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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1985

Page

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Kara Sanders weighs broilers at Ector County Show opener

Kara Sanders a 10 year old daughter of Ray and Susan Sanders weighs two of her broiler chickens as the Ector County Livestock Association Show opens at Ector County Coliseum on 42nd Street and Andrews Highway with about 75 4 H and Future Homemakers participants expected to compete.

Kara Sanders Ector County Livestock Association Ector 42Nd Street Andrews Highway Kara Ray Susan Sanders 44Th St

Personal income gains tied to 1973 peak in 1984

Americans’ disposable income rose 6.8 percent in 1984 after taxes and inflation, the Commerce Department reported. The gain followed a 3.5 percent rise in 1983 and a 0.5 percent rise in 1982 during recession, driven by a 2.2 million labor force increase.

Washington Commerce Department Larry

Vacationers to benefit from reduced air fares

American Airlines announced discount fares that will aid vacationers though business travelers may be affected. Patti Harrison of White Travel Service said New York round trip from Midland would be 218 dollars, far below current Midland Regional Airport rates of 389 to 529 dollars. Other low fares from Midland include Muse Air and Southwest to Texas cities and Los Angeles, with longer trips out of state gaining the most.

American Airlines Odessa New York Midland Patti Harrison East 42Nd Street Midland Regional Muse Air Southwest Airlines Texas Los Angeles Harrison American

Cuban hijacker duped into Orlando landing

A Cuban refugee on Eastern Flight 403 threatened to ignite gasoline and demanded Cuba. He surrendered in Orlando and was charged with air piracy after the plane landed. The flight from Newark to Miami carried 122 passengers and nine crew with no injuries.

Miami Cuba Orlando Havana Eastern Airlines Newark N.J Paula Musto Lazaro Hernandez Passaic Carolyn Fennell Orlando International Airport

Inaugural Weekend Kicks Off With Pageant And Parties

Washington braces for President Reagan's $12 million inaugural weekend with a kickoff pageant on the Ellipse narrated by Fess Parker. The Reagans and Vice President Bush plan to attend, while two star-studded galas at the Washington Convention Center feature Sinatra produced shows. Tickets run 75 to 200 dollars, and the schedule includes a Blair House luncheon and a National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral.

Washington Reagan Fess Parker Reagans George Bush National Weather Service White House Cabinet James Goodby U.S Stockholm Washington Convention Center Frank Sinatra Lou Rawls Pearl Bailey the Gatlin Brothers Mikhail Baryshnikov Beach Boys Michael Jackson Dean Martin Blair House Bush Leadership Forum Constitution Hall Bushes National Cathedral

Fiji Hurricane Kills 14 on Viti Levu and Warns of Storms

A hurricane with winds over 115 mph swept Fiji's main island Viti Levu killing at least 14. Suva suffered power outages while Lautoka and Nandi area reported heavy damage. Communications were knocked out as authorities assessed losses and two tropical storms approached.

Suva Fiji Viti Levu Pacific Vita Levu Lautok Nandi Eric Ratu Sir Ramasese Mara Moala Island Fiji Sugar Corp Wellington New Zealand Meteorological Service Nigel

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