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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2004
Page
2
Students and parents toured a breakfast themed project at Jordan Elementary featuring items named tot tasty larvae bugs on a bun and eggs with chopped frogs. The ECISD Education Foundation funded the initiative.
The U S Senate confirmed Teel Bivins of Amarillo as ambassador to Sweden. The Texas Republican, 56, resigned his Senate seat to pursue the post, praised for his legislative experience and business success. Texas officials highlighted commercial ties and security cooperation with Sweden.
The industry reports that cleaner burning gasoline rules did not appear overnight. Since 1981 more than half of U S refineries have shut down, none built or planned, with output capacity kept tight as refiners spend on environmental upgrades. Bill Greehey of Valero notes funds lack for expansion.
Morris urged higher investment in petroleum refineries at a press briefing as record gas prices highlight shrinking capacity from 400 to 149 plants. He noted efficiency gains but warned there is a limit to what can be done and emphasized the need for investment to meet demand. Dignitaries attending included Reps Stenholm and Neugebauer, Texas Sen Fraser, Pete Laney, Michael Williams, Kathleen Hartnett White, and Mayor Russ McEwen. The 75th anniversary celebration continued with a 7 p.m. festival and concert by Asleep At The Wheel.
A concise timeline traces the refinery from Joshua Cosden’s 1928 start to Alon USA ownership in 2001 and $150 million purchase by Fina Total. It notes major investments, tire recycling unit in 2001, a $76 million water contract in 2002, a 2003 low-sulfur plant, and capacity/ product expansion plans through 2006 and 2011.
Community wheel event at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum 1001 Birdwell Lane. Doors open 5 45 p m. For information call (432) 425 2325.
Industry leaders warn that strong demand for gasoline has driven high profits even as capacity remains tight. Greehey noted that despite nationwide pump prices averaging over two dollars per gallon, the sector benefits from the sustained surge in consumption and demand for fuel.
Sivis expected to testify about abuses on eight prisoners at Abu Ghraib during Ramadan, as three soldiers including Sergeant Javal Davis and Staff Sergeant Ivan Frederick decline to enter pleas at court martial hearings. The detainees were held for suspected common crimes, not US attacks.
William P. Lauder, chief operating officer of The Estee Lauder Companies, describes a dynamic young fashion brands market and a man with a strong reputation as a tastemaker in music fashion and business. The terms of the multiyear deal were disclosed.
B B King, hailed as blues royalty, says he gets nervous meeting real monarchs. In Stockholm he will receive the 2004 Polar Music Prize from King Carl XVI Gustaf next week, noting he once met the queen of England and still shivers at the thought.
Charles Nail, ECISD executive director for fine arts, will retire this year after 36 years in education. A reception at Permian High School Band Hall Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. will honor him with a 4 p.m. presentation. Nail reflects on teaching versus administration and notes the district’s strong fine arts program, while relatives and colleagues praise his leadership and mentorship.
SCARE waited five hours for bomb squads from Odessa and El Paso to clear a bus as regional responders, with Deputy Chief Lou Orras noting the OPD bomb unit has been called 23 times since January. The bus was cleared at 3:55 a.m. and the trip to Dallas resumed.
An Egyptian man deported in 2002 for being in the country illegally was arrested Thursday in El Paso without paperwork. Police said he had earlier contact at an El Paso bus station and then walked out during a mental evaluation. Authorities had not decided charges, with Brooks noting he would likely be deported again.
The Texas Lottery drawing on Friday May 21 lists numbers 2 4 6 8 10 with 19 22 23 as the additional digits. The jackpot stands at 225000 dollars.
A New Mexico Lottery rundown notes numbers 2 5 27 34 and a 15 20 drawing on Thursday May 20 with a prize value of 7 0.
The Odessa American publication lists contact numbers for staff including Publisher Patrick Canty and Editor John Kerr. It provides hours, sections such as News Sports Bridal and Church News, and multiple subscription rates for various service options. It also includes a P.O. Box address and post office information for subscribers.
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