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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1998
Page
1
A country performer shifts to Western swing, bringing a brighter rhythm and a renewed stage presence. The artist blends country roots with Western swing flair, aiming to expand appeal and energize live shows.
The Federal Reserve trimmed two key rates by a quarter point to shield the U.S. economy amid a global crisis. The surprise cuts sent stocks higher with the Dow up 331 points in a major rally, while bond prices rose and banks quickly cut their prime rates to a four year low.
A Indianapolis family drove over 200 miles to recover 6-year-old Hally Ence, who was accidentally left behind in a gas station bathroom. At the Marion County Children's Guardian's Home she was held until her parents returned four hours later, described as a common mall mishap rather than neglect.
Jeffrey Sugar of Blacksburg Virginia peers into a full scale Russian Soyuz-TM mock-up used for crew familiarization training during a NASA tour on a Wednesday. The visit highlighted international spacecraft training facilities and cooperation programs.
Yolanda Flores, district director for the League of United Latin American Citizens, is among those being considered to replace former District Five councilman Javier Joven. Flores did not commit, saying she would think it over after activist Gene Collins' outreach. The council weighed Hernandez's bid earlier, but a Nov. 10 decision is planned as candidates, including four remaining council members, apply.
A weekend lakeside trip near Interstate 20 and Lake Colorado City went awry when two stray puppies wandered into a culvert. Keith West and Michael Johnson, both 13, crawled into the trash filled culvert to free the last two pups as darkness fell. Steve Johnson and Stefanee Johnson aided with food and urging. The family and rescuers kept the puppies safe and alive through persistence and teamwork.
Kerr-McGee Corp and Oryx Energy Co announce a stock swap merger valued at $1.86 billion, with Kerr-McGee absorbing $1.3 billion of Oryx debt. Oryx shareholders receive 0.369 Kerr-McGee shares, valuing Oryx near $17.32 per share and about a 50.6 percent premium over prior close.
The White House and congressional leaders announced a $500 billion budget package plus a $20 billion emergency spending plan. President Clinton hailed the accord during a White House conference on school violence, while leaders touted education, Social Security protections, and anti drug funding as they head into elections. Votes could come today as both parties push their lines before the polls.
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