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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1998
Page
1
The New York City Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend school uniforms for elementary students with local flexibility at each school. Officials estimate annual clothing costs per child at 100 to 120 dollars, while some parents could still opt out through school rules.
In peqehenes and papas ct authorities evacuated as a precaution. Passengers were allowed to return two hours later, with the all clear given after the risk was assessed.
A Palestinian youth hurls a snowball with friends at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem as several inches of snow fall across the city and northern Israel. Schools close and public transport grinds to a halt amid the winter weather.
Oil futures rose as West Texas Intermediate climbed to 14.33 a barrel after reports OPEC may cap output. Analysts noted market sentiment shifted sharply and energy stocks gained, though experts cautioned the outlook remains uncertain until tangible production cuts occur. Ted Collins of Collins & Ware urged realism about a sustained reversal.
In Andrews County the Precinct 2 primary narrowed from eight to four, setting up a two-candidate runoff in the April 14 election. Five Democrats and three Republicans appeared on the ballot, with Henry Mohr leading the Republican field at 46.8 percent. Mohr cited no divisive issues amid financial stability and solid leadership under retiring commissioner John Hogue as the race turns toward a likely focus on county concerns and apathy in the second round.
Washington AP report notes the Defense Department spent millions on overpriced spare parts under a new purchasing system. IG Eleanor Hill testified two audits found errors rather than contractor gouging, citing poor procurement approaches, lack of hard bargaining, and missed bulk discounts.
A Defense Department audit highlights skyrocketing spare parts costs with items like electrical belts at 714 each for 108 units and screw thread inserts at 5.41 each for 1 844 units, replacing much lower previous prices.
Tom Smith, a former Odessa resident and Fort Worth oil publicist, plans a solo Cessna 210 Centurion flight from Barrow Alaska to Spitsbergen Norway to honor Carl Ben Eielson and George Hubert Wilkins. Pilot Bill Signs will co fly and ensure safety with extra fuel and precautions.
In the shift to work life balance, child-free employees say they face unequal treatment as employers expand family friendly benefits. They argue singles also juggle doctor visits repairs and obligations but lack the same leeway, risking demerits without a kid excuse.
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