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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1998
Page
1
Aviation security remains debated a decade after Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie Scotland. Authorities and experts weigh lessons learned and gaps in air travel safety as investigators reflect on the tragedy.
The Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund appeals for Christmas gifts and food for needy Odessa families. Jonathon, a hospitalized child, asks for a toy car and clothes. The drive aims for 35,000 dollars to help about 650 families. Odessa American matched 3,000. Angel Tree displays at Chase Bank will list children needing toys and clothes. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center or Odessa American.
A 27 year old woman in Houston gave birth to the first known surviving octuplets, delivering five girls and two boys with one girl born Dec. 8. All eight babies weighed as little as 11 ounces and were in critical condition. Nkem Chukwu, who used fertility drugs, had seven by Caesarean section around 9 am. Dr. Brian Kirshon said doctors were unsure how many more babies were carried until the first birth occurred nearly two weeks earlier.
Chukwu gave birth to eight babies in Houston with weights from 11 ounces to 1 pound 11 ounces. The Dec 8 girl was 12 weeks early. the seven others were 10 weeks premature. All eight on ventilators, staying at two hospitals. Doctors say survival is remarkable but uncertain with risks of lung heart metabolic infections over coming days.
Senators vowed to move quickly after Clinton impeachment, debating trial or censure. Democrats favored censure, Republicans pressed for brief trial. Leahy and others urged civility as the House action faced constitutional questions, with Ruff and Mitchell guiding Clinton defense.
In a rapid 70 hour operation between American and British forces and Ramadan, Desert Fox hit 100 targets in a California-sized area. Navy ships fired 329 Tomahawks and B 52 crews launched 90 cruise missiles as 510 combat sorties produced 3 million leaflets urging Iraqi troops to stand down.
An Amtrak Texas Eagle train carrying 199 people derailed south of Six Flags over Texas in Arlington. Fifteen were hospitalized with neck and back pain, none life threatening. Eight passenger cars and a baggage car left the tracks after 7 p.m. Officials cited no cause yet as FRA and NTSB investigate with UP help.
Odessa American highlights the Ontiveros family decorations at 805 E 13th St. for the 12 days of Christmas. Elena and Miguel Ontiveros describe yearly updates with snowlike lights, lit arches, Frosty and nativity figures, icicle lights this year, and wooden characters from Rugrats. Their son Erasmo assists.
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