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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 2004

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U S may shift forces from Korea into Iraq

In Nasiriyah Iraq fighters loyal to Muqtada al Sadr drove Italian forces from a base and attacked coalition headquarters with grenades and mortars. Two U S soldiers died and three Iraqi women working for the coalition were killed amid rising Shiite district violence. U S officials consider moving portions of about 37 000 troops in South Korea to bolster Iraq forces as clashes unfold.

Baghdad Iraq Muqtada al-Sadr Nasiriyah U.S United States South Korea Euphrates

Abuse scandal shifts to White House focus

AP reports the Iraq prisoner abuse case now centers on whether the Bush administration built a legal basis enabling mistreatment. Within weeks after 9/11 Gonzales reportedly advised Bush that terrorism fights and prisoner rights could trump Geneva provisions. Powell reportedly reacted strongly to the memo as officials defended compliance with laws and treaties.

White House Washington Iraq Bush Alberto Gonzales Geneva

Al Sadr Seen As Fringe Figure By U S Officials

Former Saddam era general calls on tribal elders to back U S efforts while Rice notes broad Iraq accord between U S and Russia. Muqtada al Sadr, once a fringe figure, is contrasted with growing U S focus on Shiite factions.

Al-Sadr ONCE U.S Muqtada al-Sadr

Wright rises from club kid to Odessa Boys and Girls Clubs director

Danny Ray Wright grew up at the Odessa Woodson unit and is now its executive director. His 35-year bond with the Boys Club began at age eight, shaping a life of service. His mother Sylvia Griffin- speaks of his achievements and her strength as she reflects on his rise.

Danny Ray Wright Odessa Wright Woodson Jay Pease Odessa High School Odessa College Sylvia Griffin Child Odessa Boys and Girls Clubs Bonham Junior High School Woodson Boys and Girls Club Cindera Nealy Bas Woodson Boys Club

Odessa Posse Clubhouse to Be Razed for Schlemeyer Field Runway

Unresolved issues slow the Schlemeyer project as the Odessa Sheriff’s Posse clubhouse built in 1954 faces demolition to clear space north of Odessa for a new runway. A February county-commissioner-approved contract remains unsigned due to disputes between split posse factions over a Atmos Energy line charge. Commissioner Freddie Gardner expects crews to begin dismantling late this summer, while unresolved matters with the Texas Department of Transportation financing the Schlemeyer project linger.

Odessa Sheriff’s Posse Odessa Schlemeyer Field Quinceaneras Ector County Sheriff’s Posse Atmos Precinct 1 Freddie Gardner Gardner Texas Department of Transportation Richard Cummins Parker House Ranch Museum Sheriff's Posse Schiemeyer Field Cummins County Road Posse

Farr's Family Dining Benefit Event Notice

Farr's Family Dining hosts a benefit event to support community causes. Details read in the notice include sponsor names and potential donation opportunities with dates and location not fully legible.

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