Third Suspect Remains Key In Tragic Spence Death
Linda Tankersley spearheads questions about a courtroom deadlock in the 1980 Spence killing. Prosecutors say two women linked to the case pleaded to lesser charges, while a possible third suspect remains unproven, inactive, or out of state. Investigators balance eyewitness hints with inconclusive evidence as the case stays unsettled.
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Bowden
West Ector County
Tankersley
Young
Bowers
Odessa mother digs for murder truth after family loss
A Odessa mother of three, driven by her brother Steve Spence's unsolved murder, conducts an intensive personal investigation aided by her mother and local residents. She recalls threats, missed tips, and financial strain as officials deem the case weak, yet she remains determined to uncover the third suspect and seek justice.
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Tankersley
Ector County
Spence
Tankersleys
Danny
Free cheese drive urged by California groups in Christmas push
California officials and community groups urged President Reagan to slash red tape and free 22 million pounds of surplus cheese for three million needy residents by Christmas. The plan, backed by Public Advocates Inc and groups including Gray Panthers and Urban League, faces legal review and market objections from Agriculture Department officials who say a rapid decision is unlikely.
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Muriel Dobbin
Baltimore Sun
San Francisco
Reagan
John Ochs
Department of Agriculture
Washington
California
Ochs
Soldier of Fortune profile highlights mercenary culture and ad content
A feature examines Soldier Of Fortune magazine with its pro mercenary stance. It notes admissions of sympathy for mercenary causes, ads for weapons and do it yourself explosives, and invitations for dangerous work. The editor rejects Neo Nazi and IRA ads while depicting cover imagery of skulls and armed guerrillas.
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Oman
United States
Brown
Soldier of Fortune
Irish Republican Army
Cardiovascular research links youth cholesterol to adults
Berenson notes children show hypertension risk and lipid traces similar to adults when treated with adult protocols. His Bogalusa study tracked 470 babies from birth. cholesterol reached near adult levels by 6 months to a year, influenced by diet. HDL cholesterol protective, puberty marks a drop in all children's levels.
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Berenson
Bogalusa
Franklinton
Dozier still alive claim from Red Brigades shocks Beirut
ANSA report from Rome said a telephone caller claimed Red Brigades sentenced Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier to death and the body would be found after 8 p.m. It was unclear if the caller spoke for the group or if Dozier was dead. The kidnapping occurred Thursday night in Verona.
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Rome
Beirut
ANSA
Red Brigades
U.S
James L. Dozier
Dozier
Verona
Begin wins backing of ultra-right faction in no confidence vote
Tel Aviv reports Prime Minister Menachem Begin secured support from a three-member ultra-rightist faction, nearly guaranteeing the defeat of the no confidence motion over his management of U S Israeli relations. The Shinui Change Party remained an influential force in the vote.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Menachem Begin
Begin
Shinui
Change
Odessa American publication and mailing details
The Odessa American announces daily and Sunday editions for 70 dollars yearly with second class matter status. Mail subscriptions vary by duration and delivery includes daily and Sunday options with listed prices and contact for delivery issues.
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Odessa American
Odessa
Texas
Sena
P.O
Winter chill arrives after unseasonable warmth in Texas
The first day of winter saw Odessa Midland reach 81 degrees, shattering warm records. A cold front brings mid 20s tonight and a chilly Christmas with cloudy skies and possible snow flurries. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph shift to northerly with gusts, easing tonight and Wednesday. Christmas Eve and Day forecast: cloudy and cold with highs in the 40s.
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Odessa-Midland
National Weather Service
Midland Regional
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Panhandle
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Alice
Alpine
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Brownsville
Childress
College Station
Corpus Christi
Dalhart
Dallas
del Rio
el Paso
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Longview
Lubbock
Lufkin
Marfa
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NEW York
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