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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1997

Page

2

Boston workers fear payroll data security in new jobs measure

City talks on a 1A Boston job measure drew concerns from Robert Beal of Beal Companies about legal challenges while Maude Hurd of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now said 1,000 to 1,500 workers would be affected. Business leaders planned further discussions amid potential changes or lawsuits.

Boston Robert Beal Beal Companies Maude Hurd Association of Community Organizations For Reform Now

Texas Governor cites education budget and voter turnout

Texas Governor Bush notes a $1 billion boost for schools in the 1998-99 budget to fund teacher raises, while opposing groups doubt the amount covers all costs. He urges honesty about future tax increases and laments record-low election turnout of 6.9 percent, saying the vote was a substantial sample of opinion despite the disappointment.

TASA Bush Texas

Clinton promotes welfare to work during Missouri drive

During a Missouri trip Clinton led a welfare to work forum inside a factory slated for a training program. He urged private sector hiring of former welfare recipients and asked business leaders to call 1888 USA_JOB1 for job referrals while noting the political optics and mixed certainty on actual job outcomes.

Clinton Missouri Democratic National Committee Welfare Forum Kit Bond White House Bruce Reed Pitchman USA

First federal conviction under domestic violence gun ban in Iowa

A Cedar Falls man, William M. Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to possessing the firearm used to shoot his wife Lauralee in Cedar Rapids last November, becoming the first person convicted under the federal domestic violence gun ban that took effect in 1996. He faces up to 10 years in prison. sentencing date pending.

Cedar Rapids Iowa William M. Smith Cedar Falls Lauralee Smith Thomas Frerichs U.S Michael J. Melloy

Mike Love to open Kokomo Club next spring in Orange

In Orange California Mike Love of the Beach Boys will launch Club Kokomo next spring beside the Arrowhead Pond home of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The venue will host the Kokomo Club House Band featuring Love Bruce Johnston John Stamos and Dean Torrance.

Kokomo Orange Calif Beach Boys Mike Love Love Arrowhead Pond Anaheim Mighty Ducks Kokomo Club Bruce Johnston John Stamos Dean Torrance Jan & Dean

UPS Labor Dispute Strikes Ripple Through Odessa Area

UPS workers in the Odessa district see 90 to 95 drivers back at work while a protracted strike looms. AFL-CIO leader John Sweeney pledges cross‑union loan support to strikers as UPS warns of 15 000 layoffs if no swift resolution. James Kelly urges Taft Hartley intervention as White House and postal carriers adjust parcel flows.

San Antonio UPS Odessa Teamsters Afl-Cio John Sweeney Sweeney Susan Rosenberg Atlanta Steve Trossman James Kelly Clinton Kelly White House Congress Federal Express Texpack Express Consolidated U.S. Postal Service Guadalupe Ramirez Ramirez

Winning Numbers Unofficial Until Verified by Texas TLC Odessa Office

Infoline provides contact for unofficial winning numbers. Texas TLC office is in Odessa at 4682 E. University Blvd. and can be reached at (915) 368-5243. Call 580-4636 and press 6600 for details and verification process.

Texas Commission TLC Odessa E. University Blvd

Hudson recalls frozen Hudson beef patties nationwide

Hudson Foods Co recalls about 20 000 frozen hamburger patties distributed to 33 states in June and July after 14 people fell ill with E coli. The USDA urged consumers to return or discard the products. The recall covers three Hudson beef patty products with specific lot codes. States affected include Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Rogers, Ark Hudson Foods Co Agriculture Department Colorado of Public Health and Environment Thomas Billy USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service Hudson John B. White White Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Gear Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Entucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri

Plan B sewer move and water rate hike approved

City council approved a new park plan after an executive session on pending litigation. They also approved rate increases for water and sewer to support the 1997 98 budget, with sewer rates rising to 1.93 per 1000 gallons and water rates up, plus a revised three month calculation period for sewer charges. Residents questioned the inequity of sewer versus water costs and urged adjustments to calculation methods and timing.

Patton Frank Deaderick Joel Roberts SWA Utilities Department Odessa Faye Joyce Armstrong Strong McGuire James Zenter City Financial Debbie McReynolds McReynolds

Odessa American Classified Notice Policy Summary

Odessa American statement outlines advertising policy liability and acceptance rights. It notes second class mailing, address, and permissions, stating the paper may reject any ad and is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish for any reason. It also reserves rights regarding representations of fact in advertising.

Odessa American E. Gecee Odessa P.O. Box

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