Cleanup at New Orleans drum site near Alice Street
Milton Hewitt a response technician for Riedel Peter Soh and environmental sources from New Orleans describe cleaning a decontamination area at the Saeiek Oe on Co site near Alice Street off U S 385 northwest of protective drums. The effort targets a hazardous residue spill estimated at about 100 0000 drums and toxic material.
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Riedel- Peter Soh
Oa C
New Orleans
Saeiek’ Oe
Alice Street
U.S. 385
Plant allergy weed widespread across the South states
Doctors warn of sneezing itchy eyes and runny nose caused by a common weed called Santa Clara ragweed. The plant, similar to ragweed, peaks late summer to early fall and has spread from the Southeast Texas coast to southern Florida and up to 300 miles inland, with no known cure and frequent misdiagnosis.
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Te Ey
H. Wedner
Santa Clara
Pty
Texas
Florida
Oil prices surge as Saudi rumors push markets higher
Oil futures jumped above 31 dollars amid rumors from Saudi Arabia and President Bush’s move to call up reserves. Analysts cited Middle East tensions, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and a naval blockade as factors behind the rally, with potential refinery impacts and ongoing supply concerns.
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Bush
Middle East
East
Otis McKelvey
Odessa
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Kuwait
McKelvey
Sal
Gulf
Sang Executive
Bush mobilizes reserves for first time since Vietnam
President Bush orders the first mobilization of reservists since Vietnam, with as many as 40,000 weekend warriors expected to be in uniform by month’s end. Officials say some could be called up within 24 hours as the U.S. military buildup intensifies. Congressional leaders quickly support the move.
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Bush
Fame
Sieners
Rex
U.S
Armed Services Committees
House
Senate
Les Aspin
D-Wis
SamNonn
D-Ga
Jordan closes its border amid health fears and arrivals
Jordan acts to shut its border with Iraq until midnight as Interior Minister Salem Msadeh cites concerns over health conditions of incoming arrivals and the need to arrange suitable shelter. Transportation hubs and facilities are affected across the country as authorities move to control crossings and access.
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Amman
Jordan
Iraq
Kuwait
Salem Msadeh
Gubernatorial candidates trade ads and accusations
In Austin, Democrat Ann Richards and Republican Clayton Williams clash over campaign ads, trading charges of inaccuracies and cover ups. Williams aides defend the spots as accurate while demanding Richards disclose state deposit records.
Williams Gramm to Lead Texas Rally in Midland
Clayton Williams and Senator Phil Gramm headline a Saturday rally at Midland International Airport. The event marks the start of their 1st Texas tour with about 12 Republican candidates for state district and local offices in attendance.
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Clayton Williams
U.S
Phil Gramm
Rich Air North
Midland International Airport
Gramm and
Williams
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
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