Fierce battle may force Chadians to retreat
Western and Chadian sources report Libyan backed forces overwhelmed Chadian defenders at Faya-Largeau in a six hour assault. amid claims of possible tactical withdrawal as government troops retreat and rebels press south. French forces continued deployment to support Habre government in N'Djamena.
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Libyan students jailed over security fears in U S
Nine Libyan students were detained on grounds they posed national security risks though Embry-Riddle officials said their visas were valid. The move followed a request by Secretary of State George Shultz directing INS to not renew Libyan student visas in aviation or nuclear studies.
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Weather outlook with scattered thundershowers across Texas
A 30 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms is forecast for today with highs in the mid- nineties and southerly winds 5 to 10 mph. The pattern continues through Friday with a 20 percent lingering storm risk and warm readings around 90s to near 100 in hot spots. Rain-free across most of Texas today, with limited pre dawn showers in far Southeast Texas and mild overnight temps.
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Odessa American subscription rates and delivery contact
The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday home delivery rates and mail subscription options. It provides pricing for daily and Sunday papers, weekend only, and various time frames, along with a delivery problems phone line and contact details.
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Lyrémo
Imo
Price Variances Across Hospitals Highlight Private vs Public
A study compares daily room charges at Medical Center Hospital 126 dollars and Women's and Children's 159 dollars against 136 dollars at Medical Center. It cites aggressive marketing by for-profit chains and notes Hospital Corporation of America reports its facilities run about five percent cheaper than peers in Florida Texas and Utah.
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Children’s
Medical Center
Federation of American Hospitals
Washington
Michael Bromberg
Hospital Corporation of America
Victor Campbell
Florida
Texas
Utah
Hospitals in Chains Outsell Nonprofits on Lab Drugs and Central Services
A study of 1A hospitals finds 114 private and nonprofit 35 public 53 investor owned chains and 78 profit making independents. Profit making chains charge more on labs drugs and central service and supply. Chains earn higher per patient daily profits on drugs heart services and lab tests with overall bills 24 percent higher per admission and collections 10 percent higher. Administrative costs in the chain hospitals were at third.
City council weighs Grandview Avenue extension funding
The city and county consider extending Grandview Avenue to city standards to relieve bottlenecks after football games at Ratliff Stadium. A $150,000 city share is proposed, with potential pipeline Relocation costs and engineering work. Decisions hinge on upcoming budget talks and joint plans for 1984 football season.
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Vern Foreman
Sherman Cox
John Mason
Houston Seabolt
Keith Weddel
Harrison
Grandview
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Fisher
Henderson
Robert McKnight
McKnight
Inter- First Bank
Odessa
Justice study clears Anne Burford in EPA probe
The Justice Department ends a six month inquiry and clears former EPA Administrator Anne Burford and five top aides of criminal wrongdoing. Four lower officials face continuing investigation with unnamed targets and general allegations. The probe began last February amid misconduct charges at the embattled agency.
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