Bereaved Parents Describe Fatal Mobile Home Fire
In Odessa a weekend mobile home fire killed 6 year old Tammy and 2 year old Rickquael Little. Their mother said she left them with an older sister to buy milk and cigarettes, and a late phone call failed to wake them. Electrical short in a nearby doghouse is named as the fire origin. The father, a driller, spoke of loss and faith. The family remains with friends as aid flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Ann Little
Tammy
Rickquael
Glenna
Mrs. Little
Unemployment Falls to 3.8 Percent in Odessa December 1984
Odessa’s jobless rate slipped to 3.8 percent in December 1984, the lowest since October 1981, as the labor force grew to 81,100. TEC noted a 4.1 percent November rate and 7 percent in December 1983, with Frank Kasko calling the drop historical and a sign for future industry attraction. Midland also saw a December 1984 unemployment rate of 3.1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Odessa Tec
Frank Kasko
Ector County
Kasko
Midland
Economy posts best growth in 30 years in 1984
Washington reports 1984 GNP up 6.8 percent the strongest since 1951 while inflation at 3.7 percent the best since 1967. Reagan notes the gains at inaugural events as economists cheer optimistic 1985 prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Commerce Department
Department
Tan
Record Cold Front Causes 114 Deaths Across Nation
An Arctic cold front blamed for at least 114 deaths grips the eastern U S. Weather service notes record lows in Florida and the Southeast, with schools closed in 28 counties and widespread power outages as snow and ice hamper travel from Michigan to Alabama. Officials warn of hazardous driving and governors declare states of emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ohio
Buffalo
N.Y
Harry Gordon
Kansas City
International Falls
Minn
Nashville
Flint
Benton Harbor
Oscoda
Port Hope
Key West
Tallahassee
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
National Weather Service
Bob Graham
Weather Service
Dade
Broward
Miami
Philadelphia
Wilson Goode
Sylvania
Texas
Tennessee
Louisiana
Hollywood
Fla
OPEC leaders weigh price cuts amid market pressure
In Brussels Saudi Arabia signals flexibility on base $29 price as Kuwait proposes tiered pricing. Analysts say growing market resistance to $29 may push OPEC to reduce official prices again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPEC
Brussels
Belgium
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Yamani
Kuwait
David Johnson
Wood, Mackenzie Co
Edinburgh
Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rick Little
Rod- Ric Corp
Little
Fort Stockton
West Side Baptist Church
Littles
Melvin
Frances Carrigan
W.47th St
Carrigan
Jackie Little
Rick
Tammy and
David Mariacher
Elma, N.Y
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!