Odessa College earns improved bond rating amid debt refinance plan
Odessa College officials hailed a higher credit rating that could unlock refinancing of 29.3 million dollars in bonds. The plan, pursued with NationsBank Chase Securities and McCall Parkhurst Horton, targets lower interest costs and looser covenants, aided by community growth factors and strong financial management.
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Turner backs out of Macalester speech amid campus protest
Ted Turner canceled a May 17 Macalester College appearance after students criticized his Atlanta Braves name. Turner cited controversy on campus and noted U N Secretary General Kofi Annan will still attend. About 125 students pressed for American Indian speakers and a new studies program. Bob Seger spent his 53rd birthday in Schreiber, Ontario, as a witness in Ned Basher’s assault case. Basher was sentenced to nine months probation and anger management.
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Lawmakers seek repeal of Hutchison royalty measure
Maloney Miller and Senators Boxer and Durbin introduced legislation to repeal the Hutchison rule freezing current terms through Oct 1. Hutchison denies wrongdoing and industry officials protest the plan to base royalties on market price, arguing it overvalues oil from federal lands.
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Democrats walk out during Gingrich speech
In Concord New Hampshire Democrats left the state House after Newt Gingrich criticized President Clinton for not pursuing alleged administration wrongdoing. Representative Ray Buckley of Manchester said the walkout was discussed beforehand if the speech was partisan. Gingrich urged the president to actively uncover misconduct.
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Telescope viewing and film discuss comets at theater night
Vanessa Redgrave and others in a film at the theater inspire talk about comets. West Texas Astronomers Club plans telescopes outside the venue between 8 and 9 p.m. for skywatchers, plus Friday Sky Shows at the planetarium. Admission runs three dollars for adults and two for children.
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IRS reform faces Senate vote amid push for taxpayer rights
Lawmakers press for the most extensive IRS reforms to balance power and responsibility at the agency. The bill would shift proof burdens, create a nine member oversight board, suspend penalties in some cases, and protect divorcees from faulty collections, while critics call for changes before final passage.
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DaimlerChrysler merger aims for global car sales surge
Daimler-Benz and Chrysler announce a merger of equals to create a global sales machine with dual headquarters in Auburn Hills and Stuttgart. They project $1.4 billion in annual synergies next year, rising to about $3 billion within three to five years, as they pursue Asia growth and potential acquisitions.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Reported
Cash 5 numbers 14 17 25 30 33 for Thursday May 7 and Pick 3 7 0 6 are listed. InfoLine provides up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 results with a dial-in, 580-4636 extension 6600.
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Puzzling miscellany from history and trivia
A collection of curious facts links makers, language, animals, and law across eras. It notes Tobias Schmidt as a handson craftsman who built the first guillotine in 1789, questions ellipsis usage, Roosevelt’s dog Major, an old Cicero ordinance against Sunday humming, and a 20 percent rule.
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