Congress Votes to Abolish Synthetic Fuels Corporation
The House overwhelmingly voted to terminate the Synthetic Fuels Corp and rescind most of its $7.9 billion in subsidies. Supporters say the program is wasteful as oil prices fall, while critics argue the effort to cut imports remains contested in the Senate and amid deficits.
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Summit agenda grows slowly as U S Soviet talks row on
In Helsinki the United States and the Soviet Union remain deeply divided on nuclear weapons and human rights yet show progress on the November Reagan Gorbachev summit agenda. A senior U S official cites potential deals to expand air travel and cultural exchanges before Geneva.
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Feola Defends Humane Treatment of Research Animals
Feola cites federal guidelines and financing rules demanding humane care for lab animals. His Texas Tech committee oversees projects using test animals and he says researchers must avoid unnecessary pain while acknowledging the need for scientific work. The dogs and cats serve in varied TX experiments.
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Feola describes goat artery implants in dogs for human use
Feola of 1A Tech reports experiments using goat neck arteries implanted into dogs to study rejection and acceptance with anesthesia for all surgeries. He says the goal is to develop replacement arteries for humans someday and that some dogs are used multiple times before being euthanized with anesthesia.
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Experts dispute blue moon sighting over atmospheric dust
Dr. Leroy Doggett of the U S Naval Observatory challenges McDonald Observatory claims of a blue moon. He notes that atmospheric dust from eruptions like Krakatoa can tint the moon blue, citing the Oxford English Dictionary and Guinness Book as sources.
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Moon Or Shadowed by Fire Sparks West Texas Sightings
Dinerstein could not be reached for comment after star watching at McDonald Observatory. Doggett notes western U S forest fires may tint blue moons, a theory that could explain recent sightings and bring lovelorn whispers to West Texas skies tonight.
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Nationwide marijuana field raids planned by law enforcement
Federal and local agents prepare to raid cannabis fields nationwide starting Monday. Officials say the operation will last several days across all 50 states with more than 300 agents, using hand tools and avoiding herbicides. Potential dangers cited include booby traps dynamite and armed guards.
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El Paso Hydrocarbons restructures amid layoffs
Griffis John McFall of El Paso Natural says the firm will consolidate marketing for El Paso Hydrocarbons with related units to boost spot market sales. He notes Central Texas natural gas sales rising while overall sales decline since 1984. The El Paso Products unit, once tied to Hydrocarbons, was sold after losses. 1,210 workers remained employed in Ector County this spring despite prior layoffs.
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Weather heats up with clear skies across Texas into Friday
National Weather Service forecast calls for hot, dry conditions statewide. Tonight will be fair with a low near 70, while Friday’s sunny high reaches the upper 90s with southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. A weak cold front touched off showers in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos, then cooler air edge spread from Oklahoma to El Paso.
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The Odessa American Postal and Subscription Rates Notice
The Odessa American presents subscription and delivery details for daily and Sunday editions. Includes prices for daily and Sunday mail, Sunday only, and delivery contact numbers with delivery problem guidance.
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