Health plan targets Odessa adult bookstores in disease curb
Ector County health officials push a proposed order requiring monthly venereal disease tests for employees at adult bookstores and other venues with sexual activity. The measure bans closed cubicles and glory holes, seeks store inspections, and would make violations a third degree felony. Disease tracing links syphilis and gonorrhea cases to a single Odessa store. officials pursue legal viability with the county attorney.
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Ector County
Odessa
Health Department
Toby Cross
Ector County Health Department
Cross
Driscoll suit alleges conspiracy against Medical Center Hospital
In Midland, Stephen and Edward Driscoll sue Medical Center Hospital and 26 defendants for 945 million dollars. The suit claims libel, slander, anti trust violations, civil rights violations, racketeering, and schemes to undermine their business. Odessa doctors allegedly conspired to blacklist them and undervalue insurance claims for insured workers. A three person panel heard arguments as the case advances.
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Midland
Stephen
Edward Driscoll
Driscolls
Medical Center Hospital
Driscoll
Peter Fulton
Federal District Court
Fulton
Odessa
Thomas D. Meek
Phillip R. Zeeck
Medical Center
Jim O'Leary
Policeman Honored for Rescue in Odessa
Odessa Police Det. Cpl. Tom Arnold received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit at the annual meeting for saving the life of 9 month old Ashley Harris. The award, approved by President Reagan, recognizes his swift actions after being awakened by his wife on November 4, 1984.
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Odessa
Red Cross
Det
Tom Arnold
Arnold
Jo Currie
Ronald Reagan
Frank
Rachel Harris
Ashley
Oil marketing terms explained by UT professor in Odessa
Odessa marketing professor Waylon Griffin of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin explains crude oil sales under contract spot and futures. He notes a global glut reducing contract volume and spot markets now generating over half of current sales with posted prices reflecting producer net of taxes and transport.
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Odessa
Waylon Griffin
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Middle East
Griffin
High Seas
John C. Favor
Shearson Lehman Brothers
Sleep Deprivation Weighs On Nation Says Sleep Expert
The Seattle sleep meeting highlights 50 million Americans suffer misaligned sleep patterns. Dr. Dement links fatigue to stress irregular hours and poor quality rest while Dr. Spielman cautions against excessive time in bed. Effects include reliance on alcohol caffeine and meds, with modest hope for gradual sleep improvements.
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William Dement
Stanford University
Association of Sleep Disorders Centers
Seattle
Dement
Art Spielman
New York University
Spielman
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