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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1990
Page
2
In Detroit actor Charlton Heston voiced disdain for relegating epics to videotape. He spoke at the Fox Theater reopening of his 1959 film Ben Hur, praising theater viewing and recalling the famous 11 minute chariot race as a pinnacle of action on screen.
New York actress Blair Brown rejects the idea that single women must seek men. The 40 year old says she is a non married working mother balancing work with her eight year old son from a nine year relationship with actor Richard Jordan. She notes she and Jordan remain close since their split five years ago and cites choosing her own path over traditional marriage.
Dr. Thomas Starzl, 64, who helped pioneer the liver transplant, was released Tuesday from University Hospital after doctors removed a blockage in a blood vessel. He was admitted Sunday with chest pains and underwent angioplasty. his physician Dr Bruce Wilson called the recovery speedy and promising.
Dr. Howard Minkoff of SUNY Brooklyn calls the AIDS study overwhelming worrisome and troubling. He notes white middle class reaction remains it’s not us and urges focus on human concerns over costs. The report ranks AIDS as a leading cause of death among reproductive-age women, signaling worsening trends.
Leaders including Bush Britain Japan West Germany Canada France Italy and a European Community rep pressed to resolve farm subsidy disputes amid a stalled push for global trade talks. The US seeks elimination of farm subsidies, while the EC fears job losses for millions and pressures cutbacks by region. Thatcher proposed a compromise rejected by the US, yet drawn some support. Brady and Kohl hinted at progress as late discussions continued.
The Criminal Justice Board picked eight contenders for a 2250 bed maximum security prison and three 1000 bed minimum to medium sites. Contenders include Trans Pecos Development Commission, Jasper, Hondo, Pampa, Angelina County and Lamesa with Polk County later joining for the larger lockup. Local leaders in Lamesa tout economic benefits and job gains while stressing regional needs and infrastructure readiness.
Midland based operator Williams says current drilling is progressing well. John Brose notes the company owns 100000 acres leased in the Austin Chalk with operations led by PP Sagan in Pearsall and other areas.
In Frio County and the Pearsall Field, oil exploration shifts toward the Austin Chalk. Williams’ Midland-based activity and Highland Co. expansion push drilling in central Texas formations. Dilley area business rises from 200 to 300 as Austin activity surges, while not all drillers report same success. Local industry leaders note broader Permian Basin impact and evolving drill sites.
Extended forecast shows scattered thunderstorms across West Texas and the Permian Basin with mid 60s to mid 70s lows. Panhandle and Far West report dry to hot with highs near 105 along rivers, and across South Texas highs in the 90s with coastal to inland temperature ranges.
The report notes no precipitation in the last 24 hours and a July total of trace. Sunrise and sunset times reflect a Thursday dawn and a late afternoon sunset, with the day’s length implying early morning and evening light. Year to date rainfall stands at 4.57 inches.
The forecast calls for sunny skies today with highs in the upper 90s at Midland International Airport and a night note of low rain chances below 20 percent. Thursday should be partly cloudy with highs in the lower 90s and isolated afternoon storms. Tuesday brought thunderstorms with heavy rain in the upper meter and Southeast Texas from Gulf moisture.
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