Oil stocks rise on talks of production cuts by key nations
New York shares of oil and oil services firms climbed as word spread that ministers from Saudi Arabia Venezuela and Mexico met in Amsterdam to discuss further output reductions. Offshore driller Ensco Schlumberger Ocean Energy Exxon Texaco led gains as investors priced in possible OPEC action before the June 24 ministers meeting.
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Julie Andrews voices hope after throat surgery and Dr Doolittle role
Julie Andrews, 62, says her singing voice is not irreparably damaged after last year’s throat surgery and plans a year off. She will voice Polynesia the parrot in the London musical Dr Doolittle opening next month, using her singing to boost the show. In Detroit Stevie Wonder urges parental involvement in education, becoming Breithaupt Vocational Center’s parent ambassador and promising ongoing support. Lisa Marie Presley signs exclusive Java Records deal with Glen Ballard, with details about her debut music still unreleased. Athens Greek Olympic committee members, including Mikis Theodorakis and Gianna Angelopoulou-Daskalaki, plan preparations and inaugural meeting in Ancient Olympia on June 20.
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Tense debate over task force board and interim director plan
Commissioners hear from Finley Brewer and task force board members amid anger at Austin officials over funding. Allegations from 18 months ago are cited as baseless by Finley and Patton, while Sheriff Bailey and Gomez praise the task force and DA Valadez defends its effectiveness.
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Media focus on gossip over real issues, panel says
At a forum, Bernstein and Woodward warned that front page gossip about Donald and Ivana Trump displaced major events like Germany reunification and Mandela’s Soweto visit. Panelists urged restore objective coverage, noting leaders from Buchanan to Jackson shape stories.
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Immigration Food Stamp Rollback Sparks GOP Clash
The plan to restore food stamps to about 250000 legal immigrants faces fierce GOP resistance though Senate and House attempts to strip the clause failed. Critics warn the move would undo welfare reform while supporters cite agriculture and immigrant concerns amid farm policy worries and political pressure in multiple states.
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Nichols remarks on OKC bombing and recovery
In Oklahoma City defense attorneys and relatives recount the bombing’s impact. Nichols, 43, was convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter for the April 19, 1995 attack that killed 168 and wounded hundreds. He faces concurrent six-year terms and $14.5 million restitution. an appeal is planned.
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Texas Lottery numbers and Pick 3 update
Texas Lottery results show Drawn numbers 11 13 19 21 37 for Lotto Texas. Pick 3 details available via InfoLine at 580-4636 option 6600.
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Odd bits from history and trivia mix
A quirky collection of historical notes and sayings ranging from Pope Gregory III’s 732 ban on horseflesh to Franklin’s view on interest, plus curious tidbits about nerves, lobster weight, and a gardener golfer’s tool caddy. Includes contact details for L. M. Boyd.
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Odessa American Contact and Copyright Notice
The Odessa American lists main contact numbers 337 OACA and toll free 800 375 4661 with an online address OA link.freedom.com and a website Wwww.oaca.com The page notes copyright restrictions and usage limits for each issue and warns against reproduction without written permission.
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