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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1987
Page
2
Vice President George Bush samples a roast pig offered by Eugene Kelch of Corwith Iowa during a stop at the Thurman Gaskill farm as he continues a two day campaign swing through the state. The Associated Press notes Christopher Cuomo as the Cuomo family’s youngest child.
Producer Taylor Hackford seeks to shoot at the University of Mississippi about an early 1950s friendship between two athletes one white and one black. Chancellor Turner opposes using the Ole Miss name. The film, based on Frank Deford's 1981 book, would touch on Civil Rights era events.
Sean Penn, 26, star of Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Falcon and the Snowman, must surrender today under a court agreement. He was sentenced last month to 60 days for probation violation and for punching a movie extra on Colors set. The jail location remains undisclosed.
Gov Mario Cuomo advised his 16 year old son Christopher not to date a hospital volunteer. Christopher Cuomo, working as an orderly at St Peter's Hospital in Albany, received a note with a girl's name, phone number and address. He reportedly called the girl after the governor's warning.
Country singer George Jones checked into University Hospital in fair condition amid exhaustion from heavy touring. Press agent Tony Conway said Jones, 55, had been vacationing after 47 cities when illness struck, with kidney infection bronchitis and prostate issues noted. Tour plans beyond mid August remained unclear.
Oscar winning director John Huston remains hospitalized in Fall River Massachusetts with bronchopneumonia and COPD. Doctors say his condition is serious but improving and he continues to supervise the film Mr North from his bed at Charlton Memorial Hospital while expected to be hospitalized for several weeks.
The Bridgeton struck a mine about 120 miles from Kuwait while under U S escort. Navy destroyer Kidd and frigate Crommelin shadowed the Gas Prince as the 401 382 ton tanker sat in Kuwait reflagging and awaiting departure. Britain France Netherlands and Italy all declined to send minesweepers or support as the Gulf security effort continued.
Former Texas governor and Nixon treasurer John Connally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Austin. Creditors include Bell Savings and Loan of California with an $11 million claim, while Connally auctioned 126 horses to raise about $398,000. Supporters say he remains a fighter and will rebound.
Alan Poor, 19, and Gerald Foster, 25, were treated and released after a plane crash at the Monahans Hurd Memorial Air port. Witnesses described a low pass before the twin engined craft struck the water, causing fuel concerns and a 15 minute rescue. Susan Hampshire, 22, reported being nearby the crash and helping five people reach safety. Dorothey Wester and Tonja Spires also provided accounts of the impact and plane’s behavior on impact. No reservoir injuries were reported.
The National Weather Service at Midland reports clear skies and warm temperatures across the Permian Basin. Today will reach about 100 degrees with south winds 10 to 20 mph. tonight's low in the upper 60s. Monday should also be sunny with a high near 100.
NWS reports Saturday high 99 and a low 64 with no precipitation in 24 hours. Record highs and lows noted, with 100-degree readings possible across Dallas Forth Worth area. Forecasts show continued heat, scattered storms in eastern Texas, and widespread sun and heat across the region through Monday.
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