Libyan threat prompts tighter Reagan security measures
President Reagan expressed concern over reports that a Libyan trained hit squad entered the United States with a mission to kill him or other leaders. Security was tightened for the president, VP Bush, and top aides as officials feared attacks on the president or his vehicles, including a rocket propelled grenade strike. News executives were briefed to avoid details of security steps.
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Terence Hunt
Associated Press
Washington
Reagan
Libya
United States
Secret Service
George Bush
Muammar Khadafy
U.S
White House
Weather outlook for Odessa Midland region shows mild days
Partly cloudy skies through Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures. The National Weather Service predicts increasing cloudiness Saturday and Sunday with a slight chance of light rain or drizzle along the Rio Grande plains Saturday night and Sunday. Winds vary, temperatures mostly in the 50s to 60s Friday afternoon, with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s through midweek.
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Odessa-Midland
National Weather Service
Rio Grande Plains
Texas
South Texas
Central
West Texas
Trans Pecos
Panhandle
Dalhart
McAllen
Rio Grande Valley
Kuwaiti Buy of Santa Fe Gets U S Approval
Washington ap The Reagan administration approved Friday the 2.5 billion sale of Santa Fe International to a Kuwaiti subsidiary. Justice Department and ICFI found no major negative implications for the United States. Sante Fe shareholders approved the merger earlier, and the company announced completion Friday afternoon. It stands as one of the largest Arab investments in the U S.
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Washington
Santa Fe International Corp
Justice Department
Interagency Committee On Foreign Investments
United States
Sante Fe
Kuwait Petroleum Corp
Harlem Savings to take over Central Savings in FDIC merger
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approved Harlem Savings Bank's takeover of Central Savings Bank at midnight in a second large rescue within a month. Central Savings had assets of 910 million dollars and was linked to two other New York institutions eyed for mergers, New York Bank for Savings and Union Dime Savings Bank.
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New York City
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Harlem Savings Bank
Central Savings Bank
Central
New York
FDIC
New York Bank For Savings
Union Dime Savings Bank
Subscriptions and delivery rates in Odessa American
The notice outlines subscription options for daily and Sunday editions, including Sunday only and Sunday plus mail plans. It lists prices for daily and Sunday delivery, mentions cost for mail subscriptions, and hints at delivery problems.
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Delivery
Sime Sunday
Sime Mail
Rye Daly
Secons
Habib Holds Talks With Israeli Leaders on Lebanon Cease Fire
U S envoy Philip Habib met with Israel's Defense Minister Ariel Sharon and Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir to discuss Lebanon and the cease fire. Topics included Syrian forces in Lebanon and the buildup of PLO weapons as tensions with UN peacekeepers rise. Habib's visit follows his earlier efforts to defuse Syria's missile crisis and a renewed push after a spate of PLO militia clashes.
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Jay Bushinsky
Chicago
Sun-Times
Jerusalem
Philip Habib
Israel
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Habib
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Middle East
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Syria
Bekaa Valley
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Foreign Ministry
Yitzhak Shamir
Shamir
Sharon
Jordan
Allenby Bridge
Amman
Hussein
United States
Reagan backs compromise to cut four billion from domestic budget
President Reagan endorsed a GOP staff and Congress plan to reduce four billion dollars in domestic spending to avert a government crisis. House Speaker O'Neill warned he may oppose it though it could pass the House. Michel expressed optimism about moving the plan, while Democrats said they were not involved in its formulation.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Larry Speakes
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
D-Mass
Congress
Robert H. Michel
O'Neill
House Appropriations
Jamie L. Whitten
D-Miss
Speakes
Residents oppose annexation of University Park subdivision
About 20 of more than 200 acres in University Park between West County Road and Sunset Country Club attended a meeting to discuss annexation into Odessa. Neighbors claimed existing septic and water wells are adequate and voted against joining the city. Charley Lindsey said about 99 percent oppose annexation.
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University Park
West County Road
Sunset Country Club
Charley Lindsey
Dartmouth Circle
University Park Subdivision
Odessa
Odessa panel weighs water issues and housing plan
Water pollution north of 42nd Street and west of Highway 385 concerns residents while Judy Miller notes demand for city services. Officials discuss land for development south of Odessa and industrial area redevelopment. Annexation ideas hinge on utility bonds, with hopes for more moderate income housing if land is available.
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Geers
University Park
Judy Miller
42Nd Street
Tom Wilson
Wilson
Miller
Odessa
Ronald Crain
Loop 338
Ector County
Sherman Cox
Creation Life publisher pushes creationism in schools
Creation-Life Publishers of San Diego promotes a textbook on oil creation from garbage. The publisher backs creationism laws through its affiliated institute and lobbies legislators. An AP-NBC poll reports 76 percent of Americans support offering both creationism and evolution in public schools. Morals Majors back the movement.
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Creation-Life Publishers of
San Diego
The
Institute
Associated Press
NBC News
Arkansas Creationism Bill Sparks Religion Debate
Arkansas lawmakers face a clash over a creationism bill that avoids naming God while prompting charges of religious instruction. Gov. White questions the issue's relevance as the ACLU sues, alleging establishment of religion and abridgement of academic freedom with 23 plaintiffs including church leaders and the Little Rock Catholic bishop.
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Sen. Holsted
White
The
ACLU
U.S
Presbyterian
Methodist
Episcopal
African Methodist Episcopal
Little Rock
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