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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1987

Page

2

Munson family reunion marks 350 years in New Haven

Robert and Francis Munson inspect a shared tombstone for Thomas and Johanna Munson ahead of a 350th family reunion in New Haven Conn. Carreras illness prompts US hospital transfer discussions and a postponed Barcelona world premiere as doctors provide cautious updates.

Robert Munson Lessa Francis E Pat’’ Munson Thomas and Johanna Munson New Haven Conn

Dead sighted merchandise seized outside stadium in dispute

The Associated Press reports security seized 30 discs and a custom backpack outside a stadium amid a legal dispute between a Dead fan and promoter Bill Graham. The Californian, a University of Colorado student, plans to see the group next week at Red Rocks for his 29th show since 1979. The piece also notes Harry Nilsson becoming Hawkeye Entertainment CEO at 40, after earlier work at Security Pacific Bank.

Raphael Bill Graham California University of Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Los Angeles Harry Nilsson Nilsson Hawkeye Entertainment James Hock Jr Security Pacific Bank

Walton Opens His 1089th Wal Mart in Kimball Tennessee

Billionaire Sam Walton announced the 1089th Wal Mart would sell Moon Pie marshmallow sandwiches from Chattanooga Bakery and Lodge cast iron cookware from nearby South Pittsburg. He urged buying American to keep workers employed and led 125 staff in spelling Wal Mart during the grand opening to a crowd of over 200. Walton, Forbes' richest American, has an estimated fortune near eight billion.

Kimball Tenn Sam Walton Wal-Mart Walton Wal-Mart Stores Inc Chattanooga Bakery Inc Lodge Manufacturing Co South Pittsburg Taiwan Korea Lodge Skillets Forbes Magazine

Pop artist DeBarge Wanted in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids police issued a bench warrant for pop singer E DeBarge after plans for a local benefit concert collapsed. He was sentenced last October to 80 hours of community service and a $100 fine for disturbance after a no contest plea regarding an Amway Grand Plaza Hotel altercation with a Calvin College student who accused him of unwanted advances. He did not appear in Grand Rapids District Court as ordered.

Grand Rapids Mich E! DeBarge DeBarge Amway

Permian Basin Forecast Calls Clear Skies Warm Weekend

The National Weather Service at Midland reports tonight will be partly clear with a low in the upper 60s and southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday features sunny skies and a high near the upper 90s with 10 to 15 mph south winds, possibly reaching over 100 degrees. Heat index may run 105 to 100 degrees in south central North Texas as temperatures rise statewide from 60s to 80s in Panhandle regions. Southerly Gulf breezes average 5 to 15 mph across the state.

Permian Basin National Weather Service Midland Regional The Weather Service Texas Panhandle

North Texas heat to continue with scattered storms forecast

Weather briefing notes high temperatures near 98 on Wednesday with a 71 degree low and 11.33 inches year to date rainfall. NWS advisories cover parts of North Texas for Thursday with cooling trends across West East and Southeast Texas and a chance of isolated storms Thursday evening. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies statewide with 90s to 100s, heat continuing into Friday, and higher readings in North Texas.

NWS North Texas

Mid-70s Storms Hit Multiple Regions with Tornadoes and Hail

Violent storms swept the Dakotas spawning tornadoes and golf ball sized hail. Rain moved from New England to Louisiana, while winds above 75 mph lashed the Dakotas. Tornadoes touched down near Petersburg North Carolina and Chamberlain South Dakota with minor damage reported.

South Midwest Dakotas New England New Jersey North Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Arizona Hamill S.D Petersburg N.C Chamberlain Waxahachie Midlothian Texas Carthage Grand Forks Atlantic City N J Plains East Coast Virginia Florida Tennessee

Weekend Weather Snapshot Across Texas Regions

Saturday through Monday in West Texas includes thunderstorms in Panhandle and South Plains with otherwise partly cloudy skies. Temperatures reach upper 80s to 90s inland and near 105 in Big Bend valleys, with lows 60s to 70s. North Texas stays very warm with highs 90s to around 102 and lows in 70s. South Texas sees scattered showers or thundershowers especially southeast and coastal plains, with highs 80s to 90s along the coast and 90s to 100s inland, and overnight lows 60s to 80s depending on locale.

New Mexico Oklahoma Panhandle Texas South Plains Far West Big Bend North Texas South Texas Coastal Plains Rio Grande Plains Rio Grande Valley South

Iranian Terrorism Debate and U.S. Trade Shift

U.S. officials cited by the New York Times warned Iran may plan attacks in the United States and abroad amid heightened tensions. The Times noted precautionary FBI probes and suggested several embassies were under surveillance. The Reagan administration moves toward stricter export controls as State Department reevaluates commerce policy to isolate Iran.

Gulf FBI United States U.S New York Times The Times Europe Middle East Tration Iran State Department

Iran frets over direct clash as Kuwait reflag plan debated

Iranian officials seek face-saving options amid US backed reflag operation for Kuwaiti tankers. Bahrain based report cites sources in Manama saying Tehran fears a broader conflict could wreck coastal bases and invite Iraqi attack, while avoiding ships flying Kuwait’s flag and preserving sea lanes.

Mula Kuwait Washington Harvey Morris Manama Bahrain Gulf Iran

Peace plan offers temporary halt to Contra aid

The proposal would halt Contra aid after September 30 and press Nicaragua to lift emergencies and restore civil rights. It calls for Nicaragua to sever ties with Cuba and the Soviet Union, set an electoral timetable, and pursue regional talks to remove foreign forces. Congress voices mixed support and doubts its feasibility.

United States Nicaragua Cuba Soviet Union Central America Capitol Hill Congress David Bonior D-Mich

Teleki warns of oil disruption risk over Hormuz Strait

Teleki cites constrained production and rising imports as factors in a complex crisis. He says decision making has shifted to a dangerous region, estimating a about 30 percent chance of oil disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, up from five percent earlier this year.

Teleki Strait of Hormuz

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