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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1981

Page

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Medfly Ban On Aerial Spraying Blocked By Federal Judge In San Jose

U S District Judge William A Ingram issued a temporary restraining order halting San Jose from enforcing its aerial spraying ban. State officials warned a nationwide impact on food prices as California produces about half of summer produce. Discussion cited vast host crops worth billions and potential fumigation requirements for shipment outside California. Brown criticized the USDA stance and urged broader opposition to chemical use, while experts noted malathion safety and long term health uncertainties.

U.S. District Court William A. Ingram San Jose California USDA Scribner State Department of Food and Agriculture Richard Rominger Brown Les Hubbard Western Growers Association

California considers eradicating medfly threat this year

The state dialogues over aerial spray and ground attacks as medfly maggots reappear in 100 locations across an 80 square mile core. Officials push for eradication by fall while opponents fear health and environmental risks. Homeowners face fines for not stripping fruit and complying with mandatory measures. Officials cite sterile fly releases to disrupt the life cycle.

Chet Howe Santa Clara County Mary Goldenberg Brown California Conservation Corps National Peru

Jetliner hijacked to Havana with 180 aboard

Two men armed with Molotov cocktails hijacked a Chicago to Miami jet carrying 180 passengers and 12 crew, forcing a landing in Havana. Six passengers left voluntarily. two hijackers were arrested in Cuba. Passengers including two Jamaican cabinet members later returned to Miami.

Stephen C. Smith Associated Press Miami Chicago Jim Freeman Havana Freeman William Nettles FBI Miami International Airport Tony Johnson Trade and Commerce Douglas Vaz Cuba Dorothy Ash Northfield Ill Ash Ms. Ash Rick Vaz Jamaica Edward Seaga Johnson Vaz Jim Ashlock

Banks turn over nearly two billion in Iranian assets

American banks released just under 2 billion dollars of previously frozen Iranian assets to the New York Federal Reserve for onward transfer to Iran by July 19 as part of the January Carter agreement to secure the release of 52 hostages. About 1 billion is earmarked for an international tribunal to resolve Americans' claims, with claimants urged to appeal to that tribunal.

Washington Treasury Department Iran Carter New York Federal Reserve Bank U.S Treasury Robert Levine

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Weather forecast for Texas regions with storms and heat

The National Weather Service Midland reports warm conditions with mid 90s highs and scattered thunderstorms across southeast Texas and the coastal plains. Friday storms hit southeast Texas while northern areas stayed sunny. heavy rain and hail occurred near Houston and Lake Charles, with a tornado warning in Victoria County.

Permian Texas Coastal Plains Lake Charles Galveston Bay Houston Lake Summerville Victoria County Wichita Falls Dallas-Fort Worth Alpine National Weather Service Midland Regional Panhandle

Political clash looms over caucus action on three Democrats

Rep Hance signals possible parties against rivals with action likely after three weeks. A petition circulating has enough signatures for a caucus to consider action now and punitive steps may come before the break. Hance press secretary calls Leland a friend and does not expect a reprimand from the party.

Rogers Leland Hance Don Richards

Senate fails to end filibuster on anti busing plan

The Senate rejected 48 to 38 a cloture bid by Republicans to end unlimited debate on a proposed ban on busing in desegregation cases. Weicker led the filibuster, arguing constitutional protections for minorities, while Baker postponed a Saturday session. The next move targets Labor Day timing with possible resumption Monday amid ongoing debate and related proposals by Johnston and Helms.

Washington Senate Sen Lowell Weicker Rconn Howard Baker Baker Reagan Weicker Cou

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