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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1985

Page

2

Doctors praise Reagan recovery after intestinal tumor operation

In Bethesda, President Reagan recovers from surgery with aides and doctors calling him spectacularly well and in excellent spirits. Officials say he was fully decision capable, eager to reassume duties, and that the operation went perfectly with no complications.

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Reagan health issues spark Soviet and global media response

Across Europe and Latin America newspapers report on Ronald Reagan's health and recovery. La Repubblica notes concealment of top leaders' health, while Vienna front pages praise Reagan's temper and return to governance after sedation. Prensa Latina cites doctors' June advice about Reagan's condition.

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Taxi Franchises, Medicaid Runs Highlight Odessa Meeting

Odessa officials hear that Odessa Taxi Inc remains under IRS control and that a temporary franchise shift may be needed. Midland Yellow Checker Cab owner B G Lee plans expanded dispatch after spending about 1000 dollars to re-route cabs. Odessa Taxi holds a 30000 annual DHR contract for Medicaid non emergency transport serving 250 to 400 clients monthly.

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Pledges Tally From American Airlines Office Event

Volunteers in American Airlines Southern regional office collected pledges during a Saturday event from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. John Hotard said 64,071 calls were made but only 46,470 were successfully received. During the concert Bob Geldof was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Norway’s Sissel Roenback.

American Airlines John Hotard Hotard Dallas Morning News Bob Geldof Norway Sissel Roenback Roenback Geldof Garret Fitzgerald Ireland

District tests to begin next year for juniors and beyond

Bland says the class of juniors will be first to take the test in the fall with retakes possible in spring and the following fall and spring until they pass. Holm notes gaps in knowledge may appear in essential elements curriculum, which were enacted last year. Mickelson explains the board decided not to count eight English items and 20 math items on the test.

Bland Bill Holm Ector County Independent School District Gail Mickelson

Public Schools Debate Graduation Credit Change

The board voted 7-6 to award half a credit for driver training, amid debate on its impact. Supporters, including Wally Bastine, warned removing the credit would hurt rural schools, while opponents favored fewer drivers ed offerings to push academics. A committee led by Jack Strong had urged dropping graduation credit to boost English and math emphasis.

Wally Bastine Pete Morales Jr Devine Jack Strong Longview

Milwaukee parade honors Great Show on Earth with 75 wagons

A Sunday parade in Milwaukee drew an estimated 750 000 spectators as 75 ornately decorated circus wagons rolled along a 33 block route. Returnees like Richard Sparrow and Ernest Borgnine joined crowds and officials praising the nostalgic, family friendly event tied to Circus World Museum and Baraboo’s Ringling history.

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Weather outlook for West Texas with scattered storms

The National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance tonight. Lows in the 60s to upper 70s, highs Tuesday in the 90s to near 105 in the Big Bend. Showers and thunderstorms were reported in the Panhandle today, with later forecasts calling for fair nights and near seasonal temperatures statewide.

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