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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1996
Page
2
The Burma government on state television banned the import and sale of Carlsberg and Heineken beer, urging citizens to abstain as activists press for sanctions. The move follows pressure from critics of the military regime and exiled Burmese groups.
In Algiers a lawyer who defended the Islamic Salvation Front was seized with two family members by four gunmen near the city outskirts. The kidnapper was alleged to target the lawyer over political cases connected to the outlawed party and calls for Front leader Abdelkader Hachani’s release.
Water utilities director stresses constant sampling to ensure correct dosing as Odessa draws from Colorado River Municipal Water District reservoirs Ivie Spence and Thomas. He notes taste issues from minerals, argues only a reverse osmosis system could remove sulfates and chlorides, while Lake Ivie water improved taste. Other area cities cited for water quality and wastewater facilities include Andrews Fort Stockton Goldsmith Midland Monahans Pecos and several district supplies.
Ector County officials debate juvenile certification reform while noting current limits. County Attorney Tracey Bright and deputy chief juvenile officer Tom Duckworth question the impact, saying certification allows reviews of case circumstances but adults remain untreated. One teen certified as an adult in the past year, seven teens arrested this year for weapon crimes face juvenile or certification hearings.
New York based reports say 15 year old actor Macaulay Culkin valued around 17 million dollars may fund a bailout to save his parents Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup from bankruptcy caused by their ongoing custody fight. His lawyer said Culkin has no interest in acting until the dispute ends. Guardian papers request removal of guardianship as finances and fights strain the family.
Ronald Dole pitches bold tax cuts to jumpstart growth while promising aid for parents and a streamlined federal training system. He questions Clinton’s tax and spend stance and aims to frame the race around middle class concerns as Wall Street reacts to his proposals.
Monday's Pick 3 and Pick 3 DO information available from Infoline. Call 580-4636 and enter 6600 NOTE. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission. TLCS regional office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd, (915) 368-5243.
A reader survey invites responses by fax or email and notes a weekly deadline of Thursday midnight. The poll asks for opinions on Congress passing a welfare reform bill imposing a five year lifetime limit per family and requiring able bodied adults to work.
Nineteen days after the crash, FBI NTSB and Boeing teams inspect the demolished cockpit on Long Island seeking evidence of a cause. Officials caution the task is long and difficult. Authorities note no bomb residue found, while heavy debris salvage continues and 35 victims remain missing.
Herminio Blanco Mendoza notes cross border project needs through BECC and NADBank with banks funding part of a 21.6 million dollar plan. He cites 20 to 25 year finance terms and private investment as key to upgrading infrastructure under NAFTA. Mexico aims for 100 billion dollars in exports this year aided by the trade pact.
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