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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2003
Page
1
Drilling rig counts rise across the Permian Basin and Texas as natural gas and crude oil prices climb. Burns notes one active rig supports about 100 jobs, with statewide drilling permits and completions up, signaling sustained gains through 2003.
Odessa retailers push sales during a busy tax holiday prompting a price war as Martin adds 40 temporary staff. Finance Director Zentner notes a $20,000 to $30,000 dip in weekend sales tax revenue, but 2003-04 receipts are budgeted at $11.3 million. officials call the move beneficial for citizens despite the revenue drop.
AMA Florida guidance urges doctors to ask patients about driving difficulty and watch for impairments such as cataracts arthritis strokes and certain medications. It notes state reporting laws and cites 13 states with medically unfit driver rules. The guidance appeared on the AMA site after a Flagler Beach incident in which a 79 year old man injured three people at a farmers market.
The American Medical Association released its first physicians guide on determining driving fitness in 1959 and has updated it several times. The new online edition adds comprehensive motor vehicle law details for every state and stresses safer driving for older adults amid rising crash risk per mile driven.
Tejano star Freddy Fender recalling childhood in San Benito swam in the canal and backs a proposed 3 mile trail along its banks funded by community donations. He donated to the project and urged support for the next generation as city officials keep the amount private.
Oprah Winfrey and friend Bob Greene are reportedly shopping for more Maui property. The Maui News says she has made offers on several Kula listings, expanding her ownership beyond 100 shorefront acres in Hana.
At a Austin news conference Governor Dewhurst defended Texas leadership while Democrats in Albuquerque blocked a quorum. They oppose redrawing congressional districts and a change to win approval for a redistricting bill. Republicans push for a stronger Texas delegation. Democrats hold 17-15. Dewhurst planned early week joint committees to pressure a return to work. San Antonio’s Van de Putte and four Democrats named to the panels noted remote monitoring via technology. Work groups may begin Thursday with the aim of using time efficiently on school finance and redistricting.
The Pentagon reports China is rapidly expanding its missile stocks and defense budget to deter U S intervention and prepare for a swift Taiwan Strait conflict. Beijing pursues surprise capability, with missiles like the CSS-6 reaching Okinawa, and a rising defense effort beyond acknowledged spending.
Washington AP confirms Senate Republicans missed the 60 vote threshold, blocking Miguel Estrada from moving toward confirmation as the first Hispanic on the U S federal appeals court. Democrats signal further filibusters on Bush nominees, including Henry Saad, potentially a sixth appellate filibuster this year.
The Texas Lottery posted tomorrow’s results with the Lotto drawing showing winnings of an estimated 47 million dollars. The winning numbers listed include 17 22 24 43 1 15 30 and the daily Pick 3 numbers 2eT and 7.
Odessa American provides daily news in Odessa Texas with contact lines for main office and various departments. It includes phone numbers for editorial sports newsroom photo and other departments and hours of operation for local and out of town readers.
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Satirical roundup includes a White House tee-ball game joke about a ball breaking a second story window and a joke about Bill Clinton. It notes Hillary Clinton leading in New Hampshire polls and jokes about Gruden and Neuhisel. Also references Greece licensing brothels, Saudi funding criticism, Saddam and gunpowder, and Lieberman critiquing Bush policy.
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