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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 2000

Page

2

Peru president raises minimum wage amid election push

President Alberto Fujimori raised Peru's monthly minimum wage to 118 dollars, up from 100, as the April 9 election nears. His tenure is credited with stabilizing the economy and infrastructure, yet critics say job growth and wage gains lag.

Peru Lima Alberto Fujimori Fujimori

Fire damages home and garage habitats amid missing insurance relief

Firefighters battled a blaze on the west side of a trailer home where a small apartment in the garage housed two residents. Chaffin carried Debbie Decker and a 4-year-old niece to safety as four two-week-old pit bull puppies were rescued. Red Cross aided the now homeless Decker family, noting clothing and shelter needs.

Chaffin Mata Levi Decker Debbie Decker Bill Decker Levi Decker Red Cross Susie Whitman Southwest Chapter The American Red Cross

Regis Sleep Worries Kathie Lee Over Busy Schedule

Kathie Lee Gifford tells People magazine she worries Regis Philbin is exhausted by juggling Live and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire causing him to miss mornings. Philbin did not comment. She also discusses forgiveness and marriage after Frank Gifford affair.

Regis Philbin Live With Regis Kathie Lee Kathie Lee Gifford People Magazine Philbin Gifford People Frank Gifford

Heather French urges more HUD funding for homeless veterans

Washington brief states Heather French, Miss America, urged Congress to earmark 750000 dollars from HUD for homeless veterans. She told House subcommittees it is time to repay veterans, noting veterans comprise 23 percent of the homeless population while only 3 percent of HUD’s 1100 million spent on homeless projects targets veterans. French, daughter of a disabled Vietnam veteran, has led a drive to aid veterans.

Washington Heather French Congress French House Veterans Affairs Department of Housing and Urban Development National Coalition For Homeless Veterans

Actress seeks damages after accident under review

The plaintiff claims Berry or unnamed defendants may have been under the influence during the crash. Raythatha says she is permanently disabled from back injuries and emotional distress. Berry’s spokesman Allan Mayer defends her, noting no evidence drugs or alcohol were involved. Prosecutors are reviewing the case as the sheriff’s department requests charges.

Berry Raythatha Allan Mayer Sheriff's Department Gil Garcetti

Americans pay less at the pump than many nations

A report notes U S motorists pay about 1.50 a gallon while Hong Kong sells unleaded around 5.40. It cites higher taxes abroad and quotes locals in Hong Kong Tokyo and London on gas costs and government levies.

Hong Kong Japan Britain France U.S. Energy Bill Richardson OPEC Richardson Raymond Yip Yip America Yoichiro Sunagawa Tokyo Takely England London BMW Nigel Morris Her Majesty Morris

Wage proposals clash over minimum wage and tax package

The House and Senate debate wage increases and tax cuts with a $103 billion ten year package. Republicans split over estate tax relief and business impact while Clinton threatens a veto over large tax cuts. The dispute centers on a two year wage hike and state flexibility.

Donald Payne D-N.j Senate Rick Lazio Clinton Congress Rob Portman Ohio Sander Levin D-Mich GOP House Ways and Means Committee Bill Archer R-Texas

Shell sells CO2 assets as Altura stake sold to Occidental

Energy group ENERGY sells its CO2 assets after Wednesday sale of its 36 percent stake in Altura Energy to Occidental Petroleum. Shell CO2 employs 35 staff with three in Midland. Kinder Morgan plans $1 billion annual midstream acquisitions, aided by the deal.

Altura Energy Occidental Petroleum Altura Texas Shell Walter van de Vijver Shell Co2 Midland Pierce Kinder Morgan Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Kinder Permian Basin Colorado Kansas Utah Oklahoma San Juan Basin New Mexico Permian Doe Canyon Bravo Dome Cortez, Bravo Central Basin

MANO leader touts Hispanic business growth and youth goals

Rodriguez lauds MANO for driving aims including the Amtrak Sunset Limited move and Hispanic youth entrepreneurship. He cites national Hispanic chamber growth led by women like Linda Alvarado and calls for debt partnerships over debt equity, while Odessa and Permian Basin communities are highlighted as beneficiaries.

Rodriguez Mano Amtrak Chambers Linda Alvarado Colorado Colorado Rockies Aieine National Chamber Iguez USHCC Odessa Permian Basin

Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash Five and Pick 3

The Texas Lottery results show Cash Five numbers 14 26 27 34 38 drawn on Thursday March 9 and a Pick 3 digit 7 in decimal notation.

Is It Odd to Pick Seven When Guessing Numbers

A Q and A style item notes odd number bias when guessing numbers between one and ten. It mentions birds lacking sweat glands and panting quietly. It includes contact details for L. M. Boyd and a perfume note analogy about base and middle notes.

Readers' Guide Switchboard Entry Switchboard 337 6262

Directory note lists contact points for readers guide services including out of town numbers 800 375 4661 and an email address plus a website at www oapa com for the organization.

Oapa.com

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