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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1985

Page

2

Fugitive Ng arrested in Canada

Charles Chitat Ng, linked to the Calaveras County cabin killings with Leonard Lake, was arrested in Calgary after attempting to steal food and shooting a security guard. Ng, 24, faces attempted murder, firearm use and theft charges as investigators plan interviews with U S authorities.

San Francisco Charles Chitat Ng California Canada FBI Calgary Alberta Robert S. Gast Roy Anderson Leonard Lake Calaveras County Lake

U S ponders talks about Vietnam MIAs

The State Department studies a Vietnamese proposal for high level talks to resolve questions about Americans listed as missing in action. High level talks would be the first since the war ended ten years ago. The department notes Vietnam’s sincere desire to move forward and resolve the POW MIA issue.

Washington State Department Vietnam Department George P. Shultz Indonesia George Shultz Jakarta Mokhtar Kusumaatmadja Shultz Dr. Mokhtar U.S Southeast Asia U.S. Army Ho Chi Minh City Joe Harvey Honolulu Hawaii Bangkok Harvey

Midland Regional Airport renovation plans face mixed traveler opinions

Travelers last week favored current calm at Midland Regional while renovations proceed. Betty and Hugh Hanagan of Roswell fear increased noise and loss of peace from new eastern courtyard and escalators. Claude Riddick of Houston supports improvements like a snack bar to speed travel. Parking work, begun October 1983, aims to raise spaces from 1,000 to 3,000 with 150 rental-car spots. five computerized pay booths expected within a month, though detours until Christmas are warned. Jim Schiele notes parking confusion amid ongoing construction.

Betty Hugh Hanagan Roswell, N.M Hanagans Midland Regional Betty Hanagan Claude Riddick Houston Mathiasen Jim Schiele

Midland airport plans spark mixed local reaction

Boise resident Schiele endorses airport construction for smoother terminal traffic despite cones and delays. Officials scrap a $300,000 annual shuttle idea as too costly. A separate Midland Air Park project begins in March 1986 with a $17.5 million relocation funded by expected real estate gains, aiming for completion by March 1987. In early 1986, $30 to $40 million of work is expected across both airports, with travelers advised to add ten minutes to drive times.

Mathiasen Midland Air Park Midland Midland and Martin County Midland Regional

Arson Suspected in California Inferno Toll and Arson Plot

A Mercedes burns on a Los Angeles street after a weekend blaze killed three and destroyed over 50 homes. Investigators link the fires to arson, with earlier demon fire in Los Padres National Forest threatening Ojai and consuming 19 homes, 37 outbuildings, and $3 million in orchards. A reward is posted for the culprit behind the widespread Western blaze, which has scorched 200,000 acres across nine states.

Los Angeles Los Padres National Forest Ojai Calif

Odessa Weather Brightens After Weekend Storms

Skies clear over Odessa with temperatures in the mid 90s and southeast winds 5 to 10 mph as the Fourth of July weekend ends. A brief Friday night storm dropped about .14 inches locally, with up to 1.36 inches in some city areas and hail reported in West Odessa.

Odessa National Weather Service NWS Texas Lufkin College Station Austin del Rio Wink el Paso North Texas West Texas Rio Grande River

Firearm types and Gun Control Act impact described

The firearms bureau outlines weapons like 1928 Thompson and AK variants as gangster-type devices needing registration. The Gun Control Act of 1968 restricts sales to felons and others while semi automatic guns require basic identification. Buyers of automatic weapons are often investors, collectors, or seeking unique ownership.

Bonnie and Clyde H&r U.S Firearms Bureau Congress Robert Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr John F. Kennedy Valadez Gill

Explosion kills two welders at Azusa oil plant

In Azusa California two Wynn's Friction Proofing Co welders were killed when torches ignited fumes, causing a tank to explode and burn. Fire officials said welding on an oil storage tank was very unsafe.

Azusa Calif Wynn’s Brown

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