Marines blamed for Beirut bombing decision to favor visible presence
A House Armed Services subcommittee report blames Marine commanders for prioritizing visibility over security in Beirut, contributing to the Oct. 23 truck bombing that killed 241 servicemen. Col. Timothy Geraghty faces criticism for judgment errors while Marine units faced conflicting duties between presence and protection. The panel notes no embassy pressure forced the Marines, though leadership emphasized a political role over pure military aims. Caspar Weinberger cautions no strategy can ensure absolute safety in Lebanon as a broader war on terrorism continues.
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Good Morning America
Lebanon
U.S
Geraghty
James Mead
Jail order leaves Dr Lee jailed over support payments
A Dec 7 court order requires Dr Lee to pay 1500 for his son 2500 for his wife 750 in attorney fees and 43 in court costs. Wadene Ivy of the local clinic criticizes the jail as harsh but says the hospital faces financial strain with Lee jailed over Christmas and roads blocked by ice. Thirteen patients remain hospitalized with two in serious condition as Lee tends to about 100 patients in two nursing homes and fears paying from jail.
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Wadene Ivy
D.W. Hammond
Burnett
Hammond
Ivy
Brownwood
Santa
Cold Texas Christmas Forecast With Freezing Lows Across Regions
National Weather Service reports Odessa area record low of 8 degrees and forecasted subzero wind chills tonight. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph Friday raise the wind, but highs stay in the 20s. slight snow chances remain in the Permian Basin with minor accumulation. statewide precipitation expected to end tonight with cloudy to partly cloudy skies through Friday.
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National Weather Service
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Weather Service
Dave Schwertz
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Big Bend
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South Texas
Cold weather hits Odessa area as bills rise and mail delays persist
Winter cold drives a 22 percent plus jump in December natural gas bills for Odessa residents with Energas units and a 55 dollar minimum forecast while state mail service falters. Dallas weather worsens conditions with ice and limited mail flow. Postal officials report trucks delayed, but Odessa post offices will open Saturday morning. Greyhound reports westbound buses on schedule despite treacherous roads.
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B.F. Clark
Energas Co
Clark
Energas
B.J. Hackler
TESCO
Salvation Army
Glenn Proctor
Proctor
West Texas
Dallas
Kyle Scarborough
U.S. Postal Service
Odessa
Scarborough
Texas Ave
Crestwood
N. Dixie Blvd
El Paso Water Rights Ruling Prompts 1983 NM Law Change
Bardacke urged swift passage of legislation after Bratton's ruling to allow interstate water transport from southern New Mexico to El Paso. The 1983 law repealed the old rule, permitting transfers if outside parties prove the move won't harm New Mexico conservation or residents' water needs.
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New Mexico
Bardacke
Bratton
Appeals Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Guinean Quake Kills At Least 10, Shakes Conakry Region
A powerful earthquake struck Guinea killing at least 10 and injuring others. The tremor hit the northwestern area with damage reported in Gaoual Mamu Kindia and Labe. The Guinean state radio did not provide a Richter reading or a damage estimate. The quake was felt across Guinea and neighboring Nigeria and Senegal.
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Senegal
Guinea
Conakry
Gaoual
Mamu
Kindia
Labe
Nigeria
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