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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 2003

Page

2

Twins Earn Praise as Aspiring African American Administrators

The Midland sisters, identical twins, spent hours in the library with their daughters and often caused confusion in class. They wear name badges, work as administrative interns four blocks apart, and plan to pursue joint certification to become superintendents.

Henry Davis Carl Hoffmeyer Steve Jenkins Midland

Debate over Iraq War Costs and Tax Cuts Amid Deficit Concerns

Democratic critics accuse the White House of masking war costs to finance tax breaks for the wealthy. Analysts estimate direct military expenses could run to tens of billions monthly, with additional costs from occupation, reinforcements, and oil prices. Experts note uncertainty about scenarios and allied contributions, while projections vary.

White House David Sirota House Appropriations Committee Kent Conrad D-N.d Budget Committee Bush United States Iraq Anthony Cordesman Center For Strategic and International Studies Saddam Persian Gul David Newman Office Daniels John Spratt South Carolina House Budget Committee

Space launch row cited as data export violation debate

State Department spokesman Lou Finter says charges reflect seriousness of violations while Hughes argues no wrongdoing and compliance with Commerce Department rules. Dore notes no criminal action by Loral Space & Communications and cites a mistaken report about the 1996 rocket failure sent to China. Boeing says $6 million will fund future export rule compliance.

Lou Finter State Department Hughes Richard Dore Dore Commerce Department Eee Loral Space & Communications Ltd Boeing Walt Loral

Janis Morgan sworn in as district clerk in Odessa

Janis Morgan began her first term as district clerk after defeating Wednesday. Donna Thomas won in November and will continue in the clerk office under Morgan. Both previously served under Jackie Sue Barnes who retired. Thomas said she supports cross training and serving Odessa citizens. Names sworn in Wednesday were listed.

Janis Morgan Morgan Donna Thomas Jackie Sue Barnes Thomas Morgan Odessa

Texas Lottery draw results and jackpot notes

Texas Lottery reports Wednesday’s Lotto numbers 15 29 33 40 44 52 with an estimated 12 million dollar jackpot. Cash 5 numbers are 25 28 30 34 37 and Pick 3 Day shows 9 6 7. A separate New Mexico Road Runner Cash 3 draw lists 13 18 20 24 for Tuesday December 31.

Ventura flaunts copper Hummer before leaving office

Gov. Jesse Ventura shows off a new copper 2003 Hummer outside the Minnesota Capitol ahead of his private life move. He praises the beast for Minnesota conditions and vows it will impress. The scene reflects Ventura's departure as Tim Pawlenty is set to take oath.

ST. Paul Minn Jesse Ventura Ventura Capitol

Diana Ross says she was just lost

Diana Ross was cited on three misdemeanor counts for driving under the influence after a Tucson stop near Blockbuster. Police said she denied drinking, claimed to be lost while aiming to rent a video, and failed sobriety tests with a blood alcohol level at least 0.20. A court date is set for Jan. 13.

Tucson Ariz Diana Ross Scott Sullivan Ross Arizona Paul Bloch Bloch

North Korea presses to end U N controls on its nuclear program

North Korea moves to reactivate its nuclear program and ejects U N inspectors while threatening to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Seoul officials meet Beijing officials to urge diplomatic handling. Bush casts the issue as a diplomatic showdown, not a military one, amid massed border troops.

Kim Dae-jung U.N North Korea United States Koh Yoo-hwan Seoul Dongkuk University North Beijing China Lee Tae-sik South Korea Wang Yi Moscow Russia U.S Bush Yongbyon

Odessa American publication contact details

The Odessa American lists mailing address and contact numbers for general inquiries. It notes circulation information, post office details, and hours for local and out of town callers, including weekend hours and a missing paper help line.

Hollywood and politics mix in chaotic year end chaos

Hollywood celebrity letters attack the White House over Iraq while North Korea threatens California. Bush spends Sunday chopping cedar at Crawford ranch as conversation centers on draft revival and global power shifts. The piece leans into satire about war, sports and social life in 1990s Hollywood circles.

White House Iraq Hollywood Bush North Korea California Crawford Ranch

Internet game site touts notoriety with grim event themed titles

A spokesman for a controversial Internet site said its game Kaboom has drawn about 875,000 players since April, joining other grim titles like Extreme WTC Jumper and Pico's School based on real tragedies. The webmaster urged readers to lightening up, arguing there are worse problems in the world.

New York Times World Trade Center Pico Columbine Colo

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