Pentagon to reconsider MIA records policy
Washington AP reports the 1996 defense authorization bill revises the Missing Persons Act to allow renewed reviews of thousands of MIAs from World War II to Vietnam and Cold War missions. Critics fear prolonging families’ agony and Pentagon costs, while supporters say the change offers new protection for the missing and active military.
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Bomb blasts threaten Israeli peace drive in Jerusalem
In the deadliest attack in two decades militants bombed a Jerusalem bus and a soldiers depot killing 25 and wounding at least 82. Two Americans died, Matthew Mitchell Eisenfeld and Sara Duker, as Israelis faced a May 29 election choice between continuing Peres peace efforts or a tougher right wing shift. Protests against Peres erupted as he visited the site amid security fears and political pressure.
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Benjamin Netan
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Washington condemns Cuba for downing planes amid Cuban crisis
The Clinton administration denounced Cuba's downing of two small U S planes as a blatant violation of international law and sought UN actions while evaluating options. White House officials described the attack as unlawful and in broad daylight, prompting calls for tougher embargoes and decisive U S response ahead of the Florida primary.
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TV Station Helps Crime Stoppers Stage Westward Chase
KPEJ Odessa and Crime Stoppers produced a public service announcement showing how tips lead to arrests. Officers from Odessa Police Permian Basin Drug Task Force S W A T and K 9 units chased and captured three actors playing drug dealers on Lee Avenue after a staged high speed style pursuit.
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Permian Basin
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Lee Avenue
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Barrera
Texas
Saul Lara
Results of last week's American On Line survey
The poll asks if OC should renew coach Ken Hefner’s contract and whether HIV tests should be required for professional athletes. It also questions views on extending a Friday Night feature and Pat Buchanan’s presidential prospects amid inquiries into an aide’s ties to white supremacists.
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Odessa Woman Slain. Husband Missing After Stabbing
A 31-year-old Odessa woman Lupe Marcelino was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her West 10th Street home about 5 p.m. Sunday. Her mother Diane Paredes identified the victim as Marcelino. police have no suspects. The death follows two other stabbings in Odessa that week.
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