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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1990

Page

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Fireworks spark numerous grass fires in Odessa area

Fireworks ignited bystanders reported more than 130 blazes in the city and West Odessa, with about 82 grass fires inside city limits. Marshal Rick Cates noted cautious usage but warned of remaining risk. One firefighter suffered injuries while battling a mobile home fire on Susan Street around 9:20 a.m.

West Odessa Rick Cates Burt

NATO moves toward inviting Gorbachev amid new East West détente

NATO leaders consider inviting Mikhail Gorbachev to address a December NATO summit in Brussels as Western nations discuss a broader acceptance of cooperation with the Soviet bloc. The talks also touch on a potential declaration renouncing first use of force, signaling easing tensions despite defense concerns.

London NATO Bush Mikhail Gorbachev Europe Thatcher Soviet Union Fitzwater Jancois Mitterrand

NATO Allies Gamble on Gorbachev Backing

London reports that President Bush and Western allies weigh a large financial bailout to support Mikhail Gorbachev amid an uncertain future. Gorbachev set a two year deadline for reforms, raising the stakes for himself and the West and prompting concerns that a successor might roll back democratic and economic changes.

London Bush Mikhail Gorbachev Gorbachev West Soviet Union East Europe

Williams denies backing label for Richards

Two Christian activists tied to Clayton Williams campaign promote labeling Democratic nominee Ann Richards as an honorary lesbian. The pair claimed funding and campaign input from Williams supporters, but his office denied orchestrating the effort and said no link to the campaign existed.

Austin Adrian van Zelfdan Texas Grassroots Coalition Rita Davis Women For Williams Richards Avis Perenne Ee Gece University of Texas Venalien Coalition Campaign Mar Jmes Herald Davis Kay Illips Coalition of Phillips GOP Reg Richards Williams Cameagn Gordonee

Cash program may not lure MDs to rural practice

A program repays loans of young doctors who settle in towns to serve rural counties spanning about 000 square miles. Officials say the incentive may not be enough to attract new physicians, noting only one opening occurred and was filled quickly.

Administrator disputes rural hospital Medicare funding report

West Texas hospital administrator Ron Ballew of Big Bend Regional Medical Center said rural facilities largely must raise payments as Medicare and Medicaid subsidies fail to cover needs. He dismisses congressional claims of adequacy, arguing most rural providers still require increases.

Congressional West Texas Congress Big Bend

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