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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1999
Page
1
The sheriff's office reports its communication system is back in operation after being down for two weeks. Officials say the restored service improves public safety coordination and incident response.
After a first Daytona 500 win, Dale Earnhardt aims to repeat as champion. The piece notes heightened cross-border telemarketing fraud by Canadian crooks targeting Americans, highlighting a surge in bold scam activity from abroad.
Odessa American reports Jay Alvey executive director of the Permian Basin Oil Show will be honored as the Odessa Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year at 11 30 a m today during the 40th annual Outstanding Citizen of the Year Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.
Japan fast tracked Viagra in six months while birth control pills face nine years of red tape, triggering protests by women’s groups led by Midori Ashida. Critics argue denial perpetuates male dominance and discrimination, citing health ministry and Pfizer estimates of impotence prevalence and calls for pill approval as a social right.
Two Republican senators James Jeffords and Arlen Specter said they would vote to acquit President Clinton on both articles of impeachment. They indicated enough GOP support may prevent a 67 vote conviction, keeping the outcome uncertain as the trial nears its end. Senator Slade Gorton also signaled an acquittal stance.
Washington AP reports House prosecutors say public opinion polls influenced senators more than evidence of high crimes. Lead prosecutor Henry Hyde says polls showed sustained public opposition to removal despite prosecution arguments. He laments public messaging failed to sway the Senate during the impeachment deliberations.
State Rep. George Buddy West has filed a constitutional amendment to cap property valuation growth at the rate of inflation. New construction and improvements would be included in new appraisals, but increases in existing properties would be limited. Officials warn it could reduce funds available for public services.
Nathan Wallace and Alicia Boice survived a tunnel of snow as avalanches hit near Chamonix France killing at least ten people including four children. More than 20 people were rescued from under snow and debris as the region faced its worst slide in 91 years.
A jogger runs along the trail in Comanche Trails Park on a warm day as residents take advantage of pleasant weather. National Weather Service forecasts more seasonal temperatures in the 50s for today and Friday. Mark Sterkel.
A federal judge ordered American Airlines pilots to resume work and end the sickout that grounded flights and stranded travelers. US District Judge Joe Kendall warned of contempt and urged resumed negotiations, blaming the airline for the dispute and noting poor labor relations.
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