Two more measles cases confirmed in Ector County
Ector County health officials report two new measles cases, a 16 month old and a 3 year old, bringing the total to 14. The outbreak began with eight cases at Crockett Junior High and prompted a large vaccination drive for 850 students and staff. Health leaders say cases remain sporadic and not a broad threat, and mass immunizations are not planned for now.
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Trade deficit improves slightly in 1988 amid rising imports
The Commerce Department reports the 1988 U S trade deficit narrowed to 137.34 billion dollars as exports surged 26.8 percent to 322.22 billion while imports hit a record 459.56 billion. The drop ends the deficit decline trend since 1980 with 1987 at 170.32 billion.
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Hance Signals Campaign For Texas Governor
Texas Railroad Commissioner Kent Hance suggested a possible run for governor. He spoke after the Lincoln Day Dinner in Odessa, citing his legislative and congressional background as essential experience. He declined to name a strong opponent and noted other GOP and Democratic names as possible contenders for 1990.
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Mexico may cut oil exports by up to 6 percent
Mexico MEXICO CITY AP energy minister Fernando Hiriart said the country could reduce oil exports by as much as 5 to 6 percent if independent producers limit their output and OPEC sticks to its agreement. The offer hinges on consensus and future talks in London with non-OPEC nations and OPEC members.
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Iran says Rushdie must die over book slur
Iran's president and envoy defended the death sentence against Salman Rushdie while insisting the order stems from religious grounds, not politics. Protests flared as West German and Spanish officials condemned the campaign, and publishers in several countries postponed or avoided releasing The Satanic Verses amid safety fears.
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