Grand jury clears Odessa College officials of wrongdoing
The 70th District grand jury ended a week long probe into Odessa College funding problems with no indictments. It praised administration and trustees for prompt corrective actions after millions were lost, saying the college remains a strong institution. Judge Gibson said the statement should not be seen as a rubber stamp.
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Odessa College
Grand Jury
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OC Board of Trustees
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Odessan couple reunited with relatives via Home for the Holidays
Zenobia and Dario Madrid of Odessa flew to San Diego with Southwest Airlines help to visit Zenobia's sister after more than five years apart. The elderly couple, both in their 60s, welcomed the chance for a Christmas family reunion, aided by the carrier's program for free tickets.
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Southwest Airlines
Hoft
San Diego
Dario Madrid
California
Odessa
Gram
Trencat
Washington State
Clinton outlines sweeping federal spending cuts
President Clinton called for deep federal cutbacks to fund a tax cut, proposing privatizing air traffic control and FHA operations, auctioning Elk Hills oil reserve, scaling back nuclear cleanup and selling uranium to private utilities. He aimed for a $24 billion first installment and a government run like smart companies. Republicans urged further reductions. the plan echoes Reagan era privatization.
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Dolinton
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Postal Service
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Elk Hills
Calif
Energy Department
Commissioners approve 134000 for new county computer system
The Ector County Commissioners Court approved a 134000 purchase for a 390 IBM system to replace the 6 year old NCR mainframe at the annex. The upgrade, funded as a priority, covers hardware software installation and training and aims to end frequent downtime affecting all departments.
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Ector County
Commissioners Court
Jim Jordan
County
NCR
Annex
Clinton demands quick release of U S soldier
Washington officials warned North Korea to free the downed Army helicopter crewman or face setback in relations The Pentagon restricted flights near the border as President Clinton sought an early resolution State Department spokesman said the administration cannot understand Pyongyang’s position and noted the case involves Chief Warrant Officers Bobby Hal and Sid Hilemon from Florida and Tennessee respectively
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Clinton
Ie Uey
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South Korea
State Department
Mike McCurry
U.S
Karen Gores
Bobby Hal
Brooksville
Fla
Sid Hilemon
Clarksville
Tenn
Pigs uprooted by Bush Library spark relocation stink concerns
Rural residents near Texas A and M object to moving the Texas A M Swine Center from the Bush Library site to Brushy Community. Officials deny odor concerns, citing aging facilities and new technology. President Bowen and officials met with Brushy Community representatives to discuss odor and wastewater controls.
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College Station
Texas A&m University
Texas A&m Swine Center
Tameee
Swine Center
Rene Henry
Sapae
Ray Bowen
Henry
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