29 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1986
Page
1
Tana Stewart Perry's $6 million Whistle-Blower's Act suit against Ector County ends in settlement after Perry testifies about department concerns. Judge Lowry rules no damages for slander. settlement amount undisclosed. Perry calls the outcome relief and satisfaction, with taxpayers spared further expense.
A 15 year old girl who had sex with Brad Calley in 1984 asserts Ector County prosecutors rejected the case as a political hot potato. Her mother says the DA told them a civil suit gains leverage, while Calley's sworn 1985 statement confirms sexual acts. The trio met briefly in the DA office, ending with the mother and victim told to leave.
Technically legal description references a playa lake on East 42nd Street. More rain is expected in the Odessa area through Saturday, with a related story and photograph on page 13A.
The Texas House backed a parimutuel betting bill 75 to 58 in Austin after a 77 to 70 preliminary pass. Senate backing exists but action returns to the Senate for ballot timing. Gov White cited potential $110 million annual state revenue once horse tracks operate in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio. Dog racing would be allowed only in Nueces and Cameron counties.
West Texas lawmakers divided on pari mutuel betting for horse and dog racing after a preliminary House approval by a 78 to 69 margin. Rep. Kelly Godwin of Odessa supported the measure, reaffirming his previous stance during prior consideration.
AP reports researchers say firms use urinalysis to weed out smokers to curb insurance costs and perceived unproductiveness. Dr. Jack Wallace of UT Health San Antonio notes rising use this year, though many companies refuse to admit it. He warns of growing discrimination against smokers.
Two men named Michael A. Morgan in Norton Ohio and Olney Texas share a birthdate and father’s name, led to a single Social Security number. The Norton man awaits a new number after IRS mix up and Texas Morgan’s long holder of the number, with earnings moved to the new card.
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