Suspect’s statements questioned amid blast investigation
An unnamed official said it was premature to suggest reduced investigative interest in Jewell after a bombing near a NBC tower. Jewell, his lawyer Watson Bryant, and others deny guilt while investigators weigh whether the suspect acted alone or with accomplices. Witness accounts place him near the scene as evidence, including a claimed 11:53 pm bag inspection by NBC staff.
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Atlanta FBI
Joyce Dean
Jewell
Gamay
Nesday
Watson Bryant
Bureau of Alcohol
Teanke
NBC
Meng Ra
Washington
Ron Leidelmeyer
Leidelmeyer
Jewel
Welfare shift taints Dole rival’s campaign move
Clinton’s welfare reform plan advances with bipartisan support in Congress. Dole criticizes the shift as an election-year conversion while praising some parts. Daschle says he will vote against the final bill despite respect for Clinton’s decision. The House passed 256-170 and the Senate 74-24, with veto risk avoided.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Shaw
Clinton
House
Senate
Tom Daschle
D-S.c
Congress
Welfare bill provisions shape new block grants and eligibility
Provisions replace Aid to Families with Dependent Children with 16.4 billion in state black grants to run own welfare programs, set eligibility and benefits. maintains Medicaid as welfare entitlement and extends coverage for those who move to work. States may deny Medicaid to adults losing welfare for work rule failures. Tightens SSI child disability criteria and bars cash aid and food stamps for most felony drug offenders, with exemptions for pregnant women and those in treatment. Includes cuts to Title XX by 15 percent and allows non-cash voucher aid for children whose parents exhausted eligibility. Adds earned income tax credit compliance, requires quartering benefits for aid applicants who do not assist in paternity determinations, tightens non-citizen benefit access, and expands Medicaid to some non-citizens arriving post-enactment. School lunch eligibility expands to those legally eligible for free education. child care funding at 14 billion over six years. food stamp rules restrict childless nonworkers to six months in three years and potential additional months with no work requirement. Sheltering deduction changes may adjust eligibility.
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House
Senate
U.S
Secret Service abandoned Maine house near Bush estate for sale
A two story chalet next to President Bush's oceanside estate went on the market at 265000 dollars after being abandoned by the Secret Service and press coverage during Bush's presidency. Broker Michael Jacobsen calls it a bargain with direct views of Sandy Cove and the Bush compound.
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Kennebunkport
Maine
George Bush
Oceanside
Bush
Michael Jacobsen
President Bush
Jacobson
Sandy Cove
York County
Republican
Robert Brandenstein
Pilots and residents clash over Holloman flyway plan
Sheila Widnall and the FAA face local objections as Holloman AFB plans expand the F 117 and Tornado training corridor into West Texas. Residents fear noise, cattle disruption, and tourism impact while officials stress public input, environmental reviews, and careful flight limits.
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Sheila Widnall
Air Force
Federal Aviation Administration
Widnall
Holloman Air Force Base
U.S
Henry Bonilla
Jeff
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Vis County
Kate McKenna
For
Aordo
N.M
Holloman
White Sands Missile Range
West Texas
Rich Wareing
Odessa American
Dan King
Hol N Air Force Base
Bergman
Amoco to sell gas assets as GPM expands West Texas reach
Amoco and Andrews counties executives discuss relocating staff as GPM buys about 40 million cubic feet daily of Amoco gas from 420 meters. GPM gains 63 miles of gathering lines and nine compressor stations, routing to its Goldsmith plant. Clayton notes North Cowden plant closure likely due to cost. Major upgrades at Goldsmith aimed at sulfur removal to boost efficiency and cut emissions, with full integration expected in 1996.
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Andrews
O'Leary
Amoco
GPM
Clayton Om Nt
West Texas
Deate
Clayton
North Cowden
Ncnong Systems
Goldsmith
Richard Dunham
Dunham
Bonilla Fends Off Challenge At State Convention
Bonilla faced a party revolt from anti abortion activists who voted him down at the state convention. He defended abortion rights and touted a close bond with Bob Dole built on shared NAFTA support. Bonilla noted efforts to broaden GOP appeal to Mexican Americans and his pivotal 1993 NAFTA outreach.
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Bonilla
Texas
Bob Dole
Congress
Dole
NAFTA
Winning Numbers and Lotto Texas Details for Odessa
Winning numbers shown 1 3 14 19 26 29 for Wednesday drawing with an estimated $18 million jackpot. Pick 3 and Lotto Texas numbers are updated via Infoline at 580-4636 6600. TLC office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. Note numbers unofficial until verification. last line shows $243.
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Lotto Texas
Infoline
Texas Commission Tlc
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Three Winners Split Lotto Texas Jackpot
A Humble ticket and two from Watauga matched all six numbers in Lotto Texas. The Wednesday drawing produced an $18 million jackpot, split among the three winning tickets.
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Austin
Humble
Watauga
Odessa American survey prompts readers on security question
Readers are invited to participate in a weekly Odessa American survey via phone fax or email with a four digit code and a Thursday midnight deadline The current item asks whether airport security is effective against terrorist bombers in light of the TWA crash domestic flights and notes the question appears in Sunday's paper.
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Odessa
Freedom.com
Odessa American
TWA
InfoLine 580 INFO Respondent name optional in replies
A brief notice outlines that respondents may answer without disclosing their name while offering an option to be quoted. It notes contact details including a phone number for further communication. The item reads like an internal messaging line typical of newsroom or info service prompts.
Odessa American Classifieds and Publication Note
Odessa American publication details advertise contact numbers for classifieds and subscriptions. It lists mailing address and postal info, ad policy, liability disclaimer, and customer service hours.
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