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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1982

Page

2

Fifth test-tube baby born in Norfolk clinic

The nation marks its fifth lab conception birth with a New Jersey couple at Norfolk General Hospital through EVMS in vitro program. The 8 lb 12 oz boy arrived by C section, parents requesting anonymity. Clinic plans additional births in 1982 and 1983.

Norfolk, Va New Jersey Eastern Virginia Medical School Medical School Norfolk General Hospital U.S Los Angeles Baltimore Orioles Mike Flanagan Kathy United States Elizabeth Jordan Carr Norfolk General Roger Judith Carr Westminster Mass Lee Patrick Steptoe Robert Edwards England

Four-term lawmaker pleads guilty and resigns

NEW YORK AP Rep Fred Richmond a four term Brooklyn congressman pleaded guilty to income tax evasion and possession of marijuana and resigned his seat agreeing not to seek re election. He entered three counts before Judge Charles P Sifton in Brooklyn federal court. The charges allege $50 000 evaded taxes on 1981 return possession of marijuana during 1980 1981 and illegal tuition payments for a Navy Department employee’s daughter. Sentencing set for Nov 12 with possible penalties up to seven years in prison and $20 000 in fines.

NEW York Fred Richmond D-N.y Brooklyn Charles P. Sifton U.S. District Court Richmond Ing Navy Department Sifton

Permian Basin Sees 20 Percent Storm Chance Tonight

Weather brief notes scattered thunderstorms across Texas Panhandle and parts of West Texas with a cool front pushing south from Oklahoma. Across the state, hot highs near 100 and 70s to low 80s after the front, with southerly winds 5 to 15 mph and variable cloudiness through the weekend.

Permian Texas Panhandle Oklahoma Panhandle New Mexico Texas Wichita Falls Dalhart National Weather Service North Texas South Texas Hill Country West Texas Higns

Marines, PLO Convoy Evacuate Beirut Area Amid Turmoil

The PLO forces and Syrian command prepare mass evacuations from Beirut with a convoy rolling into the port while Marines from the 32nd MU and U.S. Sixth Fleet ships anchor offshore. Marines and Lebanese troops supervise onward movement to a large compound before final boarding. Habib meets the Marines at dawn as Col. James Mead leads the operation.

Beirut Syria Sudan Damascus PLO Lebanon 32Nd Marine Amphibious Unit Habib Marine Corps Col James Mead

Marines relieve French Foreign Legion guards in Beirut port

In 1958, Marines replace 350 paratroopers guarding Beirut port as part of a multinational force. About 200 French troops withdraw to the city center, with 500 more from Carcassonne to join. Marines stay near the port for roughly 30 days while orders are carried out.

French Foreign Legion 3Rd Marine Infantry Regiment Carcasonne France National Museum Beirut U.S Lebanon Mead

Windstorm toll rises in central Illinois after twisters

A cleanup began in central Illinois as fierce winds and heavy rain swept the state. The storms struck after noon Tuesday, spanned from the Mississippi River to Rantoul, and spawned at least 10 tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana. Two people were killed and several injured as buildings were damaged and crops valued in the millions were ruined. Thunderstorms also hit the Chicago area with winds near 75 mph at Midway Airport.

Associated Press Illinois Mississippi River Rantoul Indiana Chicago Midway Airport

Officers on cycles crash during Reagan motorcade

Two California Highway Patrol officers collided while leading President Reagan's motorcade in Los Angeles. Natt Waller, 42, sustained broken ribs and leg bruises. Jack Allen, 46, fractured jaw and hand injuries. Cause: one bike slowed to turn, the other rear-ended. In markets, stocks opened mixed after a Tuesday drop in New York Stock Exchange activity. The Dow fell 16.27 to 874.90 as volume topped 100 million shares for a second straight session.

Los Angeles Reagan Natt Waller Jack Allen California Highway Patrol Lance Erickson Erickson Associated Press New York Stock Exchange NYSE Wall Street

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Inspector General Divisions In Odessa Probe Coordinating With FBI

Audit acknowledged Bryant described the mayor talk with FBI agent Ferris last week. Statman notes the two IG divisions oversee investigations and audits with the investigative unit handling fraud and the audit unit waste and mismanagement. Johnny Lee says the investigation file is active and coordinating with the FBI, but provides few details.

Bryant FBI Ferris Fort Worth Statman Inspector General Odessa Johnny O. Lee Lee Dillard Houston Seabolt Seabolt

Desegregation Day Brings Mixed Reactions in Odessa

Officials spoke of ongoing audits and investigations while residents, including Parents for Quality Neighborhood Schools and CRUCIAL, weighed protests against the district busing plan. Some former Ector High students welcomed transfers, and former principal Jim Moore reflected on the school’s 20-year history and closure.

Quality West Odessa Odessa Tommey Morris Ector High Odessa High School Northside Sisto Huerta Randy Roman Jim Moore Ector High School

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