
Jonathan McDonagh
Regional leaders discuss diversifying oil economy and downtown growth
Abilene Tyler and Odessa officials advocate diversification beyond oil as West Texas refiners shift with technology. They cite incentives like economic development taxes and tax increment financing, aimed at attracting businesses, redeveloping downtown, and preserving jobs while pursuing inclusive growth.
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West Texas
Perryman
Abilene
Tyler
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Marvin Wynn
Wynn
Midland
Jose Cuevas
Bill Wright
Wright
Tim Brookshire
Brookshire Grocery Co
Brookshire’s
Monroe
Brookshire
Kevin Eltife
Santana wins eight Grammys tying record in night
Carlos Santana capped a comeback with eight Grammys including album of the year for Supernatural. He tied Michael Jackson for most Grammys in a single night, as he performed Smooth and thanked fans for unity through music. Cher Christina Aguilera Sting Eminem and Dixie Chicks also won top awards.
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Woodstock
Santana
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Thomas
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Shur
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TLC
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Sting
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Ricky Martin
Eminem
Love God
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Rosie O'Donnell
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Selena
Sheryl Crow
School tests for tuberculosis after infected student at OHS
Principal Alma Guerrero says students in close proximity will be tested first and dozens have received permission slips. Superintendent Vernon Stokes and health officials emphasize rapid action, X rays, and antibody treatment if needed while noting most exposed students may not become infected. The Ector County Health Department handles the case, with state help for medical costs if TB is active.
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Alma Guerrero
Guerrero
Vernon Stokes
Department of Health
Stokes
Cross
Ector County
Tuberculosis at a Glance
Tuberculosis is an airborne infection spread by coughing or sneezing. In most people inhaled bacteria do not cause disease. they remain inactive or latent. Active TB harms the lungs with symptoms like weakness, coughing and chest pains. Global deaths reach two to three million yearly. timely medication can prevent progression and cure TB disease.
Clintons' defense fund may not be able to pay $4.3 million bill
Trustees of the Clinton Legal Expense Trust warned they may fail to cover the 4.3 million in legal bills owed by the president and first lady. Donations slowed in late 1999, with some celebrity support and a total year-to-date of 400,000, while overall bills mount from Whitewater probes and the Paula Jones suit.
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Clintons’ Defense Fund
Washington
Clintons’ Legal Defense Fund
Clinton Legal Expense Trust
Clintons
Lew Wasserman
Miramax Films
Harvey Weinstein
Chevy Chase
Senate
Monica Lewinsky
Lewinsky
New York
Walter Kaye
Hillary Clinton
Kaye
Ms. Lewinsky
White House
Anthony Essaye
Essaye
Clinton
Texas Lottery Lotto 37 Winning Numbers Report
The fragment shows a Texas Lottery Lotto 37 result dated Wednesday February with numbers 6 4 6. No full draw details or official context are readable.
Lottery ticket matches all six numbers for $4 million
A single Lotto Se ticket drawn Wednesday night matched all six numbers earning an estimated $4 million. The winning ticket was sold in Spring.
Informed Source Crankes Life Savers origin tale
Clarence A. Crane tried a mint candy machine until it punched holes in the centers. He quit and invented Life Savers. Alfred Hitchcock Presents aired 362 episodes over 10 years with Hitchcock directing 20.
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Clarence A. Crane
Hitchcock
Advertising contact details and policy notice
Odessa American lists switchboard and advertising office numbers with classified department contacts. It states the paper reserves the right to accept or reject ads and not be liable for errors omissions or failure to publish. Customer service hours are given for weekdays and weekend coverage.
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