West pursues tax savings and armory merger plan
West touts $750,000 yearly tax savings and pushes House Bill 1567 for safe radioactive waste disposal with sites dependent on geology. He mentions Andrews County as a possible site and notes New Mexico and Westinghouse explore a uranium enrichment plant. He backs a merged Odessa Midland National Guard armory on a 12 acre site near the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, aiming for completion within two years, working with Craddick and Bivins.
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Blair and Bush defend Iraq war claims at White House
Prime ministers Blair and Bush faced questions over prewar intelligence on Iraq as they stood side by side at the White House. Blair backed his Niger uranium report while Bush defended his decision to remove Saddam Hussein, saying he took responsibility for sending troops and forging a coalition.
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Verizon worker shoots supervisor then kills self in San Angelo
In the Verizon building Rodney Monke called supervisor Tony Smith to his cubicle and shot him several times before killing himself. Police said there was no confirmed feud, and a female employee reported Monke acting strangely before the early evening incident that caused no other injuries.
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Jolie says UN role changed her life and family focus
Angelina Jolie, active with the United Nations, says her work reshaped her life and helped her balance motherhood with her acting career. She discusses Maddox, divorce from Billy Bob Thornton, and hopes to shield her son from factual belief in Santa Claus. Chrissie Hynde leads a Paris protest against KFC with PETA, briefly detained. police report praise for French handling and orderly process.
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Senate approves defense bill amid Iraq intelligence clash
The Senate passed a 368.6 billion defense bill, 95-0, with a 62-34 defeat of Durbin's bid to withhold 50 million for intelligence funding until a White House report. Democrats pressed for independent reviews of prewar intelligence while acknowledging the bill largely aligns with President Bush's request.
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Aging Drivers Health Checks and Safety Debates Across States
The piece notes policies requiring medical reports for drivers 70 plus renewing by mail, plus tips to flag unsafe older drivers for tests. It cites California's failed 2000 road test bill for 75 plus, mentions Santa Monica crash suspect Russell Weller, and quotes AARP and AAA on testing over age limits. It adds stats from the Insurance Institute that risk rises after 75.
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Texas Lottery Cash 5 Winning Numbers
Texas Lottery announces Cash 5 results for Thursday July 17 with numbers 2 5 9 16 27. Day and night drawings listed as separate sets.
How To Reach Odessa American Readers Guide
Odessa American publication page outlines contact numbers for editorial, advertising and subscriptions. It lists staff roles and office hours, plus daily and weekend home delivery rates and subscription plans with prices and coverage details. It notes copyright and reproduction restrictions for the Odessa American.
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Clinton thrift store to auction Bill Clinton clothes
A Hollywood Chappaqua thrift shop will auction three donated clothing items labeled as People Exhibits A B and C. The American League won the All Star game in Chicago securing home field in the World Series. Hurricane Claudette struck Galveston with powerful waves causing inland flooding six blocks. Newsweek claims Howard Dean descends from founders of Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. President Bush faces impeachment talk over Iraq intelligence and a CIA blame line. Iran reports a new oilfield. Kobe Bryant advised not to stay in same hotel as Iran. Tony Blair spoke to Congress then met Bush and Asia trip followed. Argus Hamilton headlines The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
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Continuing Crisis Recovers Mental Health in 1998 Case
Barbara Downey, who killed her 7 year old daughter in 1998, was committed to a state hospital. In March 2003 doctors found she is no longer mentally ill and released. Johnnie Eugene Maxwell, 56, freed after a Hillsborough judge ruled a stroke left him unable to defend himself at trial.
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