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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1995
Page
1
OA readers urged us after discontinuing one of two crosswords. Beginning today The Daily Crossword from Tribune Media returns to the Odessa American, appearing Monday through Saturday in the classified ads section. Check the index box for page numbers as we resume reader feedback driven changes.
Midland City Council moved to annex a 125 acre range land tract at North Loop 250 and extend sewer lines as the city rides a development boom along North Loop 250. Officials estimate taxable values could rise 80 to 100 million after appeals, potentially lowering the tax rate this year. Mayor Bobby Burns cited higher sales tax and business activity as drivers of the boom and stronger finances.
In hazy dawn light the nine story federal building was brought down by explosives despite warned signals. Winds muffled sirens, collapsing debris sent survivors and relatives reeling as Priscilla Salyers recalled being pinned for hours after the earlier attack, echoing the fear and damage.
An armed man scaled the White House gate and was shot by a Secret Service officer, injuring the officer and the suspect. Leland William Modjeski of Falls Church, Virginia, was identified as the suspect. both men were treated at George Washington University hospital in stable condition. President Clinton and family were inside and unharmed.
Odessa area saw a rise in employed people by more than 400 in April while unemployment claims also increased. TEC data show Odessa's jobless rate at 7.1 percent in April, up from 6.7 in March, with 43,603 employed in April versus 43,163 in March and 3,327 claims filed for unemployment benefits. The Permian Basin region's rate edged to 5.9 percent from 5.8. Crawford notes more people are seeking work even as total employment rises.
The Senate rejected Sen. Phil Gramm’s bid to attach a $160 billion tax cut package to the GOP balanced budget plan by a 69-31 margin. Democrats united with some Republicans to oppose, while Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted yes. GOP fallout signals ongoing tax policy battles as Dole hints at a smaller alternative.
The Ector County School Board named Harmony Home interim director Paula Ahders to fill the unexpired Term 7 after Jim Nelson resigned. Trustees interviewed six candidates. Ahders chosen unanimously after about 30 minutes of deliberation. Nelson left to allow his wife Karen to pursue a speech pathology post within the district.
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