Iraq massing troops along Kuwaiti border shock amid oil fears
Iraq accused Kuwait of conspiring against its economy as tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of Soviet tanks moved toward Kuwait along a 100 mile border. Kuwait reinstated a high alert amid rising tensions while the United States conducted short notice naval and air exercises in the Persian Gulf.
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Minerals lift Ector County property values amid real estate slump
Ector County chief appraiser Jim Goodwin reported minerals boosted taxable property values despite falling real estate values. January mineral values rose 42 percent, with slight gains in industrial utilities and commercial properties, signaling growth in local businesses though overall real estate remains down. The appraisal rolls set values for city, county funds, hospital, districts, and the Junior College.
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Richards presses sheriffs on crime and gun policy
Democratic nominee Ann Richards told the Texas Sheriffs Association that Clayton Williams would use media and emotion rather than solving core issues like education and economic development. Williams supporters countered with his education plan and a tougher stance on crime and death row appeals.
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UPS Labor Talks Could Limit Mail Package Intake
The Postal Service warns it may curb accepting packages if UPS strikes disrupt overnight shipments. Deputy Postmaster General Michael Coughlin says absorbing UPS volume is impossible next week and vows to protect daily mail delivery of about a million pieces. Alan Caminiti of UPS notes a contract vote by employees is underway, with a ratification unlikely until next week.
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Like Holmes Souter Prizes Precedent, His Friends Say
Washington report details David Souter as a reserved New England bachelor. Friends say he drives until cars rust, climbs mountains, lives monastically on a family farm, and combines humor with a sober cautious conservatism. The profile notes his law-focused, independent streak as President Bush taps him for Brennan’s Supreme Court seat.
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