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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2005
Page
1
Salvador Guerrero, 86, recalls the D Day battle as artillery sprayed the beach and German 88 fire redirected by a kneeling line. He notes clearing a mine field without detectors, with no injuries, while a heavy vehicle was needed to detonate booby trapped mines. See D Day Page 6A.
The Paul Mahoney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4372 will mark D Day with a 7:30 a.m. flag raising Monday at 208 E. VFW Lane. Speakers from the post, the VFW Honor Guard, and a breakfast will follow. call 563-1000 for details.
Summer work triggers major upgrades across the district with about 6.7 million dollars in construction. Jordan Elementary, Odessa High School, Permian and other campuses prepare new carpeting, HVAC systems, and expanded spaces while storage trailers fill campuses during the summer. Adjustments include choir room reconstruction at OHS and a fall reopening with new classrooms. A prior rash outbreak at Jordan spurred air quality tests and cleanings.
Dwight D. Eisenhower authored a stirring wartime message distributed to Allied forces ahead of the Normandy invasion on June 6 1944. The address urged resolve, unity and swift action to ensure victory and restore freedom.
Pentagon chief Donald H. Rumsfeld said U S pressure for political and economic change in China is not meant to undermine Beijing and urged openness. He criticized China for rising military spending without a rival threat and warned it risks losing global influence unless its political system liberalizes.
In Texas the pivotal relationship between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Tom Craddick shapes tax and school funding. A weekend stalemate during the 140 day legislative session halted progress, dimming hopes for a quick fix and fueling talk of a special session. Both leaders are strong willed yet capable of cooperation, but their friction risks delaying key reforms.
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