Weather delays Discovery countdown for first military space mission
Freezing temperatures and ice on the launch pad delay NASA and contractor activities for the Space Shuttle Discovery. Technicians faced ice in the fuel cell area and a frozen liquid oxygen valve as temperatures fell to 19 degrees. The Pentagon seeks secrecy on the exact liftoff time, planned between 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. CDT, with a secret Defense Department satellite aboard.
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Engine Failure Possible Cause For Reno Crash
Debris including propeller fragments found half a mile from the wreckage of Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 suggest engine failure as a possible cause of the Reno crash that killed 64 people returning from a gambling weekend. NTSB investigators examine propeller blades to determine if they were under power at impact. Three passengers survived. two in critical condition.
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Gene LeBlanc
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Train wreck blamed on weather damage near Gary
In Gary Indiana two commuter trains collided head on injuring 129 passengers. Officials said sub zero temperatures damaged overhead electrical lines forcing trains onto the same eastbound track during evening rush hour. Rescue crews freed victims with crowbars and investigators from NTSB began probes to determine fault.
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Chicago
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OPEC price near 27 dollar barrel ahead of Geneva meet
OPEC faces a possible price cut at an emergency Geneva session opening Monday. Analysts, including G W Maynard of Chase Manhattan in London, foresee a $4 to $5 reduction to spur demand. The group previously lowered to $29 from $34 in March 1983 after lengthy talks, signaling a shift in global influence from the oil producers.
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Oil prices fall as demand softens worldwide
Global oil powers shift as consumption drops in the US by nearly 20 percent from 1978 to 1983 and the European Community by 21 percent. A glut keeps prices low despite modest recovery, with US refiners paying as little as 25.90 a barrel for top grade crude. Norway and Britain consider new pricing, while Chase Econometrics projects a world price near 26.90 by March and further easing by summer. Each 1 decline in crude trims gasoline by about 2 cents per gallon.
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Unemployment steady in Odessa region into early 1985
Paul Adams of TEC says Odessa November unemployment at 3.2 percent, December 1983 rate 5 percent, with Midland labor force at 76 500. Kasko notes sector gains in Odessa construction 4.2, trade 3.7, services 1.1 percent. January-February layoffs expected. American Stores stores near Odessa open Feb 6. TEC processed 700 applications for 250 jobs at Skaggs Alpha Beta. Statewide 5.7 percent jobless rate. McAllen highest at 20.8 percent. Adams predicts January uptick of about 0.3 percent.
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McAllen
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Final quarter GNP grows 3.9 percent annual rate
The Commerce Department reports 1984 Q4 GNP grew at 3.9 percent, an upward revision from 2.8 percent. The figure contrasts with 10.1 percent growth in Q1 and 7.1 percent in Q2, showing a slowdown from the first half of 1984 while still being stronger than mid year.
Growth rebound eases recession fears in early GNP report
Economists noted a dip in the third quarter raised recession anxieties, but latest GNP figures along with strong November and December data show renewed growth. Allen Sinai of Shearson Lehman notes stronger than expected real growth and easing inflation.
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Permian Basin Cool With Partly Cloudy Skies Tonight
The National Weather Service at Midland reports a cool night with partly cloudy skies and lows in the mid-20s. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies, not as cold, with highs in the mid-50s and west to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Odessa American postal notice page data
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions with mail and home delivery options. Subscription rates vary by daily or Sunday delivery and by city, with monthly and yearly pricing listed and tax notes.
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