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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1983

Page

2

At A Glance Tonight Cloudy Cold With Snow Flurries

National Weather Service cautions for a cold night with a low near 12 degrees and south winds 5 to 15 mph. A gradual warmup expected by Tuesday though skies stay cloudy with isolated morning snow flurries. Data from Midland Regional Airport shows records and variations across regions with advisories for icy roads.

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Cold weather, flight cancellations hit West Texas region

Four flights operated Sunday with many canceled due to heavy snow and ice. Early morning flights were scrubbed as planes did not arrive. Pecos reported 20 degrees with icy roads and four crashes near Interstates 10 and 20, injuring at least three people hospitalized in Reeves County. A DPS spokesman stood outside a store on Grant Avenue.

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Weekend weather hazards and minor incidents from area police

Five weather related accidents were reported by the Andrews Police Department over the weekend as roads were icy and hazardous. Crane logged no accidents with cold temperatures, while Kermit's sheriff spokesman noted cold weather and dry roads with 18 degree readings. Monahans reported no snow and cold conditions, and the weather service forecast cold cloudy weather through Tuesday night with temperatures possibly dropping later in the week.

Andrews Crane Kermit Sheriff’s Department Monahans Weather Service Nichols

Winter storm mentions death from house fire in Grandview

An 8-year-old child died when a warming stove fire in Grandview consumed the home Sunday night while the mother escaped. The incident followed a winter storm that left an ice sheet and near inch of snow in Northwest Texas as authorities urged extreme caution for drivers.

Canada Grandview Tanya Shaw Texas Texas Department of Public Safety

The Odessa American Publication Details and Rates

The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions from 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 with home delivery and mail subscription options. Rates list daily and Sunday at 81.00 yearly 42.00 six months 22.00 three months and 7.50 for a quarterly plan with Sunday only options and separate mail costs.

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Study says many have health care problem

Washington AP report summarizes a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study finding 9 in 10 Americans have access to a medical source yet about 12 percent face serious difficulty obtaining care. It notes insurance status, poverty, rural access, and that uninsured poor remain most at risk, with millions lacking coverage or denying care for financial reasons.

Washington Robert Wood Johnson Foundation America Robert J. Blendon The Foundation Blendon

Fire Safety Advice During Cold Spell Prompts Cates

Bolden cites intent to target the night fire as the blaze cause. Cates urges measures including furnace servicing, filter changes, gas line checks, professional fireplace cleaning, and keeping Christmas trees fresh with sugar water. He warns candles should cool after two hours and notes three candle fires occurred when homes were unattended.

Bolden Cates

Israeli naval bombardment presses Arafat fighters retreat

Israeli gunboats bombarded Tripoli Lebanon’s second largest city to deter Yasser Arafat guards from evacuating aboard five Greek flagged ships under UN protection. Jet strikes hit Aley and Bhamdoun while Cyprus bound ships My Charm and another vessel burned or sunk. Arafat said he handed weapons to the Lebanese army and evacuation ships remained in Larnaca under French escort as clashes continued nearby.

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