Midland airport terminal vote tests region wide
Voters in Midland County decide Saturday whether Midland International Airport gets a new terminal. City plans call for 21 million in bonds for construction or 17 million to renovate existing facilities, funded by future airport revenue and federal grants. Opponents warn of property tax hikes if revenue falls short.
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Midland seeks new terminal amid safety code violations
Midland officials call the current International Airport Terminal a sick building with asbestos, no fire system, ADA noncompliance and aging, leaking cast iron plumbing. A $33.2 million new terminal bond seeks voter approval as supporters project revenue to cover debt in 20 years, while opponents warn of higher property taxes if airport use drops or grants fail.
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Midwest Storm Receding After Deadly Weekend Floods
Torrential rains eased in the Midwest after weekend storms killed six people, including a 6 year old. Ohio and Illinois faced floods and up to 120 mph winds in Dayton causing extensive damage. Cleanup crews cleared downed trees and debris as rivers neared flood stage.
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Marines fire on Liberians near U.S. Embassy in Monrovia
U S Marines killed three Liberians firing toward the embassy as fierce battles raged in Monrovia. A cease-fire collapse prompted renewed fighting and street carnage with mortar and machine gun fire. One Marine was grazed. Nine civilians died or were wounded in the chaos.
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Inside The OA section and weather and classifieds page
An Inside The OA section preview shows a weather outlook with low temperatures around 52 and highs near 87. The page lists Forecasts, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Deaths, Movies, Opinion, InfoLine, Directory sections on page 8 and 9.
Industry balks at releasing of oil reserves
A Texas congressman and oil industry officials criticized President Clinton's move to sell 12 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Clinton said the action aims to lower rising gasoline prices, part of a budget deal to raise 227 million dollars, with critics urging longer term U.S. energy policy.
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Minimum wage raises and women workers in focus
In Prince George Virginia an AP report outlines how many minimum wage earners are women, from sales clerks to farm workers and caregivers. The piece profiles Dorothy Metcalf a 26 year old mother and child care worker reflecting on earnings challenges and the potential boost if the wage rises to 5.15 dollars per hour.
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