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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 2004

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British hostage Kenneth Bigley reported killed in Mayhem

The Sunday Times said Bigley was killed after briefly escaping by car following a bribed captor, then recaptured. two captors who aided him were killed. U.S. Marines faced combat in Anbar and Hit. one Marine killed, three attackers slain. Iraqi officer shot dead in Baghdad drive by. Over the weekend, 15 more insurgents were rounded up in a joint operation in a known ambush area, bringing total detentions to 78. Rumsfeld visited Iraq, warned of intensified insurgent attacks before January elections. Allawi seeks to suppress insurgents and regain rebel enclaves before polls. Sadr loyalists to hand over weapons in Sadr City over five days, with $500 million pledged to rebuild. Talks continue on Fallujah accord as government regains control.

Kenneth Bigley Sunday Times London Bigley U.S Anbar Hit Baghdad Adnan Abdul-Rahman Interior Ministry Rumsfeld United States Seris John Negroponte George Casey Iraq David Petraeus Ayad Allawi Samarra Muqtada al-Sadr Sadr City Qassem Dawoud Allawi al-Sadr Fallujah

Motorcycle crash slows traffic on Highway 385

A 47-year-old man, Kevin Harris of Odessa, lost control of his motorcycle on Highway 385 after 5 p.m. when hitting oil while turning onto Highway 158. He was taken to Medical Center Hospital. injuries not serious. Investigation ongoing by the Department of Public Safety.

Highway 385 Kevin Harris Odessa Highway 158 Department of Public Safety Shanna Ward Harris Medical Center Hospital CareStar

Collision kills 1 Monahans man in Odessa crash

A two car collision on I 20 in Odessa Saturday night left Monahans man Sammy Levario dead and injured another passenger. Jesus Michael Lujan, 26, died at the scene while Marcos Orona Lujan was hospitalized in stable condition. Jose Antonio Loya of El Paso was cited as the rear impact driver and the crash remains under investigation.

Odessa Monahans Jesus Michael Lujan Marcos Orona Lujan Medical Center Hospital DPS Jose Antonio Loya el Paso

Nominees for Athena Award Highlight Local Leaders

Sharon B. Cannon regional dean of TTUHSC Odessa and Odessa volunteers Mary Hunt and Dr. Kamal Tolia are profiled as Athena Award nominees. Cannon has deep nursing credentials at TTUHSC and community boards, Hunt runs Hunt Advertising and volunteers locally, Tolia advocates adolescent and women health and serves on multiple nonprofit boards.

Sharon B. Cannon Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Corpus Christi Cannon St. Louis University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Lubbock Ttuhsc Odessa United Way of Odessa Odessa College Midland College National League of Nursing American Nurses Association Mary Hunt Hunt Advertising of Nuestra Cultura Magazine Permian Basin Advertising Federation Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Hospital Marketing Association Hunt Junior League of Odessa Inc Rotary Club of Addy Partners In Education Mary Globe of the Great Southwest Permian Playhouse Midland/Odessa Kamal Tolia India United States Tolia Hospice of the Southwest United Way Pillars Club Blue Ribbon Panel Arts In Planned Parenthood Meals On Wheels Talia

Athena Award honors Odessa women and supporters

Hooker praised the Athena Award for highlighting women's roles in work and community. Cannon, Hunt and Talia were cited for community service, and the chamber invites reservations for Tuesday's luncheon until 5 p.m., calling 332-9111.

Odessa Hooker

Frampton Recasts Image as Musician and Activist in Cincinnati

The British born guitarist Peter Frampton, now a naturalized U.S. citizen, focuses on new music and political activism in America. He moved to Cincinnati four years ago, values family, and has supported Democratic causes, performing at fundraisers and joining the Vote For Change tour with Neil Young and Pearl Jam.

Cincinnati Peter Frampton U.S America Frampton Rolling Stone Magazine Beckenham England the Herd Humble Pie Steve Marriott David Bowie David Tina John Kerry Toledo Ohio Neil Young Pearl Jam

Wilson departs Medical Center. leaders praise her tenure

Harlingen native Wilson retires after serving as chief nursing officer and leading nursing staff at Medical Center. Craig Blanco and Sandra Blaydes commend her for nursing leadership, mentorship, and patient care. She earned degrees from Incarnate Word University and Texas State, planned to move to the Hill Country with husband Jim, and expects a smooth executive search to find a good fit for the organization.

Craig Blanco Sandra Blaydes Wilson Blaydes Harlingen Incarnate Word University San Antonio Southwest Texas State University San Marcos Texas State University Medical Center University Hospital Santa Rosa Healthcare Corp Ector County Hospital Jim Hill

Debates and Detours in 199? Prez Race Mix

Hollywood St Louis hosted a presidential debate drawing undecided voters as Buddies split votes between Bush and Dukakis. Saddam Hussein reportedly sought ballot access in Iraq. Martha Stewart began a West Virginia prison stay in uniform with standard issue sheets as frigid first night set a stern tone.

Hollywood St. Louis Bush Dukakis Martha Stewart West Virginia Ted Williams

Insensitive remarks on politics and lifestyle emerge

The text makes sweeping assertions about Ricky Williams returning to the Dolphins after retirement to smoke pot and attend reggae concerts. It notes Wall Street slipping on record crude oil prices. It also references President Bush in a town hall debate with mixed commentary on his performance and demeanor.

Ricky Williams Miami Dolphins Caribbean Jamaica Wall Street John Kerry Bush St. Louis

Senate Reach Deal On Corporate Tax Bill And Spending

The Senate resolved disputes delaying a sweeping corporate tax bill and two disaster relief and homeland security spending bills. Senator Landrieu objected to missing pay for Reserves and National Guard, while Senator Harkin blocked the spending bills. Majority Leader Frist announced the agreement to allow a vote today.

Washington Senate Mary Landrieu D-La Reserves National Guard Tom Harkin Bill Frist

Corporate tax bill at a glance and key provisions

The article outlines a Senate pending corporate tax bill with 136 billion in new breaks and 81.7 billion in net savings over 10 years. Provisions include repealing the export tax break, tightening charity car donation deductions, cutting taxes for domestic producers, and allowing a limited time repatriation of overseas profits. It also notes reinstatement of state and local sales tax deductibility and small excise tax cuts, plus a 2.5 billion cost for a Reserve pay credit proposal.

Senate Joint Committee On Taxation World Trade Organization United States Florida Nevada South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming Alaska the Associated Press Landrieu

Odessa American publication and contact details brief

The Odessa American lists publication information and contact numbers for news sports bridal church and advertising departments. It includes address 222 E 4th Odessa TX 79761 and P O Box 2952 plus rates and hours.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa P.O

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