Research slow but exciting in superconductivity
AP reports slow but hopeful progress in superconductivity with Paul Chu of the University of Houston noting scientific hurdles ahead before practical uses appear. He cites Colorado State University results suggesting resistance loss near 70 degrees and urges sustained public and government support for advances that could enable electric cars and levitating trains.
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Anti Nuclear protest at Pantex plant in Texas
A weekend of demonstrations near the Pantex Nuclear Weapons Assembly Plant in Amarillo kicked off with lanterns and banners. About 30 participants joined the fourth annual Pantex Pilgrimage and Peace Camp, while 15 protesters lined the plant’s outer perimeter as workers left. Demonstrations previously camped at the front gate. this year tents sit on a farm near the site.
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Hiroshima
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Davis wins again in civil case against oil heir Cullen Davis
In Fort Worth a bankruptcy judge refused to allow the wrongful death civil suit to proceed against oil heir Cullen Davis tied to the 1976 shooting at his mansion. Davis filed for personal bankruptcy in July halting civil actions, while Farr heirs sought to move ahead with a Sept. 14 trial.
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Cullen Davis
U.S
Massie Tillman
Davis
Texas Christian University
Stan Farr
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Farr
York suit against UTPB over tenure dispute heads to court
Kevin Thomas O’Hanlon from Austin says legislative consent is required before UTPB can sue. The suit claims York signed a 1985 contract at $66,500 yearly to be a tenured full professor and energy center director, but questions arose about his tenure. O’Hanlon notes tenure is granted only by the board of regents, not the university president.
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College audit bids split on committee choice
OC board finance committee members Clark Bill Masterson Phil Parker and Joe Zant reviewed proposals from Art Green and Marwick Main for college accounts. Green urged a Thursday meeting with the full board hoping for reconsideration after expected committee rejection. Green tied his staff and UC TexasPermian Basin degrees to local credibility.
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Joe Zant
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Lege
Art
Marwick-Main
College Budget Pleads No Tax Increase Despite Value Decline
Speegle states the tax rate remains at 14.4 cents per $100, keeping college taxes steady. A 9 percent drop in property and mineral values lowers the tax base, but state funding boosts the budget by $900,000.
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Speegle
Tax record questions flag tax debts of city officials
ECISD tax attorney confirmed Masterson planned to pay back taxes while July revealed D and L Sports Inc. owed nearly 33000. Mayor Carter earns 100 monthly, council members 10 per meeting, five monthly. Foreman Electric led by former council member Vern Foreman owes 6767.31 in delinquent taxes from 1986. Discussions rise on charter changes to bar candidates with owed taxes and enforce full payments for city agencies.
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D&l Sports Inc
Don Carter
Sporting Goods Corporation
Carter
Vern Foreman
Foreman Electric
Foreman
Kennedy
Rodriguez
Ecisd Board of Trustees
Vicki Gomez
John Q
Odessa College to keep minor minutes and certified executive agendas
Odessa College officials plan to retain minor minutes and certified agendas for executive sessions, aiming for five year availability. Officials say law does not require this, costs will be modest, and the approach mirrors broader county practices as Ector County and district boards weigh compliance.
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Phil Speegle
Roberts
Ector County
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Turner Dies. Graveside Rites Set At Sunset Memorial Gardens
Death notices list Burton Penn Turney 60 of Odessa died July 31 at home with graveside services planned for 10 a.m. Saturday. A Navy World War II veteran and American Legion and VFW member, he was born November 12, 1926 in Wetumka Oklahoma. Survivors include niece Tawana Arnold of Montgomery and nephew James Burton Turney of Huffman. Also listed are David Manes 59 of Odessa died Saturday at Medical Center Hospital. Kellogg, I can’t include, but hospital. J.A. Jones 80 of Kilgore, a carpenter and Baptist, died Wednesday in Longview. services 10 a.m. today in Kilgore Cemetery. Escolastico Baeza Dominguez 72 of Crane mass 10 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Church. burial Crane County Cemetery. Jessie Leah Cobb 63 of Odessa died today. services pending.
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Walnut Ave
Praire Haven
Jack Stringer
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Medical Center Hospital
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Lovington
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Hobbs, N.M
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Norma Pinedo
Quana B. Dominguez
Rita Marquez
la Salava
Mexico
Manuel Domingeuz
Jessie Leah Cobb
Whitaker Ave
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Truck Abandoned On I-20 With Motor Running
A tractor trailer rig loaded with onions was found on Interstate 20 in Big Spring abandoned and unoccupied for two days. Howard County Sheriff A. N. Standard said the driver was Thomas Stephen Blake of Alamogordo New Mexico and a woman passenger was with him. No indication of violence was found.
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Interstate 20
Howard County
A.N. Standard
Standard
Thomas Stephen Blake
Alamogordo, N.M
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