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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1985

Page

2

Scouts not harmed by dioxin at 1981 jamboree

IRVING Texas Officials say soil tests at Fort A P Hill show dioxin levels were minimal and pose no harm to the 30 000 Scouts and leaders who attended the 1981 jamboree. None require exposure tests and the 1985 jamboree plans proceed with 36 local Scouts invited.

Irving Army Virginia Walter Menninger Fort A.P. Hill West Texas Gerald Petty Buffalo Trail Council Permian Basin Centers For Disease Control Atlanta Texas Southwest Army and Environmental Protection Agency Menninger

American to roll out restricted ultra low fares across 92 cities

American Airlines unveiled the Ultimate Super Saver plan offering one way fares from 39 to 129 in 92 cities with 5 million reduced fare seats in five months. Fares require 30 day purchase, round trip with Saturday overnight, 21 day return, nonrefundable 25 percent, and no holidays. Airlines matched quickly as stocks fell. industry analysts warn of potential fare wars and slim demand from business travelers.

Atlanta Miami New York Seattle Washington D.C Boston American Harrison Vice People Express Wall Street Trans World Airlines Pan Am Delta Airlines Northwest

Army bans umbrellas for male soldiers in uniform

Washington AP The Army’s top leaders banned men in uniform from carrying umbrellas, deeming it an unmilitary artificial affectation. The policy, supported by Marsh and Wickham, leaves women free to use umbrellas while men must get wet in rain or snow.

Washington Army John O. Marsh Jr John A. Wickham Jr Miguel E. Monteverde Monteverde Army Clothing and Equipment Board Robert Mirelson Air Force

Income gains hint at sturdier economy in late 1984

Speakes said the report generally supports a view that the economy strengthened in November and December and shows promise for 1985. The December personal income rose 0.5 percent after a 0.6 percent November gain. Personal consumption spending increased 1.2 percent in December after 1 percent in November, rebounding from a 0.4 percent drop in October.

Speakes

1984 Inflation and Personal Income Rise in US

The 1984 inflation rate averaged 3.2 percent, down from 3.7 percent in 1983, the best pace since 1967. Real consumer spending rose 5.3 percent, the strongest gain since 1976, while pre inflation personal income increased 9.8 percent, aiding the recovery from the 1981-82 recession.

Hijacker Apprehended After Landing At Cuban Airport

Second Officer Dennis Lawrence spoke with Hernandez who held a package and lighter. He landed in Cuba and handed over the lighter before being overpowered by Lawrence and an unidentified passenger. The Crende Police Department detained him as passengers were moved to a holding area and the jet refueled.

Dennis Lawrence Hernandez Fennell Lawrence Cuba Crende Musto

NYC Council Leader Bellamy On Board Miami Flight Hijack

The article notes Carol Bellamy of the New York City Council was listed aboard the Miami bound flight hijack along with other passengers. Glenn Parsons confirmed her presence, while a Newark area teen described the hijacker as shouting and insane during the incident. Irv Sherman of East Brunswick also affirmed Bellamy was aboard. Michael Internoscia, 16, from Old Tappan, N J, recalls the hijacker’s screaming and odd appearance.

Carol Bellamy New York Michael Internoscia Miami Old Tappan, N.J

Weekend House Inauguration Events Detail Reagan Oath

The noon private oath of office by Chief Justice Warren Burger will occur at the White House landing with about 90 attendees. A public ceremony, seen by about 140,000, is scheduled Monday outside the Capitol after the Sunday inauguration date.

Reagans and Bushes Host National Pageant Party

JA Reagans and the Bushes attend a state dining room reception for ceremony witnesses. They host another reception for gala entertainers and then tour the Jefferson Memorial for a National Pageant of Young Americans with 3500 participants, military choirs and the All American College Marching Band. Reagan, a former college football player, will watch part of the Super Bowl.

Reagans Bushes Reagan Bush Jefferson Memorial

Frigid North Texas Weekend Ahead With Record Cold

The National Weather Service forecasts a fair to cool weekend with a sharp cold front arriving Saturday. Temperatures plunge into the 30s and 40s across North Texas, with rain or snow possible in some western plains and much colder air sweeping southward from Canada into the region.

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