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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2003
Page
1
The Matrix Reloaded leads theaters with 3 pm ticket sales for a 10 40 pm showing. A Wednesday sneak preview drew cheers. Midland observer John Wardell calls it fresh and original, more thought provoking than the first film as Neo battles machines targeting Zion.
Saudi leadership vows to pursue and defeat extremists, with Prince Bandar bin Sultan stating the government will go after those behind the Riyadh bombing. The pledge echoes repeated promises to fight terrorism, and the article notes this stance appears familiar in a broader crackdown effort.
CNN host Larry King, a heart surgery survivor, helps inaugurate Alliance hospital at 515 N Adams Ave. He shared stories over a black-tie event, recalled his 1987 triple bypass, and praised the facility's modern equipment and doctors. King noted his quitting smoking after his heart attack and referenced his Larry King Heart Foundation partnership.
In Austin the GOP backed redistricting bill faced a four day House stalemate with 270 miles away Oklahoma Democrats staging a walkout. House Speaker Tom Craddick said the redistricting measure dies with other bills as the walkout nears completion.
The Senate narrowly passed a dividend tax cut as part of President Bush's plan, with Vice President Cheney casting the deciding vote in a 51 to 50 tally. The measure phases in relief over 2004 to 2006 and restores taxes in 2007, while Democrats warn it shifts costs and impacts Social Security and Medicare funding.
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