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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1986
Page
2
Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde of the University of Miami holds his trophy beside President Reagan in the Oval Office at the White House on a Friday visit.
Phylicia Rashad, Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, welcomed an 8 pound 12 ounce girl named Condola Phylea Rashad. Born Thursday around 5:20 p.m. in an unidentified New York hospital, mother and baby are reported fine. Director Jay Sandrich announced the birth during taping to applause.
The U S Jaycees pick the first woman in space Kathryn Sullivan and Ohio mayor Harold House among ten 1987 honorees revealed after a Supreme Court ruling opened full membership. Other honorees include Debra Angel Harold Carter Stephen Carter Richard Helton Gerald Isobe Sidney Moncrief M Ray Perryman and Reggie Williams.
A caller claiming ECISD authority misled listeners about school closures due to snow and icy roads. Odessa Police Chief criticizes attorney McLeaish’s reasons for Deputy Chief Jones firing as incomplete. City issued construction permits worth 932,212 in November, down 43 percent from 1985. Carol Barker settles wrongful death suit linked to the Ector County Youth Center, securing a psychologist for the center after her son Thomas Blakeney’s 1985 death by hanging, with a 20,000 settlement.
In Geneva sources debate a 5 percent production cut, with Iraq likely excluded due to conflicts with Iran. Iran pushes for lower output to lift prices toward $28 a barrel, while Saudi Arabia signals caution and Yamani’s dismissal seen as Iran-friendly. Oil trades around $13-$16 per 42 gallons, about half of last year’s level.
Senate Intelligence chair says three military men are not heroes as they invoke Fifth Amendment rights. Lt. Col. Robert Earl, Poindexter, and North refuse to testify, citing legal protections amid probes. Earl resigns after a one week notice to testify. Washington Post reports Deaver sought Reagan meeting to push Reagan ouster.
At about 5 30 p m in heavy fog a jetliner crash left multiple casualties. East German police cordoned the site while rescue vehicles from East Berlin arrived. Eight survivors were hospitalized in Koepenick Hospital with two in critical condition. Tass described flaming debris and wreckage among trees as fire crews fought the blaze. A special commission led by Transport Minister Otto Arndt was formed to investigate the crash.
The National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport reports a sunny day with a high in the upper 50s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight and Sunday turn partly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s and a high near 60 on Sunday.
Friday’s high 53 and low 22 with sunset at 5 46 p m and sunrise 7 41 a m. No precipitation in last 24 hours. December total 0.49 inch, year to date 29 32 inches. Friday’s record high 79 set in 1937 and today’s record low 14 in 1985.
Cold front moves as high pressure brings mostly sunny skies across Texas. Winds shift with a south breeze 5 to 10 mph west and a north breeze 5 to 10 mph east and south. Temperatures reach 50s to 60s inland and 30s to 40s in far West Texas with a 3 p.m. extreme of 61 at McAllen and 38 at Guadalupe Pass. A freeze warning covers inland southeastern Texas including Beaumont and Port Arthur Friday night into Saturday.
The extended forecast covers North Texas with little rain Monday and Tuesday and a chance Wednesday, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s and highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. South Texas stays mostly cloudy and warmer with highs in the 60s to 70s. West Texas ranges from mostly fair to partly cloudy with showers mainly west and Panhandle, highs 50s to 90s in far west, while New Mexico sees fair skies with chilly nights and mild days.
The Odessa American lists its address P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 and notes daily and Sunday publication for 81 dollars per year. It references post office registration and postmaster address changes and mentions subscription prices subject to taxes.
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