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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1986

Page

2

Hollywood couple attends Scopus award in Los Angeles

Amy Irving and Steven Spielberg headline a star studded scene as Spielberg receives the Scopus award from the American Friends of the Hebrew University for moviemaking and humanitarian work. Barbara Streisand and Michael Jackson flank the couple. In Florence Alabama NBC anchor Tom Brokaw Joe Robbie and Gannett chairman Alien Neuharth cheer for the University of South Dakota but North Dakota State wins 27 7. Carter addresses Habitat volunteers in Americus Georgia and Teddy Kennedy Jr receives a new artificial leg in Coral Gables Florida.

Amy Irving Steven Spielberg American Friends of the Hebrew University Los Angeles Spielberg Hollywood Barbara Streisand Michael Jackson Florence Ala NBC Tom Brokaw Miami Dolphins Joe Robbie Gannett Alien Neuharth University of South Dakota South Dakota North Dakota State Neuharth Vermillion, S.D Brokaw

North invokes Fifth Amendment to avoid questions

Testify Oliver North refuses to answer, invoking Fifth Amendment. Speakes says Regan supports arms sales to Iran but unknown profits diverted to Contras. It was uncertain if Regan would testify or if executive privilege would block him. Speakes adds Don Regan would testify if helpful, in open session.

Oliver North Speakes Regan Iran Congress White House Don Regan

U.S. Iran arms sale turmoil widens across groups

Reports cite Vice President aide gathering on meetings with a former CIA contact about aid to Nicaraguan rebels. Senate leader Dole urges Regan to cede advisory role while refuting ouster and calls for a trusted replacement. North linked to a conservative fundraising drive as arms sale profits questioned. An Israeli paper notes Adnan Khashoggi earned 250000 from a seven day loan to finance Iran arms shipments. AP sources.

U.S Iran Bush George Bush National Security CIA Marlin Fitzwater Donald P. Gregg Doleen Regan Senate Republican Teader Robert Dole Reagan Donald Regan Dole Kansas Regan Howard Baker Tennessee Lanager White House Oliver North North Carl Russell Spitz Channel Lowell Mass Iraq William Casey Los Angeles Times Nixon Nicaragua Sam Nesley Hall Tony P. Hall Ohio Khashoggi Adnan Khashoggi Manucher Ghorbanifar

Turner death under DPS roadblock after high speed chase

Willeford says investigation will take about two days and the roadblock was ordered after Turner drove at speeds up to 130 mph. Turner, driving a stolen Mustang, was shot after a chase on I-10 and Texas 349 near Sheffield where he wrecked. Officers involved are unnamed pending inquiry by the Crockett County sheriff, with DPS confirming details.

Willeford Turner Iraan Rankin Interstate 10 Ozona Crockett County Department of Public Texas 349 Sheffield U.S. 67

Deputy shot during warrant service shows resilience

Deputy Lewis recounts a back room confrontation when a squatter produced a gun and a scuffle ensued. The weapon discharged, injuring his leg, now with a steel plate and three to six months of weight bearing delay. He plans rehab and remains committed to his duty despite the danger.

Lewis

Fire prompts suspension and overdose claim at department

A firefighter Calhoun was hospitalized after a fire and overdose claim. He said he accidentally over-medicated with 30 to 40 Donnatal tablets, an anti spasmodic. He was treated and released. The department had prior suspensions including Jones, fired after five alleged code violations.

Calhoun Medical Center Hospital Emergency Medical Service Stewart Jones

Fog and mild warming to cap Permian Basin forecast

National Weather Service Midland reports fog early Tuesday with a shift to partly cloudy skies and a high in the low 60s. Tonight lows in the upper 30s with light southeast winds. Regions from West Texas to the Plains see fog advisories, scattered rain, and variable winds ahead of a cooler, drier pattern.

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