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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1983

Page

2

Weather at a Glance Odessa Area Near 100 Degrees

Partly cloudy tonight with temperatures near 70 and gentle southerly winds. Tuesday brings highs near 100 with south winds 10 to 20 mph. Scattered showers across Panhandle and Far West Texas due to a stalled low pressure system. Highs mostly in the 90s statewide, with 103 in North Central Texas and 108 in Big Bend valleys. Record highs and daily lows noted, with forecasts for West Texas to stay warm with isolated storms.

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Odessa American publication and subscription details

The Odessa American lists subscription options and delivery notes including daily, Sunday, and Sunday-only rates. It provides mailing addresses in Odessa Texas and announces pricing, delivery cutoffs, and contact methods for subscription changes and delivery issues.

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Trains collision in Ireland leaves at least seven dead

Rescue workers cut through wreckage of two passenger trains near Kildare to reach survivors after a Sunday night crash that killed seven and injured more than 50. Up to 1,000 aboard. police say more bodies may be found.

Kildare Ireland Cherryville Junction Dublin Garda Siochana

Aquino Assassination Sends Shock Through Philippines

Crowds gathered at the Aquino family home as officials confirmed the murder of Senator Benigno Aquino Jr in Manila. The shooting triggers calls for probes amid fears of social unrest and concerns over Marcos era security. Aquino, aged 50, was a leading opposition figure seen as Marcos' likely successor in 1987 elections. A major power blackout followed the assassination, raising rumors of renewed martial law and instability.

Aquino Aurora Imelda Marcos Philippines Manuel Pelaez Marcos Tommy Manotoc U.S United States Supreme Court People’s Army Lorenzo Tanada Manila Luzon

Pat Nixon suffers mild stroke returns home to New Jersey

Washington reports Pat Nixon, wife of former President Richard M. Nixon, had a mild stroke last week. She left a New York hospital after five days and returned to her Saddle River home. Doctors say she is recovering nicely.

Washington Pat Nixon Richard M. Nixon Saddle River N.J New York Nixon

AT T workers expected back after settlement ends strike

AT T and union leaders praised a breakthrough settlement seen as very good for workers. About 35 members crossed picket lines as talks concluded, with wage increases totaling $3 billion over three years and improved benefits. Rates may rise due to Bell System reforms, but not blamed on the unions.

CWA Baker Watts At&t

AT&T union pact includes 5.5 pct raise and 2 midterm boosts

AT&T agrees to a contract with wage hikes and protections. Experienced workers gain 5.5 percent in year one, two 1.5 percent increases in 1984 and 1985, plus COLI adjustments. The deal drops mandatory health premium contributions and funds $30 million yearly for training after divestiture. Highest tech wage rises from 565.50 to 658.50 weekly. average wage up from 12.33 to 14.35 hourly.

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