Wind-swept blaze devastates homes in Normal Heights
Thousands evacuated as a 300-acre brush fire roared through Normal Heights in San Diego, destroying up to 70 homes. Authorities priced the damage at 5.2 million dollars while Gov. Deukmejian considered disaster aid. Firefighters battled erratic winds and extreme heat across Southern California as other blazes burned thousands of acres.
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States to decide on national test cutoff scores
Reeves and Robbie Duncan, Odessa delegates, advocate state control over whether to use a national test and what cutoff should be. They support testing to qualify for teaching but prefer state rather than national tests. Duncan is president-elect of the Odessa convention group.
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Texas test rules spark critique from Reeves on teacher exams
In Texas education students begin required tests to become teachers while veteran teacher competency tests start in spring 1986. Reeves says some states use lengthy hard tests poorly written. In Arkansas about 10 percent of spring test takers failed at least one portion per reports.
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NEA delegates push for higher teacher pay in Arkansas
Polls show educators with 15 years experience should earn 27000 in elementary and 29000 in high school, while current averages run 23092 and 24276. NEA backs starting salaries of 24000, 9000 above now. Delegates cheered Mary Harwood Futrell as she condemned the idea that more experienced teachers alone boost teaching.
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States consider new routes to teaching certification
Gov Bill Clinton praised the end of the paper and pencil exam while noting 10 percent of Arkansas teachers failed the first competency test. Georgia and Texas plan to test teachers. The NEA says 38 states are weighing alternate routes for non education majors. New Jersey will start a provisional teacher program in September to certify graduates after a year on the job.
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Mild Texas weather with 90s and no rain forecast
The National Weather Service reports mild conditions for Odessa with tonight in the mid 60s and Tuesday in the low 90s, winds southeast then east at 5 to 10 mph, and no rain. Across Texas Sunday, scattered thunderstorms flickered on the Northern High Plains while statewide highs linger in the 90s, with 99 at El Paso and 85 at Galveston.
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Odessa American subscription notice and pricing details
The Odessa American announces mailing details and subscription rates including daily and Sunday delivery options. The notice lists pricing such as 54.00, 28.00, and 42.00 with monthly and biweekly options and mentions the USPS mailing address and publication information.
Reagan rejects armed retaliation for Beirut hijacking
Washington notes public pressure for action but Reagan officials rule out direct retaliation. McFarlane cites two or three strategic Middle East locations for possible strikes on terrorist bases while avoiding a random vengeance. Debate includes airport bombing as a possible option, but officials stress civilian harm and Geneva Conventions limits.
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Reagan cites Rambo in hostage scenario remark
President Reagan said he would “know what to do the next time” Americans are taken hostage after seeing the Vietnam veteran film Rambo. He spoke while awaiting a national address from the Oval Office as 39 American hostages were released in the Middle East.
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Hostages in Iran Return to U S Hospital After Release
Freed Americans, including Willett, spoke briefly from a hospital balcony after arriving by C-141B to Wiesbaden. They described a medical checkup and said they felt well, but avoided discussing the ordeal or U S handling. The 39 ex-hostages were flown from Damascus to Frankfurt for initial care.
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Wiesbaden
Ex-hostages begin medical checks after Beirut release
After a hearty breakfast with relatives, the 39 former hostages arrived in the hospital for medical exams. Officials said spirits were high and none had slept yet. Some family members praised treatment while others said authorities did not silence them. Reagan vowed to fight terrorists. ex-hostages departed Beirut for Damascus and Syria before heading to West Germany where relatives could reach them.
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