Hostage recalls Russian roulette on TWA 847 hijacking
Dr. Arthur Toga, captive 17 days on the TWA 847 hijacking, told the Chicago Tribune of two Russian roulette episodes, including a gun pointed at his stomach after the chamber was spun. He noted other passengers endured beatings and praised flight attendant Ali Derickson as a regional hero.
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Reagan Gorbachev Geneva summit seen as serious talks
White House officials praise Geneva meeting as a potential step toward substantive exchanges with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev while damping expectations of a breakthrough. The plan targets Nov 19 to 21 in Geneva with a two day format.
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Hostages Endure Limbo After Release From Wiesbaden
Five captives traveled from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt then boarded TWA Flight 741 bound for New York. Victims included Vicente Garza of Laredo and George Lazansky of Algonquin, with Thomas Cullins of Burlington and others reporting mixed feelings about captivity and earlier statements. Remarks from Simon Grossmayer and Arthur Toga reflect lingering trauma and critique of hospitality claims.
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City official on vacation as talks of second-in-command role loom
JA Green says the boss attended a Texas City Managers Association meeting in Austin Saturday and returned Tuesday, now on vacation until next Monday. Fiscal Services Director Frank Muser also on vacation through July 14. Former Deputy City Manager Chester Nolen resigned April 4 for a private sector sales job. Harrison hints at possibly abolishing the $50,000-a-year second-in-command post.
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Doctors Clash Over Disease Disclosure In Texas
Doctors argue over sharing patient names for meningitis cases amid Texas Open Records Act. Cross refuses to reveal infected children, citing medical record status and privacy. Dr. Curry says doctors rely on peer networks, not health department alerts, to track outbreaks.
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Health network notes disease watch relies on shared data
Curry says clinicians communicate and health department holds complete picture while no recent major outbreaks exist. Dr. Erie notes doctors report to health department and rely on the Weekly Mortality and Morbidity Report from CDC, which in turn gets data from Texas Department of Health and county health departments. the mortality report lags about two weeks and lacks specifics on Ector County.
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Wisconsin WWII veteran leads impromptu Fourth of July march
Densmore, 65, said the mayor had no city plans for Independence Day but he organized a spontaneous Fourth of July parade to the courthouse. He urged participants to meet at a grocery store parking lot for the march, calling it a “March for America.”
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Local parade urged for veterans and residents to show patriotism
Densmore urged all who wear a uniform to join the parade and bring a flag. The event is not limited to veterans and Densmore expressed optimism on turnout, noting many would like to express gratitude to their country and to God. He served as a B-24 pilot in World War II and came to Sweetwater during flight training.
Weather outlook for Fourth of July and Texas forecast
The National Weather Service reports warm, partly cloudy conditions with highs in the low 90s for the Fourth of July and mid-90s for the holiday weekend. Scattered storms persist mainly east and southeast of Wichita Falls, with Gulf air instability and a slow upper trough driving activity. Statewide readings span the 70s to 90s with nightly cooling in the 60s to 70s and variable winds from 5 to 10 mph.
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Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions overview
The Odessa American details home delivery and mail subscription options and prices for daily and Sunday editions, including Sunday only, with tax notes and post office registration. It lists mailing address, publication details, and subscription rates though some text is garbled.
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