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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1981

Page

6

Teen-age killer stays in prison after uproar

New York AP reports a teen aged killer who gunned down two strangers in a subway believed a legal loophole could free him next month after less than 32 years. Officials say his interpretation was wrong and he may remain jailed one year or up to 42 more years. Mayor Koch called him a willful, mad dog and urged firmness.

New York Willie Basket Jr Edward Koch Bosket State Division of Youth Koch Hugh Carey Basket Goshen Paul Elisha Frank Hall Hall Elisha

Dollar climbs as gold and francs slip on high U S rates

The dollar strengthens to a three year high against the British pound as U S interest rates attract funds. Gold and silver fall further while the franc rises to 5 7465 per dollar amid shifting investor demand and a bandwagon effect.

U.S United States France

Landowner jailed for digging lake in Everglades land

MIAMI AP report says landowner Jo Ann Kirkland was jailed after she and her husband dredged and filled five acres to create a lake on Everglades property without a permit. She defied a cease and desist order and failed to appear in court, leading to her arrest and brief jail time. Authorities noted others faced fines, but few have been jailed in similar cases.

Miami Jo Ann Kirkland Everglades U.S Joseph Buchanan Kirkland South Miami John Florida Everglades U.S. Corps of Engineers

Are You an Active Member in Christ's Body

A Church of Christ notice urges readers to fulfill their role in the body of Christ. It likens believers to body parts with differing functions and stresses proactive service, teaching, generosity, and mercy. It invites contact for a tract and announces worship times at Odessa Texas.

Christ Paul Church of Christ East 21St Street Odessa Texas

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