Analysts foresee oil price drop if Iraq war ends quickly
Analysts in London warn that a swift U S led invasion of Iraq could push oil prices down from current levels and hold there with minimal damage to production. They caution a spillover into neighboring nations or Saddam Hussein sabotaging fields could spike prices to 50 or 60 dollars a barrel. The range reflects uncertainty about war severity and OPEC and importer responses.
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Spinach themed screen print by Phillips on display in Lubbock
Odessa artist Phillips spent about 100 hours on a Popeye screen print inspired by Warhol’s 100 Cans. The work, part of a portfolio exchange and mentored by pressions during TTU studies, will be shown through April 19 at Texas Tech University’s Landmark Gallery in Lubbock. It is tied to a larger SPINACH feature on Page 2A.
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Allies plan last ditch talks before Iraq strike
Washington AP reports President Bush British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Aznar will pursue last talks to avert or limit a possible U S led strike as a Muslim cleric calls for summit, with details continued on Page 3A.
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Roll of Honor seeks Permian Basin military ties in OA
Odessa American requests names of military personnel with ties to the Permian Basin for a special Roll of Honor. Include name age hometown rank branch station and whether a photo is available. Provide contact details 333-7740 and Laura Dennis address for submissions. Include tie details parents spouses children high school and any pertinent notes.
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Andrews ISD advances plans for grade level schools
Trustees and administrators of the Andrews Independent School District push budget planning for a fall implementation. Board President Brad Horton notes, while Kevin Jackson, the district's attorney for the citizens, seeks a trial date in the ongoing suit. The judge has not set a date but proposed possible dates as the four to three board vote to switch to grade level schools in November remains contested.
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Odessa and Lubbock Fight Eight-Liner Controversy Across Texas
The Permian Basin region stays in the spotlight as Odessa and Lubbock communities join businesses and civic groups in a broader dispute over eight-liner slot machines. Local leaders push for action amid ongoing discussions and legal questions surrounding gaming regulations.
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Texans Back Expanding Casino Gambling for State Revenue
Fifty two percent of Texans support expanding gambling activities such as legalizing casinos to generate more state revenue amid a nine point nine billion dollar shortfall. The Scripps Howard Texas Poll notes several gambling bills pending in the Legislature, including allowing some communities to create gambling venues.
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Texas Senate debuts bill for state gambling commission
State Sen. Rodney Ellis of Houston backs a bill to create a Texas gambling commission to regulate all gambling activities and pursue joining multistate lotteries. The measure signals growing support for expanded gambling despite varied public views.
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