Community funds help Sul Ross travel to Austin meeting
Alpine residents raised a fund totaling 2801.42 to support travel for an Austin presentation. A caravan with police escort will depart July 10 at 2 a.m. and transport by bus and car from Alpine and nearby towns. Some participants may fly via Midland Regional Airport.
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Alpine community backs Sul Ross trip to Austin funds
Havens described broad support as about 200 UTPB boosters traveled to Austin to urge funding from a select committee. Alpine hosts a street dance and clubs prepare sandwiches to aid Sul Ross students travel, with proceeds and leftovers benefiting the Sul Ross Diamond Jubilee Endowment for Excellence Fund.
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Andrews County faces tax clash over mineral valuation
Brown warns that reversing the mineral valuation stance could cost the county at least 750000 in tax dollars. He notes anticipated 270000 drop in federal revenue sharing for 1986-87 and warns a review board reversal could force drastic cuts or tax increases. The board, guided by legal counsel, argues valuation used March prices, while officials contend Jan 1 market value should apply.
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Review Board
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Pritchard & Abbott Inc
Fort Worth
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Oil price volatility drives new property valuations in Andrews County
The Andrews County Appraisal District defends a fresh mineral and real estate valuation base amid claims of volatile oil prices. Cambridge Energy Research Associates suggested a $18 to $24 per barrel range, with $21 as the target average. Protest plans emerged but Ector County entities did not file by the deadline. certification is expected by July 25.
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High court ruling seen as last hope in Texas sodomy case
Plaintiff Donald F. Baker of Dallas argues the Supreme Court decision upholding Georgia’s sodomy law narrows protections for homosexuals and challenges the Texas law, while Texas officials hail the ruling as a states rights victory. The case also tests Fifth Circuit procedures and privacy rights.
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Permian Basin Rig Count Shows Upward Swing Despite Volatility
Spannaus cautions the rig market will be up and down with no stability as Reed Rock Bit prepares to release the Permian Basin rig count. Last week’s regional tally stood at 89, down from 92, yet above the all time low of 75 set three weeks earlier, and far below the 280 level from a year ago.
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Oil Meeting Stalls as OPEC Faces Prolonged Low Prices
In Brioni analysts note oil near 25 dollars a barrel and predict little chance of a near term OPEC deal. Philip Verleger Jr of Charles River Associates says prices may stay low for at least five years. The Brioni gathering collapsed over the same issues that doomed March talks.
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Charles River Associates
Boston
OPEC split deepens as blocs push oil output cuts and price targets
A hardline Libya Iran Algeria group joined by Gabon pressed for drastic cuts and a $28 per barrel target while nine others urged smaller cuts and a $17 to $19 range. Current prices for major crude run $11 to $14, with summer prospects for agreement bleak. Algeria’s minister left talks early saying no deal hoped. Yamani disputes Saudi reluctance, but signs grow that a stronger cartel position is forming.
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Rain risk lingers as Texas forecast turns unsettled
National Weather Service Midland reports a 90 percent chance of possible severe thunderstorms for the Permian Basin tonight with lows near 74 and northeast winds. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a high in the low 90s with 20 percent thunderstorm chances across much of the state.
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Odessa American subscription prices and delivery details
The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday home delivery and mail subscription rates. Prices shown include daily plus Sunday options, with six month and annual figures, plus a note to call for delivery problems and a P O box address for changes.
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