Syria agrees in principle to take 39 American hostages
Beirut reports an authoritative government source says Syria would accept the 39 U S hostages and could depart within 48 hours after an agreement frees Lebanese held in Israel. U N envoy Aime has been mediating between Beirut Jerusalem and Damascus as Nabih Berri hosts hostages and discusses possible moves.
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U.S
Wadley Mayor Leads Profanity Crackdown in Town
Wadley Georgia mayor B A Johnson, a former principal and mortuary operator, orders police to arrest public swearers amid a profanity problem near Hoke Williams Memorial Park. The campaign follows a prior shoot-to-kill order on stray dogs and reflects civic pride aims though no arrests have occurred.
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Oil firms cut workers via early retirement plan
At 59 Gulf Oil veteran Bill Rittenberry chose early retirement amid Gulf and Chevron merger uncertainty. He received two weeks pay per year up to a year, with service credited for time in Ecuador and Venezuela. Gulf arranged a three day job-seeking seminar for about 40 area early retirees and the couple may need to keep their Odessa home for three years to protect its value.
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May U S trade deficit hits record second largest
The Commerce Department reports a 0.7 percent rise in the Leading Indicators for May, but U S trade gaps widen to 12.7 billion, the second largest on record as imports surge 1.5 percent to 30.1 billion and exports drop 2.1 percent to 17.4 billion. The dollar’s strength is blamed for cheaper imports and pricier exports.
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Odessa TEC cautions on claims drop signaling exit not recovery
Odessa Texas Employment Commission officials caution that decreases in initial and continued unemployment claims may reflect a shrinking labor force and exhausted benefits rather than an improving economy. Office manager Frank Kasko notes fewer layoffs but persistent weakness as oil prices drive activity. Jim Williams of Texas Business Forecasts aligns, predicting no quick rebound until crude prices rise. Through Thursday, Odessa TEC logged 347 initial claims, 3,079 continued claims, with 118 double-filed claims.
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