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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1997

Page

7

Clinton vows vigorous action after banner year in 1998

President Clinton in a 90 minute news conference calls 1997 a banner year for Americans and promises vigorous action in 1998 while weighing a Bosnia troop decision. He defends his record, critiques Saddam Hussein, and says tax cuts are possible but not guaranteed.

Washington Clinton U.S Bosnia Saddam Hussein FBI Louis Freeh White House Bureau Akron Ohio Saddam

Man bags deer, trip to jail cell

Doug Vestal, 29, gained fame by bagging a 250 pound deer in a bow and arrow contest while on probation for domestic violence. Police found two rifles and 200 rounds of ammunition at his home. he remains jailed on $10,000 bail with a Dec. 30 court hearing and possible three year sentence.

Bowling Green Ohio Doug Vestal Vestal Dan VanVorhis Dec. Sentinel Tribune VanVorhis Parole Authority Terry Em

Kitchen worker fired over a $2.10 chicken bite at Knott's

Santa Ana AP report states Jorge Ortiz, a Knott's Berry Farm Kitchen worker, was dismissed for allegedly eating a $2.10 piece of fried chicken during a break. He argued such taste tests were part of his job, but jurors found the policy prohibiting taking food from the kitchen clear and pointed to prior firings for theft. Ortiz had 16 years of service before his January dismissal.

Santa Ana Calif Jorge Ortiz Knott Sharyl Bilas Ortiz

Woman at center of standoff freed in Illinois

Shirley Allen, 51, who held police at bay for 39 days outside her Roby home, was released from a mental hospital by a Christian County judge after a psychiatrist found no danger. State's Attorney plans another psychiatric exam before any commitment decision.

Taylorville, Ill Roby Shirley Allen Springfield Christian Allen Teresa Brown Brown

Clinton names Labrador Buddy after late uncle in White House reveal

President Clinton announces he will name the new White House dog Buddy in memory of his uncle Henry Oren Grisham. The choice follows a public poll of suggested names and a family decision, noting Buddy suits the dog and that Socks the cat reacts fearfully to the pup.

Washington Clinton Buddy Barkansas and Arkansans Allels Clintons Dotus White House Potus United States Flotus Henry Oren Grisham Grisham Socks

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