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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1986

Page

2

White House Christmas tree ceremony report and awards roundup

President and Mrs. Reagan attend the White House tree event as a holiday season tradition. Corazon Aquino and Terry Waite receive the 1987 Golden Medallion from the Society for the Family of Man for democracy, peace efforts, and hostage negotiations. Woody Allen leads the New York critics circle awards for best director and best picture for Hannah and Her Sisters. Thomas P. ONeill Jr. is honored by the American Friends of Hebrew University with graduate fellowships in his name.

Reagan White House New York Corazon Aquino Terry Waite Society For the Family of Man Aquino Waite Canterbury Lebanon Council of Churches of City of Woody Allen New York Film Critics Circle Allen Hannah Diane Wiest Los Angeles Sissy Spacek Bob Hoskins Daniel Day Lewis Boston Thomas P Tip’’ O'Neill Jr American Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem O’neill Ellsworth Rosen

James Brown Reports Van Theft of $7,000 in Augusta

James Brown, 53, reported a theft of seven thousand dollars from a locked van parked in front of his office Friday evening. Police cited no other losses and said the van was secured. William Glenn of James Brown Enterprises confirmed no other items were taken.

Augusta James Brown Brown Richmond County Sheriff’s Department William Glenn James Brown Enterprises

Notable Searches Unfold In Odessa District

Probable cause statements signed by Odessa Police Detective Sgt. Terry Tyree and FBI special agent Robert Billhimer Jr. reference search warrants naming individuals such as Charles Red Klinger at 3316 Lancewood Lane Robert T. Rice 38 Michael C. Alcorn 42 Ronnie Keith McLendon 27 and Terry R. Cooper 36 with addresses listed. Some identities could not be confirmed through court records by noon today.

Terry Tyree FBI Special Robert Billhimer Jr Weddell Charles ‘‘Red’’ Klinger Lancewood Lane Robert T. Rice Bainbridge Drive Michael C. Alcorn Santa Cruz Lane Ronnie Keith McLendon Oakwood Terry R. Cooper French Ave

Debate over Bible readings in Odessa school policy

Hayes defends separation of church and state noting devotional messages may occur but non-religious. Harrington of the Texas Civil Liberties Union calls the Belton district move a risky breach of policy, urging no school sponsorship of religion. Baylor’s Wood warns the practice raises serious constitutional questions.

Jim Harrington The Texas Civil Liberties Union Belton P.A Harrington James Wood Baylor University

Oil ministers in Geneva fail to seal quick OPEC accord

In Geneva suites ministers held one on one talks before full session. Markets rallied as OPEC failed to clinch a prompt deal with limited Iraqi output and Iran quota issues. Analysts say gains could push prices toward 18 dollars if a firm production cut is agreed.

Geneva OPEC New York Mercantile Exchange U.S Iraq Iran Gholamreza Aghazadeh

Texas officials press for federal oil policy limits

Texas oil commissioners call a national energy policy essential amid rising imports and Middle East price moves. Clark Jobe urges a U S import quota while Mack Wallace faults Texas for lacking a national plan. Nominations for January show varied moves among major firms as East Texas output is capped.

Commission Dallas Texas Middle East United States Clark Jobe Mack Wallace Washington Wallace East Texas

Weather outlook for Permian Basin with rain chances

National Weather Service at Midland reports tonight a 20 percent rain chance with upper 30s lows and south winds, and Wednesday cloudy cooler with a 50 percent rain chance and a low 50s high. Overall, dense fog across parts of Texas reduces visibility and prompts travel advisories. statewide, skies mostly cloudy with variable winds and temperatures ranging from the 20s to 60s.

Permian Basin National Weather Service Midland Regional NWS Lone Star State Texas Rio Grande Valley Gulf Coast Galveston North Texas Hill Country Edwards Plateau South Texas West Texas Gulf South Amarillo Brownsville

Weather notes for border states Oklahoma and surrounding regions

Cloudy conditions persist across the border states with a chance of rain tonight and Wednesday. Cooler air arrives Wednesday with lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s and highs near 40 to the 50s from Panhandle to southeast areas. A mix of showers and mountain snows is possible in New Mexico, with lows ranging from the upper teens to 30s and highs from the upper 30s to 50s. Arkansas and Louisiana face overcast skies with fog and drizzle and a Wednesday rain likelihood. temperatures span 50s to 60s as mild conditions continue statewide.

West Texas South North Oklahoma Panhandle Miid Lower 50S Arkansas Louisiana

West Coast Low Pressure Brings Rain and Snow

A Pacific low off California sweeps showers into coastal California and Arizona with heavy rain and snow forecast for southern California. Travelers face advisories for snow and gusty winds above 7,000 feet in the mountains. The system will move into Arizona and New Mexico by late today and Wednesday bringing rain and mountain snow.

California Arizona New Mexico

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