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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 2003

Page

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Gospelfest honors Civil rights leader at Rose of Sharon Church

The Fifth Annual Community Gospel Celebration honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. filled Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with more than 500 attendees. An a cappella choir and soaring solo performances showcased the power of the human voice. Jo Ann Davenport of the Black Cultural Council commented on the yearly event.

King Jo Ann Davenport Black Cultural Council of

Plane carrying Midland pastor found after two weeks

A hiker north of Flagstaff uncovered a wrecked Piper PA 23 eight miles north of the city. The plane disappeared January 8 with Pastor Monty Price, his wife Susan, son Jake, and Jake Price's girlfriend London Stoval aboard. All four died, no survivors. The medical examiner will determine cause of death.

Flagstaff Monty Price Here Randy Servis Coconino County Servis Price Susan Jake London Stoval Jake Price J.L. Douthit Rankin Monty Douthit

Iraqis find four more warheads reported in Baghdad talks

U N officials said Baghdad disclosed in talks to win greater Iraqi cooperation with arms inspections. In Washington, Defense Secretary Rumsfeld endorsed giving Saddam Hussein access to a UN backed program. Powell warned time was running out as Blix and ElBaradei met in Baghdad for two days of talks likely guiding potential military action. ElBaradei called the talks constructive after a two hour session.

Baghdad Iraq U.N Washington Defense Donald Rumsfeld Saddam Hussein Colin Powell Hans Blix Mohamed ElBaradei United States ElBaradei

Leap program breaks cultural barriers with art and gear

LEAP President Aracely Calzadias says a global email and visual outreach including a painting and armadillo image tie sparked awareness. LEAP members have also struck other cultural dialogue efforts, widening eyes and open minds through shared creativity.

LEAP Aracely Calzadias

Call to scrap Railroad Commission eyed by comptroller

Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn cites an estimated 27 million savings in 2004 05 by eliminating duplicative state programs and services including oil and gas pipeline duties and well plugging shifting to a single agency. She notes the Railroad Commission's overlapping roles with pipelines and energy regulation could be consolidated under newer governance.

Texas Carole Keeton Strayhorn Ace Strayhorn PUC

Martin Luther King Day closures across schools offices and service

J ECISD schools and the Iminiatrech building remain closed in observance. J A r County offices close for the holiday. OC and UTPB also close. The U S Postal Service suspends regular operations.

Iminiatrech JAI Ector County UTPB U.S. Postal Service

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Gospelfest Areshia Mack Odessa Paul Zoeller Railroad Commission Oi! & Gas Producers Capitol Texas Energy, Utility and Environmental Management CBS UNC CHS Poeennerstenmeee Nees OC
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