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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1983

Page

26

IRA gunmen killed as SAS stalks border guerrillas

In Northern Ireland, two IRA gunmen Colm McGirr aged 22 and Brian Campbell 19 were shot dead by undercover SAS troopers near Coalisland County Tyrone after a car failed to stop. A third gunman escaped wounded. The incident boosts a major security crackdown amid surging violence and kidnappings across the island.

Belfast Northern Ireland IRA Special Air Service Irish Republic Provisional Irish Republican Army Colm McGirr Brian Campbell Provos Coalisland County Tyrone Emily Armstrong SAS U.S. Army Armagh South Armagh Dominic McGlinchey Irish National Liberation Army McGlinchey INLA

Soldier recalls events at Aquino slaying in Manila

An air force captain protecting opposition leader Benigno Aquino testified he turned away moments before the assassination and did not see the fatal shot. Kavinta described surrounding the plane with about two dozen soldiers, most of whom looked away, as the gunman reportedly stood near the aircraft.

Manila Philippines Benigno Aquino Aquino Llewelyn Kavinta Kavinta China Airlines United States Rolando Galman Ferdinand E. Marcos Marcos Galman Ravinta Corazon Agrava Commission

Farm woes flare as UK France clash over Common Market aid

Athens reports bitter United Kingdom and France dispute over the European Community farm program at the summit. Thatcher and Mitterrand held talks after a tough speech as Kohl called negotiations very difficult. Protests by French farmers and a larger rally by farmers from Greece Ireland and Italy gathered outside the Zappeion hall.

Athens Greece Britain France Margaret Thatcher Francois Mitterrand Helmut Kohl West Germany Thatcher Kohl Garrett FitzGerald Ireland Mitterrand Zappeion Italy

Argentina admits army unprepared for Falklands war

A two volume Argentine army report says it was never adequately organized equipped or trained to face British forces in the Falklands. It cites lack of air and naval support and poorly trained conscripts as major factors in Argentina's defeat. The study also notes Galtieri's bravado at surrender and his Decision allowing Menendez to decide final terms.

London Daily Telegraph Buenos Aires Argentina Falkland Islands Edgardo Calvi Armed Forces Commission Benjamin Rattenbach Rattenbach Leopoldo Galtieri Galtieri Goose Green Andes Mario Menendez Menendez

Kasparov nears win in world chess semifinal

The 20 year old Garry Kasparov held a potentially winning adjourned position against Victor Korchnoi after 41 moves in their sixth game. Analysts said Kasparov likely would secure his first victory in the 12 game series as play resumes today.

London Gary Kasparov Soviet Union Victor Korchnoi Korchnoi Kasparov

Correction notice on holiday sale items at Sears

The Sunday Sun wrap up notes items limited or unavailable including the 2137 cassette recorder on page 17 and Glow Worm Magic Match and Fisher-Price Phone and cassette on page 48. Some other toys are also stock on hand limited. the notice apologizes for the inconvenience.

Sears Sale

Termination of Parent Child Relationship Notice

Public notice in Odessa Texas commands Ricardo Chacon to appear in the 244th District Court by 10 am on the day after 20 days from service to answer TX Department of Human Resources petition filed November 26 1983 in C-1067 regarding Maria Rosaria Garcia Chacon born May 6 1980. Court may terminate the parent child relationship determine paternity and appoint temporary managing conservator with adoption authority. Judge Jackie Sue Barnes clerk.

State OF Texas Chuck Potts A.D District Court of Ector County Court House Odessa Texas Western Uniform & Towel Service Ing Jackie Sue Barnes Delma Guerrero Ricardo Chacon 244Th Judicial District Texas Department of Human Resources Maria Rosaria Garcia Chacon Texes Ann Long

Lost items and notices from Odessa dates and contacts

A Bell County area classified note lists a lost dog near 14th Center with phone 332-1185 dated 10-29-83. Also a lost 14 karat gold nugget bracelet 1/4 inch wide in Odessa on 11-25-1983, with daytime and evening contact numbers 367-1029 and 366-3234. A store promo mentions B and L Adult Bookstore in West University offering gift ideas and a December 12–13 appearance in Odessa.

14Th Center Odessa

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