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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2000
Page
1
A national report concludes no government official acted with intent to harm during the 1993 Branch Davidian siege, exonerating agencies and key personnel. The finding focuses on actions by federal officials and the handling of the standoff, with implications for policy review.
FCC Chairman William Kennard advocates 5-1-1 for traffic and 2-1-1 for food and shelter to be as common as 9-1-1, with local governments and charities implementing the services. The commission also requires 7-1-1 for deaf and speech impaired operators, despite safety concerns about many new codes. Kent Crawford of the National Weather Service notes needs for widespread utility of the codes and describes radar work on a national scale.
The United States promotes an Israeli plan to recognize Palestinian administrative control over Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem as a step toward breaking the Camp David stalemate. Palestinian envoy Hasan Abdel Rahman dismissed the idea, saying sovereignty over East Jerusalem is essential for any agreement, and noted he could not confirm the proposal's presence at Camp David.
Richard and Lillian Creasy revive the State Theatre in Pecos with the animated film Chicken Run as the first public show in 11 years. locals hope the reopening spurs downtown renewal amid drought and a mine closure while renovations continue and sewer issues are addressed.
Texas state Senator Teel Bivins announced he will stop abstaining on oil and gas legislation. He said the legislative counsel found no conflict of interest in voting on industry-wide issues. Bivins spoke before the Railroad Commission, drawing applause from about 100 spectators.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office moves closer to Texas Commission on Jail Standards compliance after hiring nine jailers. Inspectors noted prior shortfalls since 1996, when the Ector County Law Enforcement Center opened, and officials say about nine more hires are expected within a week and a half as inmate housing remains above ten in the center.
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