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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2000
Page
2
A Sunday remembrance in Odessa featured a program of speeches, music, and community events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The observance highlighted his legacy and impact on Texas, with local leaders calling for continued civic engagement.
Crane County received the full 82000 last year and directed it to Crane Memorial Hospital for capital expenditures. The state settlement totals 17.6 billion with 2.3 billion to local governments and a future permanent trust funded by 1.8 billion from Big Tobacco.
The text traces Bill Gates leadership from 1988 to 1998 including Microsoft embracing the Internet after a period of hesitation. It notes Netscape’s browser earlier then Internet Explorer’s 1995 entry, recent innovations like ClearType, and a shift in Gates’ role with Ballmer becoming president in 1998 while Gates stayed chairman. It quotes rivals and analysts on Gates’ hands off management style and the company’s antitrust battles.
Boston singer songwriter James Taylor and Boston Orchestra executive Caroline Kim The singer proposed Christmas Eve at their Brookline home. The couple, who plan no date yet, will marry. it is Taylor’s third marriage and Smedvig’s second.
Beverly Hills reports Barbra Streisand seeks removal of her name from the marquee of a 15 million Malibu donor estate. She objected to the land’s proposed use while the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy pursues a visitor permit and delayed decision until April.
Oil markets rise as an extended production cut plan looms with a potential six month to year end extension. Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi signal longer restraint ahead of the March 27 OPEC vote while cold northeastern temperatures boost heating fuel demand. Brent crude gains to 25.47 a barrel and heating oil, gasoline, and natural gas futures advance on the weak U.S. heating season.
The U S government ruled only the father may speak for Elian on immigration issues and Reno lifted a deadline for Miami relatives to pursue federal court action. Cuban authorities mobilized massive support for reunification with Elian as thousands joined the March of the Combatant Mothers led by prominent figures including Vilma Espin.
In Miami, Haitian and black protesters denounce a racist disparity in immigration rules, noting Cubans receive easier paths and citizenship while Haitians are often sent back. They cite a pregnant Haitian woman separated from her children and call for equal treatment amid Elian Gonzalez fallout.
A collage of anecdotes on social norms and trivia. Quotes about photographers advising smiles, porpoise brains, timber tavern rails giving way to brass rails, Mongolia population jokes, Chevrolet founder Louis Chevrolet, racing, and a note on body heat from sound energy. Includes contact for L. M. Boyd.
Postal notice from Odessa American referencing second class postage paid at Odessa Texas and address change routing to RO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952.
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