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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1983

Page

2

Judge blocks no-work rule for immigrants

A federal judge barred the INS from prohibiting suspected illegal aliens from working while seeking their status. The injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge David V. Kenyon, is praised by the National Center for Immigrants' Rights as upholding due process and the right to work. The center argues the rule harms self-support efforts during bond and review delays. Lawyers said they would seek a stay.

U.S David V. Kenyon National Center For Immigrants’ Rights INS Kenyon Peter Schey Center Schey Ingrid Hrycenko George Woo U.S. District Court

Holmes and Skelton trial shape Ector County crime views

Holmes cites the Skelton capital murder case as influencing jurors and local attitudes toward crime in Odessa. Attorneys say crime fears shape juror sympathies, while Holmes argues prosecutors target jurors’ logic with emphasis on danger and the deterrent effect of guilty verdicts and stiff sentences.

Holmes John C. Skelton Odessa Joe Lee Neal Ector County Skelton Linda Walden Tom Hirsch Cliff

Odessans Forecast Light Snow As Storm Watch Remains

The National Weather Service forecasts a 20 percent chance of snow for Odessans with possible accumulations over an inch under cloudy skies. Highs in the mid 30s with 10 to 15 mph northeasterly winds, tonight partly cloudy and cold with a upper teens low, Monday in the mid 40s. North Texas and Hill Country under winter storm watch with snow sleet and freezing rain. travel advisories in Panhandle South Plains and Concho Valley.

Texas Hill Country Panhandle South Plains Concho Valley National Weather Service North Texas Edwards Plateau Big Bend Dalhart el Paso Dallas Houston Brownsville Southwest

Gunman Wounds Two UN Patrollers in Sinai

A gunman shot and wounded an American civilian and a Dutch soldier patrolling the Sinai peninsula with the United Nations mission. Maj. Barry Sprouse named the victims as David K. Elliott and Ferdinent Goren, both listed in good condition with superficial injuries at Yosephtal Hospital in Eilat. The attack occurred during a routine radio maintenance patrol south of El Qasema. the driver survived and the assailant fled.

Tel Aviv Israel United Nations Egypt Sinai Peninsula U.S. Army Barry Sprouse David K. Elliott Yantis Texas Ferdinent Goren Dearne Netherlands Yosephtal Eilat Elliott Goren el Qasema Sprouse

Smyslov Wins Semifinal, Advances to Face Kasparov

Smyslov of the Soviet Union defeated Zoltan Ribli by draw in their candidates semifinal, sealing his place to meet Gary Kasparov in February. The winner earns a shot at world champion Anatoly Karpov, also of the Soviet Union.

London Vassily Smyslov Soviet Union Hungary Zoltan Ribli

Delivery Problems Prompt Mail Subscription Rates

Daily and Sunday mail subscription notices outline second class postage costs and call-in contact. Provides delivery hours and weekend cutoff times with pricing for 3 months and monthly options. The message lists a telephone number for inquiries and excludes extraneous details.

Car drives into Fifth Avenue crowd injuring dozens in New York

A car plowed into pedestrians along Fifth Avenue near St. Patrick's Cathedral injuring at least 51 people, including eight children, as shoppers crowded midtown Manhattan. Police treat it as an accident. driver slid from front seat after traffic officer moved occupants. Carlos Hernandez of Norwalk, Conn. detained for questioning. Major area blocked. Mayor visited hospitals as ambulances ferried victims.

New York Fifth Avenue St. Patrick’s Cathedral Cartier Jewelry Manhattan Caesar Leslie Leslie Carlos Hernandez Norwalk Conn Norris Holloman

Fire at Madrid disco kills 78 in center of city

A warehouse style Alcala 20 discotheque fire in central Madrid trapped around 600 revelers. Toxic smoke killed 78, many youths in their 20s, with 21 hospitalized. Survivors described heroic exits and barred emergency doors. Investigators questioned four owners as an inquiry was ordered.

Madrid Spain Flarmes Enrique Tierno Galvan Alcala 20 Tierno Galvan Javier Alcala Jose Ramon Paciolama Jacobo Lopez

Witness recalls London bombing with chaotic shopping crowds

Messina, Dallas oilfield chemical supplier president, described the blasts as "B Day" or "Bomb Day" in London. He said helicopters, crowds, and a car bomb created fear, but shoppers remained calm after a pre explosion store warning and orderly evacuation. He planned to return to Dallas.

Messina London Messina Inc Dallas

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