Empty Stocking Fund nears goal as drive ends soon
Odessa American and the Salvation Army lead the Empty Stocking Fund to aid needy families in Odessa. With three days left, the 1998 goal is $35,000 to help over 650 families. $16,950 has been raised, including a $3,000 matching gift. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army or Odessa American, with Angel Tree displays at Chase Bank locations for toy and clothing needs.
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Odessa American
Salvation Army
Carol
Chase Bank
Grant Ave
Seventh Street
Lee Avenue
Forces press Iraq with third day of airstrikes
U S and British forces conducted a third day of airstrikes on Iraq with little resistance. President Clinton planned to meet top security advisers to decide whether to extend or halt bombing and missile attacks. Pentagon officials said a high level decision would come soon as operations continued.
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U.S
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Clinton
Pentagon
Defense
William Cohen
Army
Henry M. Shelton
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
Kuwait calm after neighbor threats in Gulf War
Inside Kuwait shows no panic amid regional hostility while attacks unfold in the Persian Gulf conflict. Arabian states react to U S British strikes asSaudi authorities announce Ramadan beginning. Fort Bliss troops prepare to join operations in the Persian Gulf theater.
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Fort Bliss
Persian Gulf
Katy High ineligible for state final against Lee
Katy High School was ruled ineligible by the University Interscholastic League after reporting a player forged grades. MacArthur, which beat Katy in the semifinals, will replace them to face Midland Lee at noon today in Texas Stadium.
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Jeff
Amanda Harrison
Midland Lee Rebels
Texas Stadium
Rebels
San Antonio MacArthur
Katy
Katy High School
Midland Lee
Lee
MacArthur
Kade King
Dallas
Robert Blankenship
Vernon Stokes
University Interscholastic League
Peter Contreras
Associated Press
Emotions Run High in House Clinton Impeachment Debate
The House clashed over articles of impeachment against President Clinton amid a volatile week marked by U S airstrikes in Iraq and a marquee admission from the incoming House speaker. Democratic Leader Gephardt urged a vote to censure to avoid a Senate trial, appealing for lawmakers to vote their conscience.
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Clinton
United
Judiciary Committee
Henry Hyde
U.S
Iraq
House
Dick Gephardt
Senate
Monica Lewinsky
Missouri
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Andrews school board halts girls softball field project
The Andrews Independent School District voted to stop work on a girls softball field at Andrews Senior High, saying the project exceeded a practice-field scope and was influenced by athletic staff. Finishing the field would cost about 70,000 dollars.
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Andrews Independent School District School Board
Andrews Senior High School
Mark Wallace
Ervin Huddleston
Wallace
Mike Lebby
Eddie Bane
Russ Ortega
Texas Utilities
Andrews County
Ortega
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