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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1990
Page
1
U S pressure on Saddam Hussein intensified as the Pentagon said the U N sanctions flotilla has halted shipping to and from Iraq. President Bush warned that occupying Kuwait would carry a heavy cost amid the Gulf crisis.
In Vienna OPEC ministers postponed formal endorsement of a plan to raise output to hear from absent Libya and other members. Iran urged talks to cover crude market conditions and possible war effects. A majority tentatively backed output increases led by Saudi Arabia Venezuela and the UAE during the Persian Gulf crisis.
Tornadoes struck northern Illinois towns including Crest Hill Plainfield and Joliet Tuesday afternoon. At least 23 people died and about 280 were injured as eight killed in Crest Hill apartment complex and several more in Joliet and Plainfield. Authorities warned the death toll could rise as crews comb damaged areas.
Complaints arose at a Midland hearing on a Texas Water Development Board plan to conserve water for future generations. Local residents blamed statewide efforts for neglecting small counties like Loving and urged stronger protections amid rising county water use and pollution concerns.
Virginia Washelesky, 66, was found dead Friday night in a Zeneta Avenue home with multiple stab wounds to the stomach and chest. Neighbors discovered her after her door went unanswered. Police have a lead and a suspect but no arrests yet. motive under investigation.
In Birmingham the Southern Baptist Convention president warned an economic boycott would not destroy the 14.9 million member denomination. Moderates, angry at conservative control, formed the Consultation of Concerned Baptists in Atlanta to raise funds and seek greater influence, while stressing a majority-rule approach and continued missionary support.
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