07 Jan 1983
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1983
Page
1
A bar owner in Odessa reiterates plans for a male strip act, detailing venue involvement and promotional aspects. The report notes community reaction and potential timeline for the event. Local officials are not cited as opposing the act, with emphasis on entertainment value and business implications.
Hospital Administrator Sam Glenney announced a 10 percent average increase in room charges effective January 15 at Medical Center Hospital. The change, approved by the Commissioners Court in August 1982, aims to raise about $987,506 in additional revenue by September 30, 1983, with the budget constrained to a 9 percent revenue ceiling.
Five children ages two to three were rescued from a smoke filled north Odessa trailer by babysitter Mary Novak who made two dangerous trips into the blaze to reach the kids. The two bedroom home at 5916 A Kermit Ave was destroyed after the fire began shortly after 2 p.m. Novak, owner Debra Murray, and neighbor children were connected to the rescued group. Novak said she found the children trapped in the east bedroom as flames spread from behind a couch.
U S intelligence specialists study reports of possible Soviet troop involvement in deploying SAM-5 missiles in Syria near Damascus and Homs. They warn of a potential crisis if Israel attacks the sites, which could threaten air superiority. Completion expected in 4 to 6 weeks.
Gregorio Sanchez, 28, spent 31 days in Carlsbad New Mexico jail after being mistaken for a San Antonio suspect in four hit and run deaths. Police in two states blamed for the error. The real suspect remains at large on four murder warrants.
An explosion at a Texaco storage terminal in Newark New Jersey sprayed gasoline like Niagara Falls before a 11 15 pm blast that killed 40 year old William Vanzile of North Arlington and injured at least 23. Firefighters withdrew as flames towered 1000 feet into the air and looting was reported downtown. Authorities said the cause was not suspicious and all Texaco employees were accounted for.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.