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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 2003

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Baylor student earns MLB internship in contest win

Correction issued for the Tuesday OA story misnaming Baylor senior Andy Mielnik. The correct spelling is Mielnik. The error was provided by MLB media relations. OA regrets the mistake.

Baylor Andy Mielnik Major League Baseball Mielnik MLB

Marine rescues fellow troops in Samarra turning point for rescuer

Castaneda and a Marine scout unit cleared a building in Samarra to free captured soldiers. POWs were dropped to Iraqi police, then transported to Kuwait after a quick, low-fire operation. Castaneda, 24, deployed in January, says the rescue brought profound pride to his family and a sense of accomplishment like no other.

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Exorcist authors settle suit with Warner Bros

William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin have settled their May 2001 lawsuit against Warner Bros alleging fiduciary breach over The Exorcist rights. Terms not disclosed. The reissue The Version You've Never Seen grossed $39.7 million in the U.S. and $110 million worldwide.

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Rush joins ESPN NFL countdown

Rush Limbaugh is joining ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown to provide the voice of the fan and spark debate. He debuts September 4, the night of the NFL opener, and his show is carried in more than 650 markets worldwide.

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Joint House Senate panel opens Medicare talks on drug plan

A House Senate joint committee opened negotiations on Medicare prescription drug and modernization legislation. Leaders from both parties warned the path ahead will be tough with deep policy gaps. Bills would add drug benefits for seniors via private insurers and government subsidies and expand managed care competition within Medicare.

House Senate Washington WJ. Tauzin R-La House Energy Committee

County mulls layoffs to balance budget in Ector

Holmes notes one person would be 1/20th of a department while councilors discuss layoffs in district clerk county clerk and appraiser offices. Caddel says workload prevents cutting staff. Proposals include contracting out electrician and plumber work and privatizing the jail. Tax rate could rise 2.4 cents before rollback, with July 25 appraisals pending.

Holmes Precinct 3 Barbara Graff Caddel Ector Tracy Bright Bright Bob Bryant Precinct 4 Bryant Lea Taylor Ector County Precinct 2 Greg Simmons Precinct 1 Freddie Gardner Pat MacAllister David Austin Regenia Brazeal Brazeal Commissioners Court Brian Carney Holly Williams Stacy Trotter

County health policy questioned in Todd case

Bowen confirmed sending a letter and asked for clarification as Texas Rangers investigate former commissioner Tom Todd’s wife Connie being covered by the county health insurance after Todd left office and stopped premiums for 22 months. The county’s self insured plan affects taxpayers and employees.

Tom Todd Bowen Texas Rangers Connie

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The Odessa American offers daily and Sunday subscriptions with different rate plans. Weekend and Sunday editions include holiday editions. annual and monthly pricing is listed for daily, Sunday, and weekend options.

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Bush Clinton jokes in wild political mix from Hollywood to Iraq

A chaotic montage ties Royal St George’s golf start to Bush and Blair plots and claims. It mixes Dixie Chicks names, Iraq oil, Tenet blame, Jerry Ford visits, Rumsfeld cost estimates, and a Democratic forum with Kobe’s alleged involvement. The piece blends satire with real events.

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No Longer Weird Burglary Ends With Slippery Exit

In Grants Pass Oregon Albert Jackson Dowdy aged 22 attempted a glass door smash with a paint can but the can broke. He entered the home reportedly taking a can of tung fish and a box of oatmeal. While fleeing he stepped in spilled paint leaving tracks to a nearby motel where police captured him.

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