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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 2004

Page

2

Saddam scoffs at charges in defiant first public appearance

Saddam Hussein, unrepresented by counsel, glare at the judge in a televised Baghdad proceeding. He called the proceedings a theater by Bush and attacked Kuwait and regional foes while defending Iraq’s honor. Tariq Aziz stood out among the other defendants as the hearing unfolded.

Saddam Kuwait Iraq Tariq Aziz

Durst not liable for fan injuries at 2000 Lansing concert

A Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit not responsible for injuries to a fan at a 2000 The Palace of Auburn Hills show. The decision found Durst did not act irresponsibly when inviting concertgoers to move to the main floor. In another note, Ashley Judd will visit Cambodia and Thailand to raise AIDS awareness and promote health services. She will meet children and tour Angkor Wat during her Asia tour as part of YouthAIDS SSI efforts amid Southeast Asia’s HIV figures.

Lansing Mich Limp Bizkit Fred Durst Durst Michigan Court of Appeals Palace of Auburn Hills Phnom Penh Cambodia Ashley Judd U.N Siem Reap Angkor Wat Asia Thailand Southeast Asia

Telvista center update and MOTRAN plans in Odessa

Burnett reports Telvista technical call center construction in motion with a four million dollar project. Telvista executives will tour and host a July luncheon with civic leaders as occupancy is expected the following week. MOTRAN updates noted June activities and optimism for a highway and transit funding compromise by July 31.

Burnett Telvista Co Telvista Telvista Center Jo Hooker Seldon Hensley Bob Porter Robert Williams Mistic U.S. House-Senate Motran Odessa Congress John Ben Shepperd Parkway Beauchamp

Saddam Hussein in Iraqi court hearing defends actions

Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, disputed judge authority and argued against occupying forces as charges including the 1988 chemical attacks on Kurds and the 1991 Shiite uprising were read. He noted Americans accuse him of wealth in Switzerland while U.S. troops and vehicles stood outside.

Baghdad Iraq Saddam Hussein Bush Saddam U.S Tikrit Kuwait Switzerland U.S. Army

West Texas groups push rail line hints and water concerns

A West Texas regional coalition led by Villarreal plans a database of communities opposing Rio Nuevo water development while promoting the South Orient Railroad from east of San Angelo to Mexico. Local officials like Mullins and Phillips see long term regional benefits and cross county cooperation across Big Spring to Presidio and beyond. A follow up meeting is planned for early fall in Fort Stockton to invite rural West Texas communities to join.

Villarreal Rio Nuevo Ltd Midland Texas Pecos Rio Nuevo South Orient Railroad San Angelo Mexico Grandfalls Roger Mullins West Texas Mullins McCamey Sherry Phillips South Orient Cena Phillips Big Spring el Paso van Horn Sierra Blanca Presidio del Rio Uvalde Rock Springs Sonora Crockett County Ozona Far West Texas Judges and Commissioners Association Fort Stockton

ECISD considering retirement terms and interim search

The district faces a $120,000 severance impact with $30,000 in lost state funding from the foundation program. Tuesday the board will meet with Backus to discuss actions, including retirement, separation terms, interim selection, and employment matters for the superintendent.

Texas Texas Education Agency Backus Rives Atkins Lee Contanues

Yukos hit by fresh tax demand and court action

In Moscow the Yukos oil company faced a new 2001 tax claim of about 3.3 billion dollars, with five days to pay a 3.4 billion dollar 2000 back tax. Bailiffs, inventory freezes, and bank account seizures followed, risking bankruptcy and harming Russia’s oil output.

Moscow Yukos Alexander Shadrin Shadrin Interfax Russia Pavel Kushnir United Financial Group

President Bush smiles at Fahrenheit 9/11 question on tour

Bush dodged a direct answer about Fahrenheit 9/11 on Tuesday as crowds, reacting to the film, paid nine dollars per ticket to see him on the big screen. The president aims to project a Reaganesque image and says the movie could not hurt. NBA star Tracy McGrady signs a $90 million contract, highlighting high earnings in sports.

Bush Ronald Reagan

Unclear excerpt hints at Iraq War era actions and media notes

The fragment references Sony employees with night vision gear, piracy of Spider Man Two, Pentagon tech for protection, a Hollywood shareholder meeting, President Bush authorizing involuntary call-ups for Iraq duty, IRS tracking, and President Buahpoke at the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, but details are incomplete and ambiguous.

Sony Hollywood Bush Iraq IRS Buahpoke Washington

Texas Lottery Results Summary for July 1

Winning numbers include Cash 5 2 19 34 35 37. Pick 3 day 5 9 08 and night 8e. Texas Two Step 18 29 30 34 26 with bonus. Jackpot listed at $250,000. Results reflect Thursday draw figures.

Texas

New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw

The New Mexico Lottery announces a Road Runner Cash drawing held on Wednesday June 30. Numbers drawn were 12 14 20 21 24 with the Power Ball or extra number 9 22.

Odessa American contact and subscription details

Public notice shows Odessa American contact points including address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and P.O. Box 2952. It lists publisher Patrick Canty editor John Ker and multiple department phone numbers and hours for News Sports Bridals Editorial and Classifieds along with subscription rates and options.

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