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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1983

Page

2

Man Frostbitten After Four Days at Denver Bus Stop

Gilbert Sanchez, 50, was hospitalized with frostbite after four days at a busy Denver intersection during a blizzard that dumped nearly three feet of snow. A restaurant dishwasher carried him to safety, but Sanchez says passersby offered little help. Doctors may amputate his severely frostbitten feet as he recalls weathering the storm and avoiding shelters.

Denver Gilbert Sanchez Sanchez Baltazar Cardenas Old Mission Inn Lucy Torrence Cardenas Colorado General Hospital University of Colorado Hospital

Illinois Supreme Court may rule on governor recount

The Illinois Supreme Court could decide early next week whether to grant Democrat Adlai Stevenson a statewide recount of Governor James R. Thompson's 5,074 vote victory on November 2. Justices near a decision, with ruling not expected before Tuesday.

Springfield Ill Illinois State Supreme Court Howard C. Ryan Adlai E. Stevenson James R. Thompson Ryan

Guerrillas strike Kabul bases amid Soviet clampdown

Guerrillas attacked two Kabul airbases and a shootout occurred in which Soviet troops fired on Afghan soldiers. Informant sources said security around Kabul has been tightened by Soviet forces after the incidents.

Islamabad Pakistan Kabul

Odessa American publication notice and subscription details

The Odessa American lists postal and delivery information for Odessa Texas with rates for six months three months and one year. It notes mail subscription pricing and delivery contact numbers for issues and delivery problems.

Hazardous Driving Persists Across Texas Amid Snow and Ice

Winter storm conditions grip West and Northwest Texas with up to 8 inches of snow in El Paso and scattered ice on bridges. National Weather Service warns of hazardous roads statewide, with advisories for West and Northwest Texas and flash floods looming in Southeast Texas. Forecasters predict continued snow, freezing drizzle, and cold highs in the 30s to 40s through Sunday while travelers brace for delays and closures.

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Miami Orange Bowl parade ends peacefully after riot fear

Police warned white motorists to avoid a black slum after a riot as up to a half million people attended the 49th King Orange Jamboree Parade in Miami. About 378 officers patrolled the three mile route with 33 floats 25 bands and 16 marching units. City Manager Howard V. Gary pledged necessary safety programs for crowd control.

Miami Howard V. Gary

New Year Seen With Sobriety Campaigns and Celebrations

Communities and businesses promoted sobriety on New Year’s Eve with free rides, check points, and breath analysers. Police deployed extra patrols while celebrations ranged from Times Square crowds to upscale hotel galas. Some patrons avoided bars citing cost and safety concerns amid the holiday party atmosphere.

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Gas prices to fall in 1983 mirroring 1982 trend

Gasoline prices continue downward with regular unleaded already under 1 dollar per gallon in parts of the country. Analysts say 1983 trends depend on OPEC actions as the cartel faces a weaker market and potential price wars if restraint plans fail by spring. The text notes Powder River Basin coal and key Texas cities as state utility supply points.

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