26 Aug 1986
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1986
Page
1
Frontier Airlines may be headed to new owners or into bankruptcy proceedings. Reports indicate restructuring options are being explored as the carrier seeks stability amid mounting debts and operational challenges.
Texas Tech introduces a new head football coach who expresses optimism about the program. He cites building confidence, improving line play, and developing depth across positions as key steps toward stronger performances this season.
In a tense exchange, Black leaders challenge South African policy as nervous signals mount. Officials cite security and unity amid mounting pressure, while civil groups press for reforms and dialogue.
U N relief agency tallies 1,534 dead from toxic gas released from a remote volcanic lake in northwest Cameroon. About 20,000 affected, government cites 30,000. President Biya notes 1,200 deaths. Soldiers in gas masks search for victims as relief workers bury the dead.
AUSTIN Jurors in a 6 million suit against Ector County may hear remarks by Judge Jan Fisher from a KOSA-TV interview. Judge Lowry ruled the statements are not privileged though damages debate continues, as jury selection proceeds in Tana Stewart Perry’s Whistle-Blower suit. The judge also barred the plaintiff’s lawyer from displaying the words David vs. Goliath on his briefcase.
Basin residents familiar with H2S note oil field gases and safety measures while Cameroon faces a disaster after a mud slide and lake gas release. Officials cite hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide as possible culprits amid unclear link to cyanide rumors. Local responders emphasize readiness but warn of widespread danger in affected villages.
In oil dependent West Texas counties, revenue losses from falling mineral values force cost cutting. Reeves County alone sees mineral values drop by 80 million and general fund revenues near 3.6 million, down nearly 400 thousand from this year. Officials warn oil must rebound to restore services.
Sen. John Montford and Sen. Bill Sims joined 17 others in preliminary approval of a pari mutuel wagering bill. Montford supported the rules suspension and engrossment but warned he may vote no on the final passage to the House after district polling in January.
Wells Fargo initiated a rate cut from 8 to 7.5 percent, followed by Morgan Guaranty Trust and First National Bank. The move reflects the Fed’s 5.5 percent discount rate cut and marks the fourth 2 percentage point easing this year, signaling further reductions among money center banks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.