08 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1986
Page
1
Australia’s Greg Norman shot a 66 to take the lead after the first round of the PGA Championship. American challengers trailed as Norman joined the early frontrunners at the top of the scoreboard.
First time unemployment benefit claims rose slightly in July from June, with 1,805 new filings in July versus 1,766 in June and 652 in July 1985. TEC official Ron Norris notes claims remain high but level off, while continuing claims climb to 21,677 from 18,337, signaling ongoing hiring difficulties.
Odessa police Sgt. Jeff Jacobson, 30, demonstrates proper stance at the firing range south of Odessa. As rangemaster, he leads officers through their required weapons training, highlighting the department’s focus on readiness. See related story and photo on Page 13A.
Gov. Mark White proposes abolishing or merging 12 state agencies to cut a 3.5 billion deficit and raise the sales tax to 5 percent. The House Appropriations Committee zeroed budgets for two agencies and cut 33.8 million from the prison system to meet a court order.
Gov. Mark White proposes closing nine state agencies by merger, shifting functions to larger departments. Savings range from $17,004 to $552,000 per unit, totaling across boards and commissions, plus external foundation and commissions for conservation and intergovernmental relations.
Governor Mark White proposed a 472 125 dollar reduction from University of Texas of the Permian Basin's 6 557 290 general revenue fund for 1987, a 7 2 percent cut seen as more palatable by UTPB president Duane Leach. House plans range up to 34 percent, with 13 percent minimum, while the system had already trimmed 1 7 million after a 13 percent two year directive.
Chicago AP report notes that some healthy individuals seek unnecessary operations to relieve deep psychological pain. Dr. Mary Ruth Wright of Baylor says surgeons often miss the pattern of surgical addiction, with 4000 to 12000 annual cases cited by Dr. Don Lipsitt.
Odessa Police Deputy Chief Kenneth R. Jones, a 21 year veteran hired in 1964, was placed on paid suspension as a grand jury subpoena emerges in Midland. The probe concerns an alleged criminal mischief in May. Jones earns 34,680 yearly.
A brief weather mention directs readers to Weather/2A and page 14B 4A 108 8-118 for details. The fragment suggests regional forecast coverage and page navigation within the newspaper.
Permian Bank closure updates show FDIC manager Jesse Craddock reporting most former customers have received full or near full payments. The note comes as post closure activity continues to settle accounts and reimburse insured funds.
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