Shultz Could Be Secretary of State by Week's End
George Shultz told Senate Foreign Relations Committee he would seek wide and strengthening ties with the Arab world as secretary of state if confirmed to succeed Alexander Haig. He pledged to work with Israel toward a comprehensive Middle East peace and said Palestinian representatives should be involved in negotiations, while addressing concerns about Bechtel connections.
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Bechtel profits abroad and U S political links
Bechtel Group Inc. operates worldwide pursuing profits over national interests with projects in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Taiwan. The nomination of Bechtel president George Shultz to secretary of state raises questions about its influence on U S foreign policy and Bechtel's Saudi ties.
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Midland Ector counties split over stockade plan
Midland County commissioners vote to proceed with a smaller stockade southeast of Midland after Ector County rejects the joint project. Disputes focus on who pays start up and operating costs, and how long the facility should last amid concerns over fairness and control.
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Legal actions target Permian Chemical and Dorchester Gas
A federal suit seeks 88 violations fines totaling 88 thousand dollars plus civil damages over hydrochloric acid emissions from Permian Chemical. Separate suits by neighbors Getty Oil Sunset Memorial Gardens and ChemCentral seek over a half- million dollars, consolidated for trial, with trial set for December 6.
Bus rear-ends semi injuring 43 in Indianapolis crash
AP dispatch reports a Greyhound bus struck the rear of a UPS truck on Interstate 65 in downtown Indianapolis. At least six people, including the driver, were seriously hurt as the bus plowed into stopped traffic from an earlier accident. Injured were hospitalized across three facilities.
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Nursing home suit dropped in Texas City case
A Texas judge dismissed 38 indictments against Autumn Hills Convalescent Centers Inc and eight current or former employees over alleged murder by abuse and neglect. Roy Minton confirmed receipt of a letter from State District Judge Larry Gist stating the charges were quashed.
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Odessa American masthead and delivery notice
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions from Odessa Texas with a year rate of 73 dollars. It notes postal classifications second class matter under the 1879 act and provides mail and delivery contact details including a post office box and a delivery problems phone line.
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Weather Summary for East Texas and Surrounding Areas
Cloudy night with a 20 percent chance of storms and lows near 70. Tuesday partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Rain and thundershowers from a weak stationary front affect East Texas and western to northern sections. Readings from Midland show high 85 and overnight 66 with recent precipitation none.
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