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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1998
Page
1
The East Coast endures unseasonably warm conditions while the western states report rare pre winter snowfall. Forecasters note temperature contrasts widen across regions with lingering mild air on the Atlantic seaboard and wet, heavy snow in higher elevations west of the Rockies.
The Odessa American and Salvation Army urge donations to the Empty Stocking Fund to aid needy Odessa families this Christmas. The 1998 goal is 35000, enough for 650-plus families. a $1000 anonymous gift triggered a 3000 match from the Odessa American, lifting totals to 6075 so far.
Odessa resident Obert Hilliard, 18, recalled Pearl Harbor while attending a flag-raising at VFW Post 4372. About 30 veterans and spouses joined as Chaplain Allen Bullard, recalling his Hawaii visit and the USS Arizona Memorial that honors 1,177 sailors. The ceremony marked the 57th anniversary of the attack that drew the U.S. into World War II.
The White House plans a marathon two day defense before the House Judiciary Committee as Democrats press the president to address the nation and show contrition over the Monica Lewinsky affair. Clinton’s allies seek to slow impeachment momentum with witnesses and potential videotape use in a selection aimed at countering charges of perjury and deceit.
In Washington many Texas lawmakers debate impeachment as the House moves toward legal action against President Clinton. At least six of the 17 Texas Democrats say Clinton's concealment of the Lewinsky affair does not merit impeachment. Rep Ralph Hall stands almost alone among Texas Democrats as one of a few who plan to back articles of impeachment.
George Roden, former Branch Davidian leader and Koresh predecessor, 60, was found dead Monday on the grounds of Big Spring State Hospital. Police say he likely collapsed during an escape attempt, possibly a heart attack, with no signs of foul play. A backpack was found nearby and autopsy planned.
In Houston the Astrodome became a stage for school prayer disputes as Katy High School students faced a ban on leading prayers at football games. The district bars on prayer remain unresolved awaiting federal court action, marking the first season without school prayer at Katy events.
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