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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1983
Page
9
An Odessa College public hearing on the 1983-84 tax rate drew no testimony as trustees kept the meeting brief. Trustees noted good citizen trust while planning a second hearing, with two administrators and oil company reps attending but not speaking before adjournment.
The EPA fined El Paso Products Co and three other Odessa firms 139000 for violations. Earlier reports indicated about 1 million dollars in fines for a separate January violation related to failing to report the manufacture of a new chemical, but that figure was reduced to 139000.
Southwestern Bell workers face wage and job security demands as a nationwide strike enters its second week. About 50 Odessa Midland area workers crossed lines, with nearly 1,000 local members honoring the action. Union members say job security and raises are the core issues while management notes reduced directory assistance and a growing backlog.
Medical Center Hospital will raise semi private room rates from 126 to 136 dollars a day on Oct 1 as the board approves a 57.4 million operating budget with a 3.5 million surplus aimed at reducing tax dependence and funding expansion. The budget includes 1.7 million for salary increases if needed to stay competitive, while county commissioners review the plan at a 1:30 p.m. special meeting.
Odessa bondsman Ike Isaacs and Sheriff Lt. Furman Davis are under probe over a February loan guarantee. Investigators assess possible bail bond board act violations as court records show Isaacs guaranteed Davis loan payments. Board to review August 22. no disciplinary action yet.
A columnist recounts gathering ideas from friends for four weekly pieces. Many notions are abandoned after lively but fruitless debates about roaches, restrooms, artichokes, and avocados. Space runs out as the avocado concept takes charge.
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