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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2000
Page
1
Midland oilman Tom Brown founder of Tom Brown Inc and TMBR Sharp Drilling is to be honored with the Texas Railroad Commission Pioneer Award for his long service in the oil industry and contributions to drilling operations.
Huntsman Corp officials said the ethylene unit start-up is proceeding well. Plant manager George Rybiak expects the flare to be used during much of the start-up, which should last about 24 hours after a refrigerant compressor vibration prompted a shutdown Tuesday. Ted Barker of the TNRCC noted two monitoring units are ready for the flare period.
Lottery officials say increasing pool size from 50 to 54 numbers will raise average jackpots from about 11.39 million in 1999 to 19 million next year as rollover prizes grow with fewer winners. Spokeswoman Leticia Vasquez says players will get bigger jackpots, though some may quit due to tougher odds. Dawn Nettles notes disciplined players may walk away after persistent losses.
An advisory jury found the government bears no responsibility for the deaths of 80 Branch Davidians during the 1993 Waco standoff. The panel ruled after 2 1/2 hours of deliberation in the $675 million suit by survivors, with US Attorney Michael Bradford praising agents' conduct and contending accountability lies with David Koresh and the sect.
After a two year trial a jury awarded 145 billion dollars in punitive damages against the tobacco industry to sick Florida smokers. The verdict totaling 145 billion will be appealed and is not expected to affect the industry immediately. Philip Morris requested an appeal claiming the ruling unfair while defendants face lengthy legal challenges.
The $145 billion punitive-damage ruling against the five major tobacco firms is unlikely to have immediate business impact but deepens a reputational blow. Critics predict the decision could push the industry toward broader reforms and stricter practices. Law professor Richard Daynard says the industry will look different as a result and may face new federal curbs.
In the Niger Delta blast near Adeje and Oviri Court the confirmed death toll climbed to 200 as more bodies were found and burned victims died. Many injured with severe burns hide to avoid arrest over the incident as some villagers disposed of bodies.
Envirocare of Texas advances toward a radioactive waste processing site in Andrews. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission completes the initial steps and schedules a 40 day public comment period. Residents must show they are affected to qualify for a hearing, says Rick Jacobi.
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