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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1983
Page
2
The Hartford state capitol will receive a gold leaf layer by September in a $142,000 project. Critics call the expense extravagant while supporters say the restoration is necessary to protect and preserve the historic building’s exterior.
Gov. Harris moved to ease fears as a temporary injunction blocked a multimillion-dollar suit against paraquat spraying on marijuana patches in the Chattahoochee National Forest. DEA officials say the plan could expand to 40 states. no further Georgia spraying is planned. Ashley Bailey, linked to President Reagan's liver plea, marks her first birthday with mother Annette Gossett in Minneapolis.
The Odessa American announces its daily and Sunday publication schedule and mailing details. Subscriptions are listed at 81 dollars per year with post office delivery to Odessa Texas and a renewal address change process managed through P O Box 2952.
Permian Basin to see sunny skies and low 70s tonight with south winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday warms to upper 90s with similar south winds. Coastal areas face winds seas and thunderstorm chances through Friday. North and East Texas and Davis Mountains may see isolated showers and storms with highs from upper 80s to over 100.
In Gdansk the military administrator barred large gatherings to curb Solidarity demonstrations on the union’s third anniversary. The move marks the first use of the special regulations issued with martial law rollback on July 22, enabling possible reimposition of crackdowns without warning.
In northwest Houston a man who asked his estranged wife for a ride to the hospital went berserk upon her arrival. He stabbed and killed Wanda Means and 3-year-old Latashia Fowler, then wounded Mona Eden who escaped to a fish market. Police said the wife, 21, was stabbed twice but survived.
Honduran Foreign Minister Edgardo Paz Bar nica called Nicaragua s proposal to swap Cuban advisers for U S advisers in Central America reasonable and worth exploring at upcoming talks He said any deal must be part of a regional agreement including arms reductions a halt to arms traffic and elections in Nicaragua He warned Nicaragua may be trying to derail Contadora peace efforts and noted U S troops could be sent if Honduras is invaded The piece also notes U S and Honduran forces plan joint drills and cites Ortega s six point plan calling for withdrawal of foreign advisers from Central America
The medical staff remains silent while the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners investigates Lockhart amid disputes over emergency room practices at Alpine's Big Bend Memorial Hospital. Colleague Clouse defends Lockhart for hands on service and EMS leadership, noting his dedication and charity while noting the controversy over weekend physicians and housing authority issues.
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