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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1992
Page
7
A satirical piece ponders creating a Pol Hall of Fame for presidents who sold voters on promises. It parodies Washington Lincoln Truman and Reagan, arguing their success lay in rhetoric and perception rather than truth.
County officials informally approve a 1992-93 budget at 32.5 cents per $100 valuation despite a near 2 percent drop in taxable property value. The budget of 22.0 million covers general fund, FMLR, and debt service with road maintenance and election reserves.
Medical Center Hospital acquired a plethysmograph to diagnose and monitor respiratory disease more accurately and quickly. It screens emphysema asthma bronchitis and allergies, tracks disease progression and treatment response, and reduces test time from over an hour to 35 45 minutes. About 40 patients monthly are now tested, with potential for more.
The Senate on a 62 to 32 vote revived the $8.25 billion superconducting super collider after the House move to kill the project. Conferees must reconcile House zero funding with Senate $550 million for next year as part of the energy and water appropriation. Gov. Ann Richards hailed the vote as preserving US leadership in science.
Big Spring officials protest a state plan to close 11 parks including Fort Lancaster in Crockett County and reduce services at 15 facilities. The Parks Commission will vote August 27. closures could take effect September 1, with savings projected at 1.1 million for 1993 to fund other sites. Linda Roger cites local use while Harvey notes low visitation and city alternatives.
Odessa Police Chief Jim Jenkins announced promotions at a ceremony for Sgt John McAhon and colleagues. McAhon Rick Pippins Debbie Whitson Milton Tharp and Chris Pipes moved to sergeant or lieutenant roles after extensive testing and exams. Pipes becomes a young lieutenant while Tharp oversees patrol day watch and leads SWAT training.
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