Odessa weighs city employee raises to join Pick Six
Odessa officials consider a six percent three year pay plan plus a 20 000 minimum wage for all city workers not earning that much. The plan would start 4 percent Oct 1 2003 then 5 percent Oct 1 2004 and 6 percent Oct 1 2005. A referendum must appear on Sept 13 ballot by July 22. Police and fire unions may review the plan, while tax base and potential layoffs loom if funds are not found.
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Kraft pledges healthier foods and new standards by year end
Kraft plans to develop optional healthier standards by year end and enforce them over two to three years. A 10 person panel of international experts will guide nutrition and behavior strategies. Kraft aims to influence consumer choices and boost activity alongside eating better. FDA Commissioner McClellan supports the initiative as a potential public health trend.
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Poll finds 7 in 10 see Iraq al-Qaida link evidence
AP poll shows 70 percent believe Bush administration implied Iraq and Saddam aided Sept. 11. A majority, 52 percent, say clear evidence exists Saddam worked with al Qaida. 25 percent think Iraq carried out Sept. 11. 23 percent claim weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq.
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Madonna wins privacy battle against footpath near Wiltshire home
Madonna and Guy Ritchie pressured the Countryside Agency to drop plans for a footpath 100 yards from Ashcombe House in Wiltshire. Fans and paparazzi concerns spurred the residents’ comments, though the agency said celebrity status didn’t affect the decision. The couple has long sought privacy around their 14.5 million estate, including past gate security disputes.
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Don King lists 54-acre jai-alai site as sports complex
Boxing promoter Don King said he is selling the former jai-alai fronton in West Palm Beach that he bought for 6.2 million in 1999 to convert into a sports entertainment complex. He spent over 1 million on renovations and seeks a buyer who may keep boxing on the site while exploring retail or industrial development to create jobs.
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Texas lawmakers clash over redistricting at special session
The special session spills into political infighting as Governor Perry pushes a redistricting agenda while Democrats accuse Republicans of bargaining with DeLay to secure GOP gains. Senate and House factions spar over votes, with protests moderating after a vow to hold another hearing in Corpus Christi.
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Political Muse and Storms Highlight a Turbulent Week
A roundup of brief items notes Tropical Storm Bill slamming the Gulf Coast with power outages and business damage. Indiana Supreme Court upholds Internet sex offender registry. Bucks reject Michael Jordan bid. Bush pledges GOP fundraising. Fox hunting banned in Britain. Howard Dean reports $6 million in Q2 Internet donations. Hillary Clinton signs in Pasadena. Clinton Library to open with Oval Office replica. Argus Hamilton hosts at The Comedy Store.
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Farmers to resume limited Texas homeowners policies
Farmers Insurance Group will start writing up to 10 new homeowners policies per agent through mid August for Texas customers who hold auto insurance with Farmers. The program covers about 2,000 agents and includes existing clients moving within Texas or from out of state. Renters policies remain unlimited.
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Evenflo Recalls 236 Thousand Infant Seats Over Base Damage
Evenflo Company recalls 236384 Cozy Carrier infant seats from November 2001 to August 2002 after tests show the detachable base can be damaged during installation, possibly compromising infant restraint. No injuries or deaths reported by NHTSA.
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Texas Lottery Draw Report Shows Jackpot and Bonus Ball
A Texas lottery update lists DAY NIGHT 7 8 e 2 G9 efed as numbers with a Jackpot of 400000. The post cites TEXAS TWO STEP 1 12 13 35 and a Bonus Ball, noting a 7 cent 8 cent odds pattern and directing to bottery org for details.
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Odessa American contact and mailing information
The Odessa American lists its mailing address at 227 Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79761 and post office box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952 with a main phone line 337-6262 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and an out of town number 800-375-4661.
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Readers Guide and Subscriptions in Odessa American
A publication page lists staff roles and subscription rates for the Odessa American. It covers contact hours for home delivery and pricing for daily and Sunday, weekend, and mail subscriptions, with annual and multi month options. The note states copyright protection and restriction on reproduction.
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Bulimic Dumper Nabbed After Hammersley Road Mystery
A bulimic woman in Madison, Wisconsin was identified as the dumper of smelly green slime in plastic bags found in garbage cans along Hammersley Road. Authorities traced the two month mystery to the self described bulimic, following tips from neighborhood patrols. A medical expert noted some bulimics believe removing evidence prevents the illness from becoming a problem.
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