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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1983

Page

15

Four contestants showcase swimsuits at 1983 Miss Texas prelims

In Fort Worth, four contestants paraded swimsuits in the third round preliminary. Patti Packer and Lori Hawkins stood with Suzanna Barrett and Leesa Hall in the lineup. Stephany Samone won the swimsuit round, while Sonna Warbell claimed the talent preliminaries with trick roping.

Fort Worth Palo Pinto County Patti Packer Mineral Wells Lori Tarleton State University Leesa Hall

Hospital salaries lag rivals with raises due 1984

Salaries for registered nurses, lab technicians and other licensed hospital staff trail comparable institutions. The earliest raises come January 1, 1984, as Kyler noted. Jan Buchanan, Director of Personnel, said the last hike occurred in March with a 5 percent merit increase plus a 2 percent cost of living boost. She added the hospital must compete with others.

Kyler Jan Buchanan Buchanan

Health care salaries for nurses reported in Midland

The starting salary for a registered nurse is about 17 500 annually. The highest RN salary at Medical Center is about 23 000 a year. Midland Memorial Hospital cites a range from 20 000 to nearly 27 000 for veteran RNs. Spokeswoman Arlene Strickland spoke Thursday.

Medical Center Midland Memorial Hospital Midland Memorial Arlene Strickland

Hospital budget workshop critiques outpatient indigent care

Kyler told the court the hospital does not certify indigents as Ector County residents. Certification occurs at county offices. He added that if out-of-towners are labeled Ector County indigents, it is not his concern and suggested reviewing welfare office criteria.

Kyler Ector County

County official denies certifying non resident for treatment

Betty Jo Sweetman of the county welfare department defended the actions of her office saying they will not knowingly certify a non Ector County resident for treatment at Medical Center. She stated that the department checks rent receipts employment records and other documents to establish residency and assures proper eligibility.

Betty Jo Sweetman Medical Center

Police check Thursday rape case under investigation

Sheriff's deputies pursue a rape report involving a 19 year old wheelchair bound woman. The incident occurred between 3 30 and 4 15 p m Thursday. The mother called authorities after the teen returned home unusually quiet. The victim was taken to Medical Center Hospital for examination. a suspect is being sought.

Sheriff’s Deputies Alton Montgomery Montgomery Medical Center Hospital

Judge criticizes Dallas schools plan to fix deplorable buildings

U S District Judge Barefoot Sanders urged the Dallas Independent School District to implement a major program to repair or replace schools, noting deplorable conditions while acknowledging proposed costs between 100 million and 200 million dollars. Auditors and DISD officials reported progress in closing the reading and math gaps between white and minority students, with preliminary scores showing gains for black and Hispanic students as whites remained steady.

Dallas U.S Barefoot Sanders Sanders Dallas Independent School District DISD

Nurse killed while freeing stock pickup near Big Spring

Margarita Chavez Korell, a 33 year old Big Spring nurse, died after being run over while helping free a pickup stuck in sand on private property near Anderson Road. The driver, Alvin W. Dever, 53, of Elida New Mexico, was turning the truck when the accident occurred about 1 15 a m Thursday. The body was taken to a Big Spring funeral home.

Big Spring Texas Department of Public Safety Margarita Chavez Korell Howard County Bobby West DPS Anderson Road Alvin W. Dever Elida N.M Dever Korell

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