Allies resist use of force in Bosnia
Paris and London backed by skepticism of Clinton plan to intervene militarily in Bosnia as NATO allies pressed for a peacekeeping role. United States weighing up to 2000 troops in a first phase if Serbs ratify the Athens accord, with specialists possibly guiding air strikes from the ground.
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High court backs compensatory time for overtime
Harris County sheriff s officials welcomed a Supreme Court ruling upholding the use of compensatory time off instead of overtime pay for extra hours. The decision allows state and local governments to decide how workers are compensated, affirming individual comp time agreements over union-based negotiations.
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Harsh Permian Basin Storm Leaves Widespread Damage
A severe Saturday storm struck Odessa and Midland with north winds reaching 69 mph and gusts until 7 55 pm causing extensive roof and window damage. Insurance agent Odesa Copeland reported 400 claims as roof and glass businesses faced high call volumes and rapid inquiries.
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Midland firm loses Permian jail bid to outsiders
A Midland company lamented losing a 500-bed private jail project to firms outside the Permian Basin. Technical Approach to Secure Confinement was cut from the final list along with two other contenders, while Dallas based Corplan and WRA Consultants of Austin prevailed. Project Coordinator Sonny Emerson warned that local dollars would leave the region through management fees.
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ECISD seizes old gun at Bowie Junior High
After a third Ector County student was charged with possessing a gun at school, ECISD Superintendent Gene Buinger urged pro active measures. A .25 caliber pistol was found in a locker at Bowie Junior High School late Friday afternoon. Assistant Principal Brian Rosson said Coach Joe Cassas brought it to him at 3 30 p.m. The coach heard a rumor of a planned post school fight involving older students and a gun. The 14 year old student faced charges of unlawfully carrying a weapon on school premises and was sent to the Ector County Youth Center for expulsion through the year.
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Dole accuses White House of $23 million boathouse lie
Senate Republican leader Bob Dole denounced White House claims as petty political games over a Kansas boathouse project. He called the administration’s criticisms of pork in Clinton’s economic stimulus bill a $23 million lie and warned he is ready to respond if pressed.
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