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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 2002

Page

2

Midland honors Bush with tribute at chamber banquet

At Midland Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet a tribute titled Midland's Rising Son A Salute to George W Bush highlighted the event. Musician Johnny Greenwood performed the 1984 hit God Bless the USA while attendees praised the president and first lady.

George Midland Idland Chamber of Commerce George W. Bush Greenwood Joyce Sanchez Jonah Vasquez Us.a Sanchez Jonah Ellis Smith

Rate variance and job losses in 17 county Permian area

Rate rankings show McAllen-Edinburg commission at 5.1 percent while RATE holds 2 percent. Manufacturing slumps with 3,100 jobs lost. since August 2001, 45,000 jobs. Construction adds 1,200 workers led by specialty trades. Commissioners note mixed industry losses but construction gains boost confidence. July figures list 17 counties with tax rates and changes for Andrews to Winkler.

McAllen-Edinburg Bission Andrews Borden Crane Dawson Ector Gaines Glasscock Howard Loving Martin Midland Pecos Reeves Terrell Upton Ward Winkler

Harp Ensemble Plans Capitol Trip In Two Dances Of Fund Drive

OHS harpists rehearse for a Washington D C trip with violin and oboe solos a dancer and Texas medley. Funds must be raised. a 6 p m Thursday reception at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Rotunda invites donations to cover hotel air fare and meals. Call 366-2684 or 337-8743 for details.

Erin Caddell Capitol Washington, D.C McHaney Texas Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Rotunda 4Th St

Israel voices cautious stance on phased cease-fire offer

No immediate claim of responsibility emerged as violence flared after Israel rejected a Palestinian phased cease-fire proposal. The rare pause in fighting seemed unlikely to hold as both sides traded warnings and threats.

Israel

Mendes and Winslet Attend Road to Perdition Screening

Kate Winslet flirted with husband Sam Mendes at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square premiere of Road to Perdition. Mendes said his partner is nervous about film projects and they have no current plans to collaborate on stage or screen.

Winslet Mendes Empire Cinema London Leicester Square

Craddick eyes GOP gain and Texas House speakership

A Texas GOP swing could add 11 to 14 seats in the 150 member House, prompting talk of Tom Craddick becoming speaker. Craddick and Clayton Williams discuss the shift amid budget deficits, education, health care, and taxes as they urge action on a new port, roads, and trade with Mexico.

Craddick Gus Mutscher Sharpstown Texas Eaunee Tupolo Mexico Capitol West Texas Pete Laney Clayton Williams Williams Laney Bush Tom Craddick

Saddam Promises UN Access as Iraq Frays Global Ties

Saddam Hussein vowed to let U N weapons inspectors search anywhere in Iraq while Bush critics doubt the pledge. The piece notes deteriorating Iraqi economy blamed on UN sanctions, with satire on Bush and pop culture references.

Hollywood Saddam Hussein U.N Iraq United Nations United States Eee

Explosion at CO2 plant injures Odessans near site

An explosion at a carbon dioxide plant possibly injured residents living adjacent to the facility. Emergency crews responded as officials assessed injuries and monitored air quality, with nearby streets closed and residents advised to shelter in place until the scene was secured.

Bush backers urge Iraq resolution with cautious pace

Senate leaders weigh Bush plan to authorize force if needed while U N action waits. Democrats raise constitutional concerns and warn against rushing a veto showdown, with some calling for focus on Iraq rather than broader regional aims.

Security Council Jeff Sessions R-Ala GOP Trent Lott Senate Bush U.N

Texas Lottery Draw Report for Thursday September 19

The Texas Lottery results show numbers 13 19 32 34 37 drawn on Thursday with the DAY Lele? option appearing in the record. No detailed payout or game type provided.

Odessa American USPS Address and Contact Details

Local Odessa newspaper listing postal and contact information including post office box, mailing address, phone numbers for main office and out of town calls, and editor contact lines for managing editor photo editor and editorial page editor with extensions.

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Fragmentary contact lines from a readers guide page

A scrambled OCR fragment shows phone numbers and names like Bil Salter and various office lines. The text lists publishers and editors with multiple 334 area codes and a fax number, but contains no complete sentences or clear news event.

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