U.S. Plans Domestic Oil Buy For Strategic Reserve
The Reagan administration weighs buying domestic crude to stockpile 35 000 barrels a day, aiming to aid small Texas and Oklahoma producers while not boosting prices. Energy officials say the amount depends on bids, with a focus on energy security and budgetary responsibility. House and industry voices welcome the step though critics doubt impact on Odessa Midland.
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U.S
Odessa-Midland
Harry Spannaus
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Spannaus
Energy Department
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
John Herrington
Mike Synar
D-Okla
House
Government Operations Energy Subcommittee
David Devane
Bill Taylor
Mexico says DEA agent overstepped legal limits
The Mexican government says DEA agent Victor Cortez Jr. overstepped limits for U S drug police in Mexico and justified detaining him for identity and conduct. U S protests allege illegal detention torture and interrogation. The AGs office charged 11 Jalisco state policemen with abusing authority and injuring Cortez.
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Mexico
DEA
Mexico City
U.S
Victor Cortez Jr
Foreign Ministry
Guadalajara
Cortez
Attorney General's
Jalisco
Attorney General’s
House Senate work to cut 1987 state spending
In Austin, Senate and House negotiators resumed talks to bridge a 322 million dollar gap between their 1987 spending cut plans. If no accord is reached before the September 4 special session ends, Gov. Mark White may call a second session. The conferees met briefly, with Jim Rudd noting further meetings planned including Labor Day.
Odessa High Band Aide Resting Between Marching Practice
Robert Daniels a junior in the Odessa High School band rests on his tuba during a break from marching practice on a Wednesday. He is 16 and the son of Mr and Mrs T C Daniels of east Odessa.
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Robert Daniels
Odessa High School
Robert
T.C. Daniels
East
Lawyers Conference Delays Perry Trial Testimony
A Texas civil suit against Ector County by a former employee seeking 6 million dollars was delayed by a lawyers conference in the 261st District Court. Judge Pete Lowry excused the jury for an hour, with jurors later recalled to resume at 1 30 p m. Attorneys refused to comment on the discussions as both sides lingered outside the courtroom.
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Austin
Ector County
Pete Lowry
261St District Court
Steve
Data processing turmoil in Odessa county suit
Testimony by Ector County Judge Jan Fisher recalls a 1984 to 1985 sequence with the data processing department. Irregularities allegations sparked resignations and investigations, culminating in a $6 million whistleblower suit filed by Fort Stockton attorney Steve Spurgin and public remarks on TV.
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Commissioners Court
Tana Stewart Perry
Gaye Rae
Fisnier
Fort Worth
Odessa
Mike Holden
Pioneer Data Systems
Ricky Coleman
Holden
Fisher
Pat MacAllister
Bryan Henderson
Forth Worth
Dan Ramirez
Delma Abalos
Ector County
Jan Fisher
Perry
Abalos
Fort Stockton
Steve Spurgin
MacAllister
Spurgin
Commissioners
Fiscal Services
Tom Pace
Jerry Davis
Sheriff's Department
Data Processing Department
Davis
Kosa-Tv News
Morning Rain Triggers Basin Flood Watch In Texas
Rain totals near Odessa approach two inches as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood watch for the Permian Basin. Meteorologist Ron Brown of Midland Regional Airport says rainfall will ease later, noting August totals deviate from norm. A 200 mile moisture band spans the state, with Midland Airport recording over two inches above average.
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Odessa
National Weather Service
Permian
Ron Brown
NWS
Midland Regional Aiport
Midland Regional
Heavy rains flood roads around San Angelo area
AP reports over six inches of rain drenched San Angelo area causing widespread flooding on county and secondary roads from Grape Creek to Water Valley. Five homes flooded in Grape Creek while Carlsbad and Water Valley saw 2 to 6 inches of rainfall with no injuries. Weather service expects scattered showers and storms today.
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San Angelo
Texas
Carlsbad
Water Valley
Grape Creek
National Weather Service
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The
United States
Drug Enforcement Administration
Senate
Jana Stewart Perry
Abby
Loga
Permian Basin
Brown
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Ron Pressly
Cumberland Road
San Angelo Area
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