OPEC cuts eyed as oil prices surge and US policy debated
Oil producers warn cuts could lift gas prices while Iraq's stance and US policy shape outcome. Bell and Castle foresee higher prices with demand and Iraq's response. Elam and Richardson offer cautious views. Basin producers seek balance, Bush energy plan urged to reduce dependence on OPEC oil.
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Ashcroft faces fierce civil rights protests in Senate hearing
Civil rights and women's groups condemn Ashcroft as a nominee, shouting crowds disrupt the hearing briefly, police remove a protester, and charges are filed for disrupting Congress. Supporters rally outside while senators question his civil rights record and stance on desegregation and abortion.
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Odessa Officials Split Over Bush Visit Plans
Odessans weigh participation in a presidential visit with several local leaders opting to attend. Mayor Bill Hext and Freddie Gardner express intent to go, citing historical significance and unity, while County Attorney Tracey Bright and District Attorney John Smith must work or watch on TV.
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Sting receives Gabriela Mistral human rights medal in Chile
Sting is awarded Chile's Gabriela Mistral medal for promoting human rights after meeting with dissidents and rights groups in Santiago. Foreign Minister Soledad Alvear praised his contributions and his benefit concerts during the Pinochet era, linked to songs like They Dance Alone. Isabel Allende attended the ceremony amid a broader discussion of memory and justice in Chile.
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Pinochet
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Elizabeth Taylor Says No Interest In More Marriages
Los Angeles reports the Oscar winner and eight time bride Elizabeth Taylor states she has no desire to extend her marriage record. The actress, famed for personal life as much as her film work, emphasizes focus on existing commitments rather than future unions.
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Mike Todd
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Beene to return home from Houston for Odessa visit
Joe Beene will fly with his father and coach T J Mills from Houston to Midland on Thursday. He will be lifted from his wheelchair into his seat on the 737 and spend several days at home with physical therapy and in home care before entering rehabilitation. Mills says the welcome home will lift spirits and may draw many supporters to the arrival and upcoming Feb 10 football banquet.
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T.J. Mills
Houston
Joe
Odessa
Beenes
Mills
Southwest Airlines
Midland
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Diane Beene
Midland International Airport
Bush to headline Midland public event with local acts
Tickets at all Kent Kwik stations in Midland. If weather worsens the public celebration may move indoors. Bush faces a noon stage appearance with Mike Conaway emceeing and Midland Mayor Bobby Burns introducing George W. Bush. Local bands and country acts begin at 9 30 a.m.
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Midland
Mark
Bush
Midland College
Linda Bond
Mike Conaway
Conaway
Bobby Burns
George (W. Bush
Steve Late
Broncho Chevrolet
Midland International Airport
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 Jan 16 2026
The Texas Lottery results list Cash 5 numbers 11 30 32 drawn Tuesday January 16 along with Pick 3 numbers 3 7 9. No payout details shown.
Actors fault manmade fog in theaters across nation
San Francisco AP reports performers from New York to Seattle allege respiratory issues and throat irritation blamed on glycol based theatrical fog. Opera singer Pamela Dale of the San Francisco Opera says fog hinders her high notes and causes coughing as lawsuits and workers comp claims rise.
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Opera Chorus
Pamela Dale
Dale
San Francisco Opera
New York
Seattle
Bill Moriarity
American Federation of Musicians
Odessa American USPS Notice Address Change
Public notice details the Odessa American mailing address and post office procedures including second class postage, official post office box, and submission of address changes for subscribers and readers. The text lists the newspaper’s physical office at 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas and the post office box for address updates.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Masthead and subscription details
Readers guide and contact numbers for Odessa American printed with staff roles, circulation info, delivery hours, and subscriber rates. It notes the paper may reject ads and not be liable for errors, omissions, or misrepresentations in ads. Copyright notice appears at end.
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Mail
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