ECISD moves toward unitary status settlement proposal
Superintendent Wendell Sollis will propose a desegregation settlement to the ECISD board on Friday as mediation with MALDEF and the Justice Department nears closure. MALDEF staff attorney says an agreement is very close, with formalities remaining before final approval and court review. The board meets at noon at the Administration Building.
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Bush secret Baghdad visit lands US aid pledge
President Bush flew overnight to Baghdad to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki and discuss the new government while Cabinet members remained at Camp David on a TV screen. He pledged U S support until Iraq can govern defend and sustain itself and urged Iraqi leaders to assume control as US officials plan next steps.
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Bush Visit to Baghdad Seen as Political Stunt
Many Sunnis and even some Shiite political parties in Baghdad dismiss President Bush's Tuesday trip as an attempt to associate himself with positive images and bolster support amid security, political divides, and ongoing battles against insurgents.
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Bush visit tests Iraq unity under new PM al Maliki
Analysis notes Iraq's push for self-rule amid last week's killing of a feared terrorist. Sunnis fear Bush's trip may stall al Maliki's bid to unite Iraq and request a timetable for withdrawing 130000 U.S. troops. Zafer al Ani comments on relevance of the visit.
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Former Odessa minister to be buried today
The Rev. Raymond Ellard died June 5 at Seabury Nursing Center at age 78. An Episcopalian priest with a theology doctorate, he had lived in West Texas since 1984 and in Odessa for 15 years. A licensed counselor, he helped many overcome addictions, remembered by associates and family.
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