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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2003
Page
1
The Odessa American corrects a previous report stating that Brandon Tate and Berta Calzada were reelected co mayor pro tem. District 3 Councilman Royce Bodiford was named to the post by unanimous vote at Tuesday night’s meeting. The error is acknowledged.
A tractor trailer carrying paint flammable liquids and hardware partially hung from an overpass on I 20 near Midland. HazMat crews, police, fire units, and Salvation Army volunteers worked into the day to clean up spilled paint, debris, and damaged cargo after the lengthy incident.
A government panel led by Dn Aram Chobanian proposes that blood pressure below 140 over 90 is not optimal, with prehypertension from 120 over 80 to 140 over 90. The report urges aggressive treatment, weight loss, exercise, and limited alcohol, sparking debate over diuretics and drug choices among experts including Dr. John Laragh and Dr. Daniel W. Jones.
Lawyers for Britney Spears and Skechers disclosed a settlement in federal suits over a deal to market a line of roller skates and accessories. Spears claimed $1.5 million breach payments and inadequate third party product support, while Skechers sought $10 million for fraud and breach of a three year worldwide license signed in 2002. The May 8 filing in Los Angeles noted terms remain confidential.
Arnold Schwarzenegger announced involvement in an Atari video game tied to his film Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines. He said the new game will use his likeness and voice, marking his first such contribution to a video game and opening door to future pitches, including a Pumping Iron based title.
After Monday's attacks in the United States, Saudi Arabia closed The British School in Riyadh and some teachers left while the US Embassy shut for security. State Department reports eight dead and at least 17 wounded. crowds fear militancy. Crown Prince Abdullah vowed action as Riyadh seeks to reassure foreign business and maintain ties with Washington.
Democratic lawmakers fled Texas to evade arrest during a stalemate over a congressional redistricting bill. The missing legislators traveled outside the state, prompting a search later called off as they remained beyond Texas borders. They plan to return after the deadline passes for preliminary House approval, while Craddick and DeLay push the bill amid a stalled Senate, with Republicans pressing to finish the session.
In Mahaweel and across Iraq families dig sites for clues to loved ones killed under Saddam's regime. Human Rights Watch reports a secret cemetery north of Baghdad holds over 1,000 prisoners. In Basra a 1999 rebellion mass grave is believed to contain about 150 Shiites. A mother recalls her son taken April 28, 1991. his father vows more digging will uncover the dead.
Hollywood narrative fragments mix Kennedy health claims with space rhetoric and political theater. The piece cites Dallek on Kennedy prescribing codeine speed cortisone and testosterone while urging Americans to join him on the moon. It weaves in political satire on currency, Congress, and security.
Texas Lotto numbers 29 35 40 41 44 won on May 14 with an estimated 15 million dollar jackpot. Cash Five drawn 22 23 28 36 31. Pick 3 Day results 9 5 0 and Pick 3 Night 5 6 1. Road Runner Cash 1 7 16 9 17 3. Draws posted at tilottery.org.
The Odessa American lists contact numbers, editorial staff, and advertising departments. It provides subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for various durations and special editions, and notes copyright and reproduction policies for the Odessa American.
The CIA held an open panel of scientists in January to study life-science risks from terrorism and found openness vital, but in April the agency classified and suppressed the panel’s conclusions. In March Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia accepted a Cleveland City Club award for freedom of speech, joking he would take part only if no TV or radio coverage occurred.
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