12 Feb 1999
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1999
Page
1
Ten American Airlines pilots reportedly ignored a judge's back to work order on Thursday, grounding nearly half of the airline's flights as the dispute over work actions heats up. The item notes the battle for position in the WIICAC standings as Frank Phillips seeks third place.
Bill Moyers, noted journalist and CBS Evening News analyst, will speak at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Chaparral Center at Midland College on Genesis and the Millennium Moyers, a Marshall native, has been listed among Television Quarterly s top 10 influential TV news figures and previously served as deputy director of the Peace Corps and Johnson era special assistant.
The U S military outlined a plan to withdraw from the Panama Canal zone by December 31 under 1979 treaties. First handover is March 1 at Galeta Island with Rodman base on April 30, Fort Sherman and two ranges in June, plus further transfers in August and November.
Shelburne Vermont Teddy Bear Co stocks pallets of stuffed bears for Valentine’s Day shipments. The firm expects to ship over 50000 bears and has hired more than 140 extra workers to meet demand.
The Clinton administration proposed tapping 28 million barrels from a glutted market to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve up to 100000 barrels per day. Oil producers in the Permian Basin welcomed it as market support, but critics warned it may not boost jobs or output long term as Saudi and Iraqi supply could offset the move. Local producers voiced mixed, cautious reactions and asked for import proration.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce names Jay Alvey executive director of the Permian Basin International Oil Show as 1998 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. He expresses optimism for the oil industry and the next biennial show in October 2000, noting 200 board members and 46 years in Odessa community efforts.
Senate closes in on an acquittal as final deliberations proceed at President Clinton impeachment trial. Sen. Olympia Snowe joins Republicans in voting to acquit on both charges, with Susan Collins expected to follow. Conviction is impossible with a 55 45 Senate majority, and votes set for today.
Odessa Regional Hospital and Medical Center Hospital report full occupancy with patients waiting for beds across units including pediatrics. Cathy Kirby notes repeated full capacity at ORH while MCH reports more pediatric admissions due to upper respiratory infections and gastro illnesses.
Women lawmakers wore jeans to Parliament in Rome as Italy’s top appeals court faced accusations of ism after ruling rape can be committed in jeans. Critics argued the decision excuses violence and shifts blame onto the victim. Protests erupted, with opposition calling for reconsideration of the ruling.
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