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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1985

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16 year old Hilbert Anaya practices acrobatics at Pease Elementary playground

Hilbert Anaya 16, son of Eloisa Anaya of 1115 N Milburn Ave, uses an 8 foot goal on the Pease Elementary playground at West 22nd Street and San Fernando Drive to work on acrobatic scoring. He trains during a hot morning as temperatures stay around or above 100 degrees.

Hilbert Anaya Eloisa Anaya N. Milburn Ave Pease Elementary West 22Nd Street San Fernando Drive Hilbert

Halliburton posts first loss in 66 years

Halliburton Co reports a second quarter net loss of 474.8 million dollars, the companys first annual loss in 66 years. The setback stems partly from a 750 million dollar settlement with the South Texas Nuclear Project, though Odessa area well servicing units are expected to feel minimal impact.

Halliburton Co Permian Basin Thomas H. Cruikshank South Texas Nuclear Project Halliburton Houston Odessa-area Dewey Dunn Halliburton Services Odessa Dunn

Foreclosure Auctions Draw Odessa Buyers and Agents

Public foreclosures in Odessa drew attention from a repairman, a realtor, and county officials. About 61 properties were set for trustees sales on Tuesday with the mayor’s former Lauderdale Avenue townhouse among them. Bank trustees and area attorneys oversaw the proceedings on the courthouse sidewalk while state law requires monthly notices 21 days prior. The tally of 55 to 60 monthly foreclosures since 1984 indicates local economic strain.

Southwestern Bell Exchange Art Molina Public Bank Odessa Lonnie Sims Lucille Wolz John Minor Lauderdale Avenue Ken Griffin Odessa Savings Association David Baum Jack Worsham Walz Wolz

Mayor's house sold and foreclosure bids fail

Trustees read foreclosure notices and opened bids but no bids were received for the two properties. Walz remarked she finds visitors amused by people talking to themselves outside the courthouse as foreclosures proceed. Attorney Donk said one of ten bid invitations drew public offers.

Walz Donk First State Bank of Monahans

Mean Joe backs reform in Texas education PSA

Copies of a $12,000 television spot feature Mean Joe Greene promoting the no pass, no play rule. The public service announcement, funded by corporations, will air at stations’ convenience and urges students to pass all courses to participate in sports and other activities. Governor White and a student athlete appear with Greene.

Austin Joe Greene Mark White

U.S. baseball strike halts major league games nationwide

Major league baseball halted play as owners and players failed to agree on salary arbitration. Union chief Don Fehr and management negotiator Lee MacPhail pressed for progress toward a settlement, warning that high salaries threaten several teams while cities risk big losses in business.

Comiskey Park Riverfront Stadium Astrodome Yankee Stadium Major League Baseball Don Fehr Lee MacPhail

Peace protesters blockade tracks leading to Pantex plant

About ten demonstrators camp on a railroad spur toward the Pantex nuclear weapons plant near Amarillo with a sister camp nearby and a dozen more supporters. authorities say trains on the main line must remain undisturbed and the protest is planned to end Friday. Cindy Evans of Liano says the action aims to halt bomb production and bring bombs home. Plant officials expect no collision as no trains move during the blockade.

Amarillo Pantex Hiroshima Japan Cindy Evans Liano Carson County Connie Reed Here U.S Charlie Poole

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Halliburton’s Don Norrell Ector County Grant Avenue Terry Donk Two Bank Baum Worsham, Left Griffin White North Texas State University The Associated Press Pantex Nuclear Plant
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