Christmas fund aids Odessa families in need
The Empty Stocking Fund run by the Odessa American and the Salvation Army seeks $35,000 to aid more than 650 families this season. The paper will match the first $3,000 and callers may donate by mail or at the Salvation Army, with Angel Tree toy and clothing needs posted at Chase Bank locations. Donors and amounts are published, and anonymous gifts are possible.
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Dec 7 1941 Pearl Harbor memory from a Honolulu child
A Honolulu child recalls the morning of December 7 1941 as life paused in darkness and fear. The narrative recalls neighbors guiding children home, a blackout, and a radio hidden from view as the attack on Pearl Harbor began. The recollection frames a day later labeled infamy by President Roosevelt.
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Roden escapes from Big Spring mental hospital
George Roden, former Branch Davidian leader, fled Big Spring State Hospital in West Texas on Saturday. Authorities suspect an accomplice helped him depart as he plans likely to fly to New York or another major airport to leave the country. Roden, 60, has escaped state facilities three times since 1993, with officials noting he can become erratic if off his medicine.
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Clinton to address Social Security as impeachment fight unfolds
On Capitol Hill Clinton heads to a hotel ballroom to open a national Social Security forum while impeachment hearings dominate television coverage. He will deliver a speech to Social Security audiences nationwide about safeguarding benefits for future generations as Medicare and human rights themes frame White House strategy.
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Republicans push impeachment as ultimate censure in Clinton case
Washington lawmakers signaled an impeachment path as the House moved toward removing President Clinton. The House Judiciary Committee offered a two day hearing window for the president’s side in the Monica Lewinsky matter, while Republicans ruled out a separate censure vote as unconstitutional.
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West Texas oil patch hopes dim as prices plunge
West Texas independents face shrinking profits as crude sells well below breakeven. Morris Burns of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association says some producers cannot drill for 8 oil and fear survival. Mike McCammon notes a 40 percent drop in gross income inflicts 80 percent cut in net, with layoffs and pay reductions.
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