Priest White’s First Mass Highlights Vocational Shortage
In Odessa at St Mary’s Church White celebrated his first Mass as parochial vicar at St Ann’s, reflecting a diocesan priest shortage. Pfeifer notes U S dioceses rely increasingly on international seminarians from Africa India and the Philippines amid rising U S Catholic population and expanding lay ministry. White calls vocational support essential and stresses lifelong service to God beyond seminary study.
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Path to Peace Road Map Tested by Palestinian Attacks
Amid renewed violence, Hamas and allied groups pledged unity in resistance as Abbas faces a critical choice between enforcing a crackdown, abandoning the road map, or risking derailment of efforts toward a Palestinian state by 2005. Israel’s Sharon weighs retaliation and concessions as attacks target troops.
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Deposition Ordered In Jackson Five Trade Name Suit
In Indianapolis Jackson was ordered to give a deposition in a lawsuit claiming the Jackson Five infringed on the trade name Ripples & Waves used by a Gary group in the 1960s. Michael Jackson missed a May 21 deposition due to hospitalization and must return by June 13.
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Barbara Bush Receives Honorary Degree in Maine
Barbara Bush is awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters by a Maine medical college that specializes in primary care and is the region's only osteopathic medical school. The college graduated 104 osteopathic physicians at Saturday's ceremony, and Mrs. Bush praised graduates as real heroes.
Iraq War Intelligence Confidence Faces Scrutiny Over Weapons Claims
Powell defended intelligence as supported by holdings, but weeks of Iraqi searches by military experts fail to validate the administration’s portrayal of weapons. DIA chief Jacoby acknowledged no hard evidence of current chemical facilities or stockpiles. Rice cited CIA reports, inspectors, and Clinton’s 1998 remarks, while conceding errors about uranium from Africa and noting ongoing efforts to locate weapons and sites.
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Fierstein Wins Fourth Tony in Likely Comedy and Drama Show
Fierstein accepted his fourth Tony noting not a beauty contest as he faced rival Antonio Banderas. Dennehy and Redgrave won acting honors while Redgrave credited co‑stars from a musical that paused Broadway in March. Shaiman and Wittman shared the musical award and urged collaboration amid industry changes.
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Activists protest Bush visit at jail exhibit aquittal noted
WEIRD lice chief Beverly Lennon announced an advanced reservations system at the jail to aid activists seeking arrest during a Bush visit in Santa Fe The museum director kept Marco Evaristti's installation in place inviting patrons to activate a live blender A person named Seer CeaanING was acquitted in an animal related case.
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Odessa American Readers Guide contact and subscription options
Contact details for the Odessa American include postal address, postmaster changes, and main newsroom numbers. Subscription rates and delivery options are listed, with weekly, monthly, and weekend pricing. The notice specifies hours for calls, in town and out of town numbers, and weekend service times.
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Clintons and politicians in Hollywood satire mix
A satirical column notes the Belmont Stakes crowd and ongoing political gags. It jokes about Sammy Sosa’s corked bat and Congress honors, Hillary Clinton media blitz, Schwarzenegger’s California bid, and Bush Cheney antics with light celebrity jabs and pop culture touches.
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City council reviews zoning plan and EMS agreement
The council holds final reading on rezoning 14 Bunche Avenue lots to a single family three zone. A resolution on an EMS participation agreement with Medical Center Hospital is reviewed. A city code amendment to donate unclaimed bicycles to parolees is considered. Signatories for the Municipal Court Cash Bond Account are acted on. Appointments to city boards are considered.
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