Bush campaigns for tax cut measure at Midland rally
Governor George Bush Jr urged voters to approve Proposition 1 to raise the homestead exemption from 5000 to 15000, promising a tax cut. About 60 supporters heard him at Midland International Airport as Texas voters prepared to decide on the plan offering about 140 dollars yearly savings for the average homeowner and tax freezes for seniors.
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Suspect in Midland hit and run turns himself in
Midland manslaughter suspect Michael Lynn Rogers 27 surrendered to sheriff's deputies after authorities say he struck Bush Elementary teacher Glynda Meadows Jones 51 with his pickup then hid her body. Jones was found in a field Tuesday morning. Rogers remains jailed on 50,000 bond as district attorney weighs charges.
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Graham Brothers plan new night club location in Odessa
Graham Brothers Entertainment seeks a specific use permit from the Odessa Planning and Zoning Commission to open a night club about 1,000 feet east of Wal Mart and north of 42nd Street. The project, dubbed Graham Central Station, would have seven bars, a 1,050 seat outdoor amphitheater, plus a country bar, disco, top 40 club, two karaoke spots and a game room, in a commercial area near Esmond Estates. Residents express concerns about noise and property devaluation, while officials note commission input will flow to the Odessa City Council with review set for August 26.
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Clinton signals veto of tax law items under line-item power
President Clinton said he will veto specific tax and spending provisions he deems special-interest breaks. He aims to exercise the line-item veto before Monday, testing bipartisan budget deal spirit. Staff review targets 79 tax provisions and one spending item, with limits on vetoes for small beneficiary groups.
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Apple Microsoft deal shocks computer world at MacWorld
In Boston at the MacWorld Expo Apple Computer and Microsoft announced a technology sharing pact giving Microsoft a stake in Apple. The alliance ends years of rivalry and unsettles loyal Macintosh supporters who fear Gates domination as Steve Jobs unveils the move to a skeptical audience.
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Apple and Microsoft join forces in PC industry alliance
Gates told the MacWorld audience that Apple and Microsoft will share expertise to advance Kal See COMPUTER. The joint effort signals a major collaboration between the two tech giants aimed at boosting competition and product development.
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