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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1992
Page
1
Washington reports May unemployment rose to 7.5 percent, the highest in nearly eight years, with 68,000 new jobs from payroll surveys and 330,000 new labor force entrants, while 9.5 million remain unemployed. Officials cite recovery dynamics. critics warn of stalled growth and policy flaws.
The House passed a 270 billion defense bill with sharp reductions from Bush requests. Troop overseas staffing and SDI funding are trimmed, while funding for Europe Japan and Korea stations is cut. The package awaits Senate action and future negotiations to blend with the president’s aims.
In Rio de Janeiro, U S lawmakers and Earth Summit chief delegate condemn Bush administration for refusing to back biodiversity and climate treaties. Sen Timothy Wirth calls the stance adolescent politics as Reilly accuses a White House leak of his memo to block U S signing.
The United States faces sharp criticism at the Earth Summit '92 for not signing the biodiversity treaty and for removing emissions reduction requirements from the global warming pact. Critics say the stance reflects poorly on leadership and sincerity.
Knight Ridder News Service reports growing frustration and panic inside the Bush camp as Ross Perot gains, with officials joking to cope and warning of unemployment if Bush falters. Florida Republican Al Cardenas voices disappointment at Bush's lack of momentum ahead of the fall.
The Texas Lottery reports record first week sales with $95.8 million in tickets sold statewide. Store managers in Odessa say they cannot keep tickets in stock as demand far exceeds supply. State Comptroller's Office attributes the shortage to distribution limits amid overwhelming demand. Andy Welch cites underestimating sales potential across the state.
A white stray cat in Davenport, Washington attacked Bonni Matheson and her sons, hospitalizing Matheson for infected scratches. Police Chief Jim Gants trapped the animal, which escaped rabies observation, returned home, and was ultimately destroyed, prompting support for a car licensing ordinance.
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