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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1983

Page

25

Missing professor Schrock case frustrates U S Mexico efforts

U S officials say no progress in solving the disappearance of University of Colorado professor Nicholas Schrock who vanished en route to a Guadalajara teaching job May 31 1982. Leads like amnesia sightings proved false and a murder theory persists amid a lack of concrete evidence.

Mexico City U.S University of Colorado Mexico Nicholas Schrock Schrock John Gavin Associated Press United States Arizona San Ignacio Colorado Hermosillo Tom Johnson

Chinese pilot defects as Seoul fears air raid alert

A Chinese MiG 21 defector sought asylum in a third country after defecting during a training flight. Seoul issued its first air raid alert in 30 years, triggering panic as citizens rushed to shelters. The aircraft landed and was escorted by fighters, ending the alert. Seoul considers asylum for Sun Tien chin. Taiwan had offered gold reward for a similar case in October.

Seoul South Korea KBS Broadcasting Network Peking Foreign Ministry Taiwan Sun Tienchin Wan Yung-keng Sun China Defense Ministry

Irish abduction attempt ends in gun battle at Roundwood Park

Police captured five of seven would be kidnappers near the Roundwood Park estate 28 miles south of Dublin. The incident targeted Galen Weston, the Canadian supermarket executive, as authorities said more than 100 shots were exchanged with officers without injuring any police. Two attackers fled into the woods. Weston was in England at the time.

Dublin Ireland England Prince Charles Galen Weston London Roundwood Park Weston Westons Sean O’kelly Republic

Chad displays pilot of downed Libyan jet

Chad publicly displayed Abdassalam Char fadine, claimed Libyan fighter pilot, before 5,000 civilians and 50 journalists at the Palace of Congress in N Djamena. Char fadine described Sukhoi fighters and bomber activity in the Aouzou strip and said missiles and napalm were used. He cited planned attacks and linked Soviet aircraft to Libyan support for rebel forces opposing President Habre. US AWACS and F-15s aided Chad while France offered limited, framed logistical support under a 1976 accord.

N’djamena Chad Faya-Largeau Palace of Congress Abdassalam Charfadine Libya Hissene Habre Charladine Aouzou Strip Paris Strip Twos Goukouni Oueddei Habre France Charles Henru Henri Libreville Gabon Defense Ministry United States AWACS

Nigerian voting sees shooting and 58 arrests in election day

Nigeria's presidential vote proceeded mostly orderly with results due later as clashes surfaced. A shooting in Kwara state during an attempted voter list theft led to eight arrests, while other arrests occurred in Lagos Benin City Kaduna and Calabar amid reports of electoral malpractice and thuggery. Ballot and box delays also troubled several polling stations.

Lagos Nigeria Kwara the News Agency of Shehu Shagari Benin City Kaduna Calabar Cameroon

Odessa firm applies for wine and beer permit in Odessa

Odessa K-Bob's inc. led by Kirby Culp president and Jean Vandergriff vice president with Linda Culp secretary and Leon Vandergriff treasurer files for a Wine and Beer Retailer permit with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at 211 E 8th in Odessa Ector County Texas.

Odessa K-Bob’s, Inc Kirby Culp Jean Vandergriff Linda Culp Leon Vandergriff Treas Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission E. 8Th Ector County Texas

Auction of Ector County ISD land at 1807 West 23rd Street Odessa

The Ector County Independent School District invites sealed bids for surplus real estate at 1807 West 23rd Street Odessa Texas. Bids due by 3 00 PM Tuesday August 23 1983 at the Administration Building Eighth and Lee Streets Odessa Texas. Cashier s check or bank money order equal to five percent of bid payable to the district. The district reserves minerals and may reject any bid. Bobby J Hawkins Coordinator of Purchasing. Odessa Texas 79760

Odessa American Ector County Odessa Texas Ector County Independent Eighth and Lee Streets Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees West 23Rd Street Western Manor Bobby J. Hawkins P.O. Box

Alcohol Permit Filing for Fair Price Store in Odessa

Legal notice: Bobby Eugene Bryant doing business as Fair Price Store seeks a wine only package store permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Permit address is 503 S Grant Odessa Ector County Texas. Notice to be published August 8 and 9, 1983.

Bobby Eugene Bryant DBA Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission S. Grant Odessa Ector CO

Notice to bidders for West Texas Children's Home addition

Sealed bids will be received by the Texas Youth Commission by 2 00 p m August 23 1983 at the Administration Building West Texas Children’s Home Pyote Texas 79777 for all labor materials equipment and services to add a room on employee housing and showers in the recreation building Plans may be obtained from Plant Technician Ken Cook no deposit required bids read aloud in public and in accordance with state procedures 834

Texas Youth Commission Business Manager Administration West Texas Children’'S Home P.O Pyote Texas West Texas Children’s Home Ken Cook

Escort Service Ad Prompting Calls Found

An advertisement-like line urges readers to call the Bluebonnet Escort Service at 332-7996 for companionship. The brief note presents a direct contact number with no additional context or branding details.

Bluebonnet Escort Service

Gentlemen Workout Invite at 711 South Crane

A public notice invites gentlemen to exercise at 711 South Crane Avenue with a hot whirlpool dip option. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A special on is offered.

South Crane Avenue

Grand Opening for Custom Ceramics Under New Owner

New owner Linda Mobrey opens Custom Ceramics with extended hours 9 to 6 weekdays and an open house August 10 from 2 to 6. First 25 customers receive a free gift and door-prize registers available. Phone 362 4555.

Linda Mobrey

Hypnosis Records and Piano Lessons Ad

Have few openings for piano students ages 5 to adult. Beginner and advanced welcome. Call 332-9794. Hypnosis catalog lists over 110 hypnotic sleep tapes. Smugglers Imports, 500 East 8th.

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