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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2001
Page
9
Thousands braved 32 degree weather in Midland to welcome president elect George W. Bush. Residents and visitors from Midland and beyond lined downtown streets eager for a close view, sharing connections to the Bush family and motivations ranging from local pride to pure spectacle.
Thousands packed Midland downtown Centennial Plaza as President elect George W Bush spoke for about 15 minutes, with restaurant owners reporting strong turnout. Coffee shop owner John Nate said early morning crowds cleared as media exited with hot drinks, boosting early sales and crowds.
Thousands gathered to glimpse president elect Bush but security delays created lengthy lines. Some left before or during the speech while others stood in the cold, prompting frustration and debate among attendees including Tom McKown of Midland. See LEFT OUT on Page 2B.
Odessa area students from Ross Elementary in Midland were among 85 fifth graders who stood about 50 feet from president-elect George W. Bush at a Wednesday rally. Teacher Dawn Bearden had learned of the visit and organized the trip.
George W. Bush tours downtown Midland delivering a nostalgic look at his roots in West Texas. Thousands turn out in chilly weather to glimpse the almost president in the flesh, a gesture seen as distancing from campaign politics while stressing his oil patch ties and Midland memories.
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