Empty Stocking Fund helps Odessa kids with Christmas gifts
Odessa American and the Salvation Army team up for the Empty Stocking Fund to aid needy families in Odessa. A struggling single mother requests toys for her two youngest while the goal for 1998 stands at 35,000 dollars to aid over 650 families. as of Thursday 7,445 dollars have been raised including a 3,000 dollar match from the Odessa American. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Center, with Angel Tree displays at Chase and other locations listing children 12 and under in need. Contact 333-7720 or 332-0738 for details.
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Lth St
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Fourth St
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N. Grant Ave
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Avenue
Army
Gun dealers slow to em brace Brady Act changes Odessa shops adapt to FBI background checks.
Odessa gun dealers reluctantly comply with the Brady Act as of November 30, extending FBI background checks to all firearm purchases. Dealers like Tejas Shooting Sports and Gun Sport LTD report customer complaints and understand the law’s impact on commerce, though some say it mainly burdens law abiding buyers.
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FBI
National Rifle Association
U.S. Justice Department
Federal District Court
Washington, D.C
David Sullivan
Tejas
Jon Thomas
Gun Sport Ltd
Thomas
Texas clemency process fuels national debate
In Austin the Texas clemency system faces renewed criticism after a judge halted two executions to probe the secrecy of mercy decisions. Judge Sam Sparks questioned why the Board of Pardons and Paroles voted against clemency with no stated reasons. Barber and Faulder were spared a review, while both requested mercy and were rejected by the 18-member board. Opponents call for reform. supporters defend the process. See CLEMENCY on Page 2A.
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Faulder
Parole Board
Lawmakers Near Closing Arguments on Clinton Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee moves toward a decisive impeachment vote with Republicans lining up in support and Democrats opposing after closing arguments over alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The 37-member panel prepares for four articles of impeachment as debate unfolds and a vote is expected today or Saturday.
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Clinton
James Sensenbrenner
Wisconsin
Richard Nixon
John Conyers
Michigan
Nixon
Henry Hyde
Monica Lewinsky
Newt Gingrich
House
Andrew Johnson
White House
Cuero Gobblers edge toward state title after flood damaged town
Cuero high school's football team, the Gobblers, advance to the Class 3A Division I state championship after enduring October flood devastation that destroyed homes and possessions. Coach Mickey Finley notes the run comes amid injuries and community recovery as Cuero (11-3) meets Aledo (12-1) at the Astrodome in Houston following a 13-10 win over Giddings.
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Texas
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Houston
Giddings
Monahans
Southlake
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