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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1985

Page

2

Oilmen oppose tax plan labeled anti American

Oklahoma oilmen rally in Washington to lobby against a proposed tax overhaul. They argue it would depress domestic production, raise imports, hit jobs, and reduce severance tax revenues. Bevan Collins says incentives are needed to cover high energy risks.

Tulsa Okla U.S Wes Watkins Washington, D.C Tulsa Tribune Washington America Watkins Charles E. McLure U.S. Department of the Treasury Reagan Oklahoma Oilmen the Tribune Bevan Collins Bartlesville McLure Sam Hammons Oklahoma City Interstate Oil Compact Commission Hammons

Oil price cuts and demand shift noted across regions

A trade group reports Sohio cut West Coast crude by two dollars a barrel to 25 and Gulf Coast by one to 27. U.S. pump prices averaged 1.18 per gallon in 1984, down 24 cents from 1983. U.S. oil consumption fell from a 1978 peak to 15.232 million bpd in 1983, rebounded to 15.772 in 1984, with slower growth expected.

Sohio West Coast Gulf Coast U.S

Oil Firms Face Ruling on Gas Byproduct Rights

Independent Amarillo oilman Jim Whitlock warns a federal ruling may hurt Panhandle drilling and local economies in Pampa and Borger, as Dorchester owns gas rights on the field and 37 energy firms hold oil drilling rights. FERC Judge Brenda Murray says evidence shows most gas production was not casinghead gas subject to regulation.

Jim Whitlock Amarillo Panhandle Amarillo Globe-News Pampa Borger Dorchester FERC Brenda P. Murray

Judge finds oil drillers violate federal price controls

The judge rules sA ing head gas sales violated federal price controls by charging higher prices in unregulated markets. Moore says the ruling could impact billions of dollars in gas if agency rules expand. FERC staff labeled it the tip of the iceberg while Dorchester side argues. The Texas Railroad Commission may be drawn into questions on drilling permits. The state watches as commissioners weigh the judge's recommendation or order further proceedings. If federal law is found violated, a remedy hearing could require restitution of ill gotten gains.

Ing Moore Dorchester FERC Texas Railroad Commission

Polish secret police trial deepens over priest slaying

In Torun on day 13 of the trial, four officers pleaded guilty to abducting and murdering Popieluszko, a Solidarity defender. Interior Ministry Col. Pietruszka pleaded innocent as authorities hint the killing was a provocation by hardliners seeking to undermine Jaruzelski's reform stance.

Popieluszko Solidarity Free Trade Union Torun Grzegorz Piotrowski Leszek Pekala Waldemar Chmielewski Interior Ministry Adam Pietruszka Jaruzelski Opposi

Poland moves to ease West ties under Jaruzelski reforms

President Jaruzelski named Andrzej Gdula as deputy interior minister signaling a shift toward moderating Poland's security stance. Western diplomats saw Gdula as a sign the party aims to align policing with moderate policies. A personnel review of the Interior Ministry was announced at the December Central Committee meeting.

Tion Poland Jaruzelski Andrzej Gdula Bielsko Biala Gdula Communist Party Central Committee Interior Ministry

Whites Install Odessa Wind Generator In Summer Push

Energy expert elder White notes area businesses could gain from similar equipment as his family’s wind powered generator in Odessa gains attention. John Toone, TESCO Odessa Distribution Superintendent, expects 15 to 20 units by summer, signaling a regional expansion.

White TESCO Odessa John Toone

TESCO backs energy saving to fund wind power trial

Tesco encourages energy conservation as it monitors wind mill output to judge the cost effectiveness of a new undertaking. Toone says it will take at least a year to gather meaningful history, with the long term goal of conserving energy for the Whites.

TESCO Toone

Cold Wave Boosts Utica Bank Thermometer Reading

Don Williams shudders as Utica N Y bank thermometers show a 15 degree overnight low then climb above zero due to a faulty fuse in the gauge mechanism, revealing unusually high readings in a cold spell.

Don Williams Utica N.Y

Reagan Presses for Verifiable Deep Arms Cuts

President Reagan urged a verifiable agreement with the Soviet Union for deep nuclear cutbacks and warned advisers against expecting a mere paper. He praised Geneva progress, pushed for comprehensive prep, and said talks should open in March with a solid U.S. position.

Washington Reagan Geneva White House Larry Speakes United States George P. Shultz U.S Speakes Shultz Arms Control Moscow Robert McFarlane Grindstone

Pleasant Permian Basin to enjoy one more mild day

National Weather Service at Midland reports fair skies with a low in the low 30s tonight and a high in the low 60s Friday with southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. A Pacific high over the Rockies brings cooler, dry air elsewhere in Texas as a weak cold front moves in, with readings ranging from the 20s to 50s. Readings from Midland Airport show a high of 49 and a low of 26 for the day, with extended forecasts predicting colder conditions across West Texas and the Panhandle into early next week.

Permian Basin National Weather Service Midland NWS Rocky Mountains Texas Weather Service Gulf of Mexico Lubbock el Paso Brownsville High Plains Panhandle Trans- Pecos

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