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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1987

Page

2

Dalton to Star New Bond Film The Living Daylights

Actor Timothy Dalton expresses confidence about taking the James Bond role in The Living Daylights during a Chicago news conference. He credits Ian Fleming and Cubby Broccoli for Bond's enduring popularity and says the script offered real potential for a strong film.

Chicago Timothy Dalton James Bond Living Daylights Dalton London Bond Sean Connery Roger Moore Cubby Broccoli Ian Fleming

Cavanaugh urges letters to save shows during Utah stop

Michael Cavanaugh of Starman fame told a Logan audience that fan letter campaigns have saved several series including Cagney and Lacey Spenser for Hire and Designing Women. He urged youngsters to heed an anti drug message and met Utah officials during his visit.

Logan Utah Michael Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Cagney and Lacey Spenser For Hire

Christian rock band Damascus headlines Jesus '87 festival

Dan Armstrong leads Damascus in a three day central Pennsylvania Christian festival titled Jesus 87 aimed at reaching youth. The group performs songs such as Master Deceiver and Saturday Morning Cartoons critiquing escapism while conservative evangelists question rock n roll’s use for faith.

Shirleysburg Dan Armstrong Armstrong Damascus Pennsylvania Doug Longenecker Lancaster Jimmy Swaggart Hell Andy Harris Tom Goosman Newsound

Plane crash injures five near Monahans Texas

A plane crash near Monahans left five men injured and later recovered in hospital. John Haight, Alan Poor, and Gerald Foster received care at Ward Memorial. Davenport remained missing until divers found the wreckage at about 9 30 p m. Boaters aided the injured and reported fuel concerns as the rescue unfolded.

Midland Memorial Hospital John Haight Ward Memorial Hospital Monahans Alan Poor Gerald Foster Ward Memorial Ward Pecos Davenport Fort Stockton Ward County Monahans Hurd Memorial Susan Hampshire

Heat waves test limits as deaths rise across states

Missouri probes heat related deaths including two elderly people a woman on heavy meds and a man who collapsed in a wooded area In Omaha a 65 year old woman died from heat stroke in an un air conditioned home Rita Pacaj reached 109 degrees her doctor said Eleven musicians suffered heat exhaustion at a Georgia competition Parade attendees in Indiana and New Orleans endured heat as carriages were halted and officials warned of record power and water use Sprinklers aided children and animals during the heat spell

Missouri Omaha Neb Rita Pacaj Perature Decatur United States Canada Japan Jasper Ind New Orleans Mule

Iran Contra hearings cast shadow over Reagan era claims

The article reports on Iran Contra hearings and reactions from key figures including Vice President Bush and Meese. It notes alleged arms deals with Iran linked to hostages, denials from White House officials, and criticisms of White House decision processes, secrecy, and reliance on private individuals in foreign policy.

Reagan Carter George Bush Bush Spencer Iowa Meese Hamilton White House U.S

Teacher official blasts NEA over national teacher certification

AFT President Albert Shanker charges the NEA aims to kill the national certification board for teachers. The Carnegie plan to create lead teachers and a board of 64, starting in the early 1990s, faces opposition from the NEA and some administrators who call it an attempted takeover of schools by teachers unions.

Washington American Federation of Teachers Albert Shanker National Education Association NEA Shanker AFT First National Board Physicians and Architects Carnegie Corp Carnegie Mary Harwood Futrell Futrell The American Association of School Administrators

Permian Basin Forecast With Sunny Skies And Heat

The National Weather Service at Midland reports tonight will be fair with a low around 70 and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the mid 90s. The broader nationwide forecast notes hot, dry conditions across Texas, with high 90s to 100s and isolated thunderstorms in parts of West Texas and the Rio Grande region, while heat indices remain high.

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Odessa Daily and Sunday Home Delivery News Note

The Odessa American announces home delivery options for both daily and Sunday editions. Subscription details and service areas are implied for readers seeking daily or weekend newspaper access.

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