Clinton to lift Yugoslavia sanctions with cautious pace
The Clinton administration plans to remove sanctions on Yugoslavia soon with European allies while monitoring Milosevic loyalists attempting to move government funds. U.S. officials say millions were intercepted by Kostunica supporters, and Milosevic could still affect a future regime. Clinton and Albright emphasized democracy and caution on Milosevic’s possible role.
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Slobodan Milosevic
Milosevic
U.S
Vojislav Kostunica
United States
Balkans
Madeleine Albright
Odessa Reporter Takes Spin in Fina Extra 300L Plane
Odessa American reporter Christina Minor tests a Fina Extra 300L stunt plane, experiencing a high speed spin and aerial maneuvering as part of a feature on aviation performance.
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Odessa
Christina Minor
By Christina Minor
Houston Airlines and airports reach plan to cut smog
Houston's airport system and its two major carriers Continental Airlines and Southwest Airlines struck a deal with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to cut nitrogen oxide emissions. The agreement targets partial reductions now in exchange for withdrawing a harsher rule, with the city to offset the remaining emissions.
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Houston
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Continental Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Dallas-Fort Worth
Commission
Robert J. Huston
Continental
Bush Intercontinental
Southwest
Hobby Airport
Odessa Considers Joining TXU Franchise Fees Lawsuit
Odessa city leaders may enter a lawsuit against TXU Electric & Gas over underpaid franchise fees. The city estimates about 2.7 million dollars and would join a Denton-filed action similar to a class action involving multiple Texas TXU systems. The dispute hinges on whether fees apply to all revenue or only retail electric sales.
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Odessa
Texas
TXU Electric & Gas
TXU
Joel Roberts
Denton
Roberts
Terry Blair
Blair
Cold front chills Odessa as heat fades and events cancel
A cold front lowered Odessa temperatures from record highs to near record lows through the weekend with clouds and light rain. The chill prompted the Main Street Odessa musical menu event to cancel Friday from 11 30 a m to 1 p m and the Confederate Air Force plans to proceed with Airsho 2000 despite the damp conditions. Weather officials expect cool conditions through Sunday evening with temperatures in the mid fifties and ongoing cloud cover.
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Confederate Air Force
Odessa
Nancy Wells
National Weather Service
Dan Koch
Koch
West Odessa residents bid for Precinct 1 commissioner
Two West Odessa residents, Freddie Gardner and Sam Fife, face off for the Ector County Precinct 1 seat on Nov. 7. Gardner, the Republican incumbent, seeks a third term with a $50,050 total compensation including a $5,400 car allowance. Fife, a political newcomer, aims to bring change after reviewing county needs. Gardner notes long service with the fire department. Fife cites county problems needing reform. See PRECINCT 1 on Page 2A.
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West Odessa
Ector County
Freddie Gardner
Sam Fife
Gardner
Fife
Graff and Todd seek Precinct 3 seat in Ector County
Democratic candidate Barbara Graff challenges Republican incumbent Tom Todd in the November 7 election for Precinct 3 commissioner. Graff cites a desire for change while Todd promotes responsible representation and tax restraint, noting he has not supported tax increases and aims to cut taxes for residents on fixed incomes.
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Ector County
Barbara Graff
Tom Todd
Graff
Todd
Precinct
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches in Ector County
Tuesday marks the final day to register for the November 7 general election and to amend voter certificates. Ector County elections administrator Sharon Wilson urges residents to verify their registration details and directs any questions to see REGISTER on Page 2A.
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Sharon Wilson
Ector County
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