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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1986
Page
2
From left Liv Ullmann Gregory Peck and Henry Kissinger appear at a public event snapshot capturing three notable figures in a shared moment. The scene highlights a cultural or diplomatic gathering with these prominent guests.
Capt John Testrake the Trans World Airlines pilot held hostage in Lebanon for 17 days in 1985 is this year's Salvation Army Others Award recipient. He appeared at the civic dinner with Robert Peel of Hutchinson Kan who was aboard the hijacked plane.
Pop singer and composer Barry Manilow, age 40, is reported to be resting after an oral surgery Sunday night to remove a cyst from his upper jaw. The statement from his record producer notes he is recovering and in good spirits as he recuperates.
Senator Russell Long of Louisiana will become the New York Stock Exchange board member after retiring from the Senate next month. He aims to broaden access to investment capital for all, not just the wealthy, and will serve the remaining six months of Richard Shinn’s term.
Residents argue the city should release information on the Jones firing arguing taxpayers deserve to know how their money is used. Several call for transparency while one person defends privacy until guilt is determined.
City trucks spread brine on major intersections as snow fell in Odessa. Police closed underpasses at Second Street with Grandview Avenue, Second with Grant Avenue, and Second with West County Road around 9 30 a.m. by noon they were reopened.
Officials warn snow and wet weather may worsen with tonight's below freezing temperatures risking ice on roads. Drivers should leave earlier Thursday to clear windshields and start trips sooner. Odessa urges slower speeds and greater following distances as braking could be severely limited. If a car stalls in cold weather get it tuned up to avoid failure.
Streets shelter keeper Pistone notes two women slept in the chapel as freezing temperatures hit Odessa. Salvation Army Maj. Proctor reports 35 meals served but only 10 slept at the 811 E 10th St facility, with more expected tonight. TESCO and Energas report weather-driven demand uncertainty, while officials consider courthouse closings amid snow cleanup and ongoing county operations.
Bowen cited the Second Street Grandview underpass as a major problem causing bus delays as weather worsened. Odessa Police closed three underpasses at 9:30 a.m. including Second at Grandview, Second at Grant, and Second at West County Road, then reopened streets by 11 a.m. A bus operation decision was expected before 6 p.m. for Thursday.
A developing Southwest storm threatens snow sleet and rain across West Texas with 2 to 4 inches possible by Thursday. NWS advisories cover the Panhandle and Hill Country as temperatures plunge into the teens to 40s and northeast winds help drive a wintry mix.
West Texas sees partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers and warmer Friday. Northern and South Texas expect cool, dry to unsettled conditions with rain chances, easing into warmer weekend. New Mexico issues a winter storm warning for heavy snow in the south central mountains with travel advisories and subfreezing lows tonight through Thursday. Oklahoma blends in with partly cloudy and warmer trends, while Louisiana remains cloudy and cold with light rain.
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