German unity date in East Germany collapses
East Germanys second largest party the Social Democrats and their leader rejected a proposed unity date with West Germany on Oct 14. Richard Schroeder resigned from his post over the proposal amid East Germanys collapsing economy. Parliament may hear the matter Wednesday as conservative Christian Democrats push for the Oct 14 date tied to elections and state creation.
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Nations Stand Firm Against Hussein Threats and Invasion
Arab and Western nations unite against Saddam Hussein over hostages and economic pressure aimed at Kuwait. Tariq Aziz urged negotiation but offered no troop withdrawal. Britain’s Thatcher urged UN action to stop Iraqi tankers. Belgium, Netherlands, and Italy sent warships. Bush to mobilize reserves. Cheney met Saudi officials on arms sales and intelligence.
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Government restraint could prevent an oil Shortage in fall
Expert analysis warns that the August invasion of Kuwait by Iraq could trigger a severe oil shortage this fall unless Saudi production rises and the U S government enacts price controls The Texas Railroad Commission and energy firms plan a public hearing in Austin to discuss potential production increases and price measures amid already high demand
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Deactivation of 2nd Armored Put On Hold At Fort Hood
The Army paused plans to deactivate the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood as troops prepare for potential deployment to the Middle East. Officials say a full decision will follow evolving Middle East events and a review by the Department of the Army. Units remain in preparation mode while awaiting further guidance.
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Washington
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Crisis toll on families grows as missing Americans rise
Odessa widow Donnita Cole says her husband John Henry Cole has been missing from a Kuwait oil field since August 2. She has spent about $600 this month on long distance calls to Washington while urging the State Department to install a toll free number for information. She questions why a nationwide 800 line was not already in place amid the Iraq invasion.
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Odessa
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Magellan Images Venus Reveal Earthlike Faults and Valleys
Magellan released radar photos showing fractures and lava flows similar to Hawaii Idaho and basin and range regions. Overlaps of flows and wide splotches indicate crustal stretching while no major active volcanoes or plate tectonics confirmed. Radio contact was briefly lost for 14 hours last week amid possible cosmic ray interference and software or hardware issues.
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