Odessans anxious over relatives in crisis abroad
Westerners face evacuation delays as Bush and Baker condemn Iraqi actions in Kuwait and Iraq. Odessans await news on relatives missing or safe, with some families aided by Shell Oil and others seeking State Department updates. A San Antonio reunion marks relief for a couple who fled Kuwait with their pets, while Texas families endure ongoing worry.
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Bush
James A. Baker III
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Vivian Wilson
Asha Isaacs-Call
Lee
Reeny
Isaacs-Call
Persian Gulf
San Antonio International
Airlines delay Midland fare hikes amid fuel costs
Two airlines serving the Permian Basin postponed planned Friday fare increases to next week. American West executives cited rising jet fuel costs and competitive pressure as the cause, with forecasts of mixed changes across carriers including Southwest. Airline officials warned travelers to buy tickets now while fares hold steady, as fuel price trends push monthly costs higher.
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Midland
Permian Basin
America West
Dick Shimizu
Kuwait
Shimizu
Titor
Midland/Odessa
Southwest Airlines
Ann Genett-Schrader
Southwest
Iess
American Airlines
Midland International
American
Bill Thurman
U.S
Thurman
West Texas
New York Mercantile Exchange
Leseen
Bill Talbot
Military using airlines for Mideast troop lifts
Washington AP reports the U S military is using commercial airliners to transport troops to the Middle East. Eastern Airlines says it has been asked about charters but has not flown any. Eastern crews in Florida are being approached to staff potential flights. An industry official notes several carriers have been contacted. Jim Hlavacek of American Transair confirms ongoing military charter work.
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Doug Wilson
Marlene
Saudi Arabia
Shell Oil Co
Donnita B. Cole
Odessa
John Henry Cole
Kuwait
OGE Drilling Inc
Houston
OGE
Kuwait Oil
Washington
U.S
Eastern Airlines
Karen Ceremiak
South Florida
United States
Middle East
Mary Jane Barry
Eastern Flight Attendants Union
Aviation Industry
Jim Hlavacek
American Transair 7
Indianapolis
Basin distributors see no shortage of fuel supplies
Odessa and Midland station managers report adequate fuel, despite self imposed limits at Wichita Falls terminals. Ike's Texaco Odessa owner Monte Eicher says no shortages expected. Southwestar Distributors Odessa notes steady, regular supply. Midland Bushman's Chevron says deliveries sufficient. Conoco terminal notes shift to daily allocations with replenishment each midnight.
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Wichita Falls
Odessa
Midland
Monte Eicher
Ike
Texaco
West Texas
Eicher
Bill Crouse
Southwest Ar Distributors Inc
Fina Petroleum
Lane Davis
Bushman
Chevron
N. Big Spring
E.E. Hensley and Son Inc
Joe Smith
Conoco
Bush signs bill extending oil reserve access
President Bush signed legislation that extends his authority to draw crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease shortages if Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait disrupts supplies. The measure, passed as lawmakers left for vacation, would allow pumping until August 15. The SPR, built at a cost over $20 billion, holds about 580 million barrels located along the Louisiana Texas coast.
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Washington
Bush
Iraq
Kuwait
Congress
Louisiana- Texas
Senate Energy Committee
U.S
Deployments reported at three Texas bases
SAN ANTONIO AP Military cargo planes at Kelly Air Force Base are used in the Saudi buildup. El Paso and Killeen reports say airmen and Fort Hood soldiers were moving or prepared to move by Friday. The CSA C5A serves long range heavy transport. officials withheld confirmation.
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Kelly Air Force Base
Saudi Arabia
el Paso
Killeen
Fort
Fort Hood
Kelly
CSA
U.S
Phebe Brown
el Paso Herald
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Genet Schrader
Genett Schrader
Genev Schrader
Debra Simpson
Dresser Rand Co
Tony Bernardi
Maple Gas Co
Midland International Airport
Dallas
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Rosie's Travel Center
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Fort Bragg
N.C
Air Force Transport
Texas
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