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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2000
Page
2
Calendar listing for today notes Graham Central Station at 4240 Preston Smith Road hosts Party on the Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m. with live entertainment by Reed Boyd. Call 367-0860 for details.
Charlie Herron, a country and oldies rocker, will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the local venue. Fans can expect a mix of classic tunes and crowd-pleasing favorites.
The House approved permanent normal trade relations with China linking WTO entry and tariff cuts. The measure, praised by officials like Charlene Barshefsky and Robert Burt, would lower duties, end yearly reviews, and create a human rights monitor while expanding access for American firms. Governors and critics warned of consequences for rights and jobs.
A Texas legislative committee hears a plan to designate more institutions as flagships and expand the Permanent University Fund. UT Dallas UT-San Antonio and the University of Houston are named as possible flagships amid enrollment growth and a rising economy. Community colleges seek more state funding as they support regional growth and access. The committee will deliver final recommendations before the January legislative session.
Filmmaker Roman Polanski placed a Guardian classified ad seeking a 25 to 35 year old man with no experience required for his Warsaw based film The Pianist. He wants a sensitive, vulnerable and charismatic actor who can play piano, reflecting Szpilman's story from his autobiography.
For the first time an Academy Award will be auctioned online the best actor statuette James Cagney earned for Yankee Doodle Dandy in 1942. Bids can be placed by collectors and fans through the auction platform.
Marco Sanchez witnessed flames engulfing the building as he worked in the back with his sister-in-law. Fire investigators say the origin is likely on the ground floor northwest corner and no arson is suspected, though all details must be examined.
County leaders slice 105000 from the budget denying most part-time raises while targeting elected official increases. Simmons criticizes vehicle overuse with 38 cars only five patrol, many used by supervisors. A public hearing on September 25 precedes a tentative September 29 budget and tax rate vote.
University of Texas campuses across the state weighed a plan to use tests as a tool measuring institutional performance. Faculty leaders criticized the approach as draconian and argued it could curb curriculum creativity.
Texas Lottery announces CASH 5 numbers 5 7 10 15 35 for Tuesday Sept 19 and a PICK 3 draw. The page then wanders through trivia about presidents, Mark Twain, Agatha Christie, Panamax ships, Yellowstone geysers, elderly pets and a glossary Q&A on golf cleek with a Scots origin.
Public notice recaps USPS delivery details for the Odessa American. It lists publication address 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas and mail forwarding for address changes to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952. The note confirms second class postage.
The Odessa American lists staff positions including Bill Salter editor publisher and John Kerr executive editor. It provides subscription prices, delivery and circulation contact numbers, and general advertising terms. It notes copyright protection and permissions for reproduction.
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