Baghdad watch for peace as Gulf War stalls in desert
World eyes Baghdad and the desert as U.S. and allied forces prepare for a possible ground war. Reports say Iraqi gunners hit a U.S. unit while American helicopters captured hundreds of Iraqi prisoners. Officials in Paris and Washington weigh a Soviet peace proposal offering unconditional Iraqi withdrawal with unclear fate for Saddam.
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Reading popular as war lingers in Odessa stores
Waldenbooks in Permian Mall reports strong sales of Middle East and Gulf War material as the conflict continues. Elisabeth Mitcham notes high demand for books on the Persian Gulf, U S weaponry, and religion, with maps and mass-market titles selling well.
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President relaxed as world awaits decision in Desert Storm
President Bush bantered with the Queen of Denmark and unveiled a new energy plan while signaling calm as the Persian Gulf ground assault neared. White House staff and Capitol Hill figures described tense anticipation, with Senate Majority Leader Mitchell noting no expected action imminently.
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Bush energy plan meets opposition from lawmakers and greens
President Bush unveiled a national energy plan praised by supporters as balanced but criticized by lawmakers as pro oil and by environmentalists as shortsighted. Critics say it ignores fuel efficient cars and may fail to reduce foreign oil dependence. Petroleum experts in the Permian Basin doubt the proposal helps their region.
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Grammy Awards Preview Brings Veterans Against Newcomers
The 33rd annual Grammy Awards shape up as a clash between veterans Phil Collins and Quincy Jones and rising stars Mariah Carey and Wilson Phillips. Page 6A offers full details.
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Yeltsin censured over Gorbachev resignation push
The Soviet Supreme Soviet censured Boris Yeltsin for urging Mikhail Gorbachev to resign. Eduard Shevardnadze, the ex foreign minister, urged peace and warned dictatorship or civil war if destabilization continued. He called for a meeting between Yeltsin and Gorbachev to end the war of presidents and preserve democracy.
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Insurance reform bill to aid consumers
A sweeping proposal in Austin aims to overhaul the insurance sector by repealing the antitrust exemption and ending the use of industry loss data to set auto and property premiums. Key sponsors include Rep. Eddie Avatos and Rep. Mark Stiles along with Sens. Montford and Parker. Gov. Richards supports a major push this session.
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