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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1998
Page
1
Officials study county waste policy as Europe launches its euro at midnight. The currency’s rollout marks a major step toward forming an economic bloc that could rival the United States, with wide implications for markets and policy.
Israel’s parliament enacted a five year ban on human cloning and started monitoring genetic research. The law permits medical genetic interventions such as cloning a healthy organ for donation. Researchers must obtain advisory approval, with violations carrying up to two years in prison.
Police in Wilmington Delaware arrested Davayne Brown after he waved to an officer while leaving a building vestibule. A bank was robbed on Tuesday, a bicycle was abandoned, and a dye pack exploded, staining the suspect’s hands fluorescent orange. The officer recognized him and stopped the getaway.
Pecos County officials, backed by the Texas Aerospace Commission, pursue a spaceport site for the VentureStar program. The plan promises about 1,500 permanent and 2,000 temporary jobs, with Pecos cited as a top state location though other counties vie for the project. Local leaders plan a Jan. 7 visit to the Odessa Chamber to drum up support as talks continue.
A $350 million Huntsman Polymers expansion south of Odessa creates thick smoke alarms and impact worries as crews work to bring the revamped olefins plant online. Officials report emissions mostly carbon dioxide and water with other gases appearing briefly, while residents file complaints and regulators review air quality data.
The Pentagon orders a draw-down of Persian Gulf forces despite Iraq's latest attempt to shoot down Western warplanes. U.S. missiles hit an Iraqi anti-aircraft site after Iraq attacked British patrols, while officials note remaining forces will stay capable for ongoing operations.
Murders in 1998 fell nationwide as Odessa recorded two deaths and cities like Atlanta New York City Los Angeles Chicago Houston showed lower totals. Police cite strong economy high apprehension and effective emergency clinics as factors in declining violence through the decade’s end.
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