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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1994
Page
1
In Chalco Mexico Panasonic’s TV plant shows NAFTA’s limits as it runs with 50 fewer workers than a year ago. Economist Andres Penalosa notes free trade boosted trade but failed to create jobs for Mexican workers amid a large youth labor pool.
Gunfire struck the White House grounds for the second time in under two months just after 1 a.m. CST. No injuries or arrests were reported. Officials called the attack potentially a drive by and noted bullets damaged a window and balcony while a bullet landed on the South Portico. President Clinton slept through the incident as Secret Service investigated and debated security implications amid rising urban violence.
Washington demanded the return of two U S Army airmen after their helicopter crossed into North Korean airspace and was reportedly shot down or forced to land. Pentagon identified the crew as Chief Warrant Officers David Hibeman and Bobby Hall of Camp Page South Korea. U S officials sought access and stressed a prompt, thorough investigation amid tense North Korea relations.
The enlarged 8.54 square mile Enterprise Zone in south and central Odessa since May 1991 has boosted business. Neil McDonald of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce cites limited tools due to tax caps, with zone expansion expected to continue the growth as firms add jobs and capital investments.
The American features a West Texas twist on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas. A photo a day through December 25 depicts a verse from the song, culminating in all twelve verses in one illustration. The fifth day’s item is five rings, humorously likened to onion rings from Michael's Charcoal Grill in Midland that supposedly taste like chicken.
In Los Angeles Gun World promotes holiday firearm sales amid the Brady bill’s 15 day waiting period. Stores offer Glock model handgun boxes wrapped as gifts with background check assurances. Executive Paul B. Cole notes packaging includes a Polaroid of the firearm for the recipient once checks clear. The piece highlights self-defense as a holiday theme and mentions Black Lightning bullets and Santa imagery.
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