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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1985
Page
12
A compact listing of crossword clues with across and down entries. Entries include small type, monk, god of war, poison, figure out, tar, ages, and other general terms plus named figures and abbreviations. The puzzle enumerates numerous standard crossword items such as kitchen gadget, fragrance, kiln, butterine, and fountain treats.
As the Texas Health Facilities Commission nears abolition on September 1 under sunset laws, 18 of its 30 employees still received full July salaries and five were paid partially, despite no decisions issued since May. Chairman W G Kirklin defended payroll for essential call handling and records work.
A 212 foot Ferris wheel from Italy is set to begin turning at Fair Park Dallas. About 40 trucks delivered prefabricated parts for the $1 million ride. Assembly starts next week and should have it operating in 7 to 10 days. Buster Brown of Hames Shows will operate the attraction.
In a multirole team event, North-South reached four spades. Opening lead was king of diamonds, with varied club shifts by defenders. Alert declarers rose with clubs to exploit position, while unimaginative defense led to losses. The article notes Goren's new bridge newsletter and provides address for subscription.
Corpus Christi archaeologist Dr. Herman Smith leads work near Port Mansfield on Padre Island to study a 1554 Spanish wreck cluster. Officials plan a major excavation next year as historians note more than 50,000 pounds of metals and coins may lie in the Gulf while salvagers previously recovered 35,000 pounds.
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