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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1983
Page
2
The Supreme Court refused to order surgery for Baby Jane Doe, a New York infant with spina bifida and an enlarged head with fluid. Parents, after consulting doctors and clergy, declined intervention that could extend life but leave her severely disabled. she is not expected to live past age two.
A string of tornadoes swept East Texas causing one death and multiple injuries. Lavanchee Turner, 70, died after her Evergreen home was destroyed near Leggett Memorial Hospital in Cleveland. In total, several homes and barns were damaged, with scattered injuries and numerous overturned mobile homes reported from Nacogdoches to Hallsville and beyond.
The National Weather Service reports colder conditions across the Permian Basin with mid 30s lows and 15 to 25 mph gusts. Panhandle may see snow early Tuesday while East, South Texas expect showers and increasing clouds building tonight into tomorrow. Local readings include 30 at Wichita Falls and 55 at McAllen with varied northerly and southerly winds.
Odessa officers and a DPS trooper exchanged gunfire with suspects in a motel room after a narcotics call. Harrold and Dixson were wounded, Matheny was killed, and a Hardin suspect fled. Investigators will present findings to the Ector County Grand Jury. Texas Rangers assisting.
Ultralight and similar planes attract interest from militaries for low cost and ease of use. Vendors note potential for commando and reconnaissance missions with raids possible after brief takeoffs. Reports cite Iran inquiries and Libya's known purchases, while U S policy limits some exports to other nations.
President Reagan, addressing the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, proclaims our days of weakness are over as U S combat troops prepare to leave Grenada. He defends continued Marines in Lebanon and calls for a morally strong, vigilant defense to protect freedom.
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