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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 2003

Page

8

Congo flu epidemic kills over two thousand in Equator Province

Health Minister Mashako Mamba warns Congo faces a virulent illness potentially affecting much of the country. More than 2,000 of 100,000 infected in Equator Province have died. Kinshasa reports about 500,000 infections among its 6 million residents, with no deaths yet there.

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Carter plans election path to end Venezuela strike

Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter proposed plans to shorten presidential terms and call early elections in Venezuela to resolve a 51 day strike against President Hugo Chavez. He urged both sides to back constitutional changes and prepare for a binding recall referendum while aiming to end the economic crisis driven by reduced oil output and widespread shortages. Chavez signaled willingness to consider changes, and opposition leaders cautiously welcomed the proposals as talks continued.

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Kuwait tightens oil sites protection amid threats of war

Kuwait increases security at refineries and oil centers as Gulf tensions mount with Iraq. Officials warn missile, chemical, or biological threats could cripple exports. Authorities seek regional supply pledges from Saudi Arabia UAE and others to cover disruptions.

Kuwait City Persian Gulf Kuwait Iraq Sheik Ahmed Fahd al Ahmed al Sabah Ali al- Muhanna Kuwait Oil Co Saddam Hussein Sheik Ahmed Associated Press

Italian ski lift fire may be arson in Tuscany

A fire and several explosions destroyed a ski lift station in the Apennines northwest of Florence, with authorities suspecting arson. Investigators planned to inspect the site as the case drew attention to possible extremist links.

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Sid Richardson Memorial Fund Scholarship Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be direct descendants of retirees or current employees of Bass Enterprises affiliates. Limited funds assist college or vocational training costs. Apply by May 31 2003 with employee details to Jo Helen Rosacker at 309 Main Street Fort Worth Texas 76102.

Sid Richardson Memorial Fund Bass Enterprises Production Co Barbner Investment Co Perry R. Bass, Inc Ss Enterprises Production Company Richardson Energy Marketing Services Sid Richardson Carbon Company Sid Richardson Energy Services Sid Richardson Services JAL Sid W. Richardson Foundation Srcg Aviation, Inc San Jose Cattle Company Jo Helen Rosacker Sid Richardson

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