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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1986
Page
2
Steve and Corrina Atterton place their tree on the ceiling to keep 14 month old Shara from tampering. Spokeswoman Betty Hofer noted dates and the publicist referenced the gospel pop star news. Grant and Chapman ties highlighted among evolving careers.
London appellate panel overturns High Court backdating of Starrs alimony rise to 1979 and limits backdated payments to April 1986 while noting the ex Beatle has shown generosity. The ruling came as Amy Grant in Nashville reveals she is expecting her first child next summer.
Lt. Gov Ruth Meiers underwent a one hour 13 minute operation to remove a walnut sized brain tumor and another growth in her head. Doctors say she is awake talking and not showing weakness and hopes to preside over the Senate when the 1987 Legislature convenes.
Judge Aubrey E. Robinson Jr. begins assembling a grand jury as Walsh vows to coordinate with congressional chairmen to minimize conflicts. The court expands Meese approved scope to include Iran arms shipments to Contras since 1984, financing, and possible diversion profits, while immunity talks and Fifth Amendment claims loom for North and Poindexter.
A Friday Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows Bush slipping to 25 percent among Republicans, with Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole at 28 percent. Gary Hart leads Bush 2-1 head to head. Bush made a single public appearance in the state with no Q and A. He defended Reagan saying the president can govern and will be understood when facts emerge.
Odessa police report fresh footprints in a field north of the thrift but cannot confirm a link to the robbery. Sgt. Snow Robertson said there are no suspects yet. FBI help may be requested since a federally insured bank was held up. Baum said bank videotape systems were active during the incident.
National Weather Service Midland reports colder air and increasing precipitation chances across Texas and nearby areas. Today features light to moderate clouds with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight, highs in the upper 40s, and lows in the 30s. Sunday brings more clouds, cooler highs in the mid 40s, and lows in the low 30s with continued rain chances.
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