Bush backs Rumsfeld despite critics amid Iraq abuse photos
President Bush said Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will stay in his Cabinet despite Democratic calls for resignation over abuse at the Baghdad area prison. He noted Rumsfeld is an important part of his administration and vowed to prosecute those responsible. House Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, urged removal or impeachment citing top command failures.
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Former Odessa pastor urges crowd to pray at breakfast
About 250 people including city officials and business leaders attended Odessa's Mayor's Prayer Breakfast where Rev. Jerry Thorpe, a former local pastor, urged daily prayer and warned against removing prayer from government. He stressed humility, service to others, and the community’s volunteer opportunities as part of faith in action.
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Jaguars Gold Club loses operating license in Ector Court action
Ector County officials voted Thursday to revoke Jaguars Gold Club license citing 42 alleged violations of the countys sexually oriented business ordinance. Three board members approved the action while two were absent. Attorney Luis Chavez plans an appeal to the 358th District Court, stating the case will proceed during appeal. Detectives testified to 14 dancers violating drug laws and the ordinance in VIP rooms on March 27 and April 2 and 3.
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Ector County
Roy Gladden
West Texas
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Bush apologizes for prisoner abuse incident
President Bush apologizes for the abuse of prisoners as officials review actions. A Senate panel confirms a new ambassador to Iraq amid ongoing diplomacy. A human rights group states that abuse is not a new issue in wartime policy. In Baghdad a U S soldier is killed by a bomber who then takes his own life.
Mistrial declared in Hetrick sex Case
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the sexual assault trial of former ECISD administrator Stephen C. Hetrick after the jury reported deadlock and a juror fell ill. The six men six women panel deliberated five hours with six for conviction and six for acquittal before the bailiff escorted the distressed juror from the room. Judge Tryon Lewis excused her and the defense team noted the event on the page 2A.
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VA to study options for Big Spring hospital
The Department of Veterans Affairs will continue evaluating options for the Big Spring hospital and what facility should be built in the Odessa Midland region. The plan accompanies an anticipated statement from VA Secretary Anthony Principi. The Capital Asset Realignment panel previously discussed a critical access or acute care facility in Odessa Midland. Congressional staff would not discuss details of Principi's report.
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