Americans and Britons fear of strikes and detainees rise
CBS News reports scattered U S and British fears of targeted military sites amid Iraqi invasion threats. A convoy of 13 Americans Britons and others fled from Kuwait toward Saudi Arabia as Iraqi checkpoints and desert peril loomed. U N Security Council pursues embargo compliance while detainees in Baghdad are moved to an undisclosed location.
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Oil firms plan steady Permian spending amid rising prices
Surge will maintain about 80 million dollars in 1990 for Permian Basin oil production, with no change in plans as prices cycle. Chevron could spend up to 11 million of 100 million for West Texas production, while independents drive exploration and recovery. Unleaded gasoline hits record on NYMEX as crude climbs to 26.83 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and tighter supply.
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Reservists face uncertain call up amid Gulf tensions
Reservists with the Texas National Guard 3-132D Field Artillery report no word on mobilization amid rumors. Officials delayed announcements due to paperwork at Bush's vacation home. U N chief Perez de Cuellar criticized sanctions tactics while the Bush administration defended legality.
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Weather EXTENDED West Texas forecast update
Scattered to widely scattered mainly after noon and evening thunder storms across the Panhandle South Plains and Far West with partly cloudy skies and near seasonal temperatures. Highs upper 80s to 90s lows mid 60s. Overnight lows low to mid 70s and daytime highs upper 90s in warm humid regions with isolated showers or thunderstorms. Coastal areas partly cloudy with 80s to 90s inland and 70s to 80s coast. Rio Grande Valley near 90 to 100 inland.
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Weather summary for Reading area Friday to Sunday
The report shows 86. night power c Ome today at 8 30 p m Sunday at 6 a m with trace precipitation in the last 24 hours. August precipitation totals 2.15 inches and year to date rainfall reached 8.37 inches.
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Midland Area Weather Outlook With Similar Chance Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a small chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures reach the lower 90s with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight and Sunday bring low upper 60s and highs in the lower 90s with minimal storm risk. North Texas projects partly cloudy Saturday with a thunderstorm risk mainly west and extreme southeast.
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Weather Outlook for Border States Oklahoma and New Mexico
Oklahoma remains partly cloudy and warm with scattered storms through Sunday. Highs from upper 80s to mid-90s, lows tonight from lower 60s Panhandle to mid-70s east. New Mexico sees partly cloudy afternoons with scattered showers and storms through Sunday, otherwise fair. Lows 40s to 50s mountains, 50s to 60s elsewhere. highs 60s to 80s mountains, 80s to lower 90s elsewhere.
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