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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1985

Page

2

Disneyland celebrates 30th birthday with 30 hour party

Anaheim residents and visitors join Disneyland for a 30 hour celebration marking the park's 30th anniversary. Tinkerbell and friends greet guests as balloons, a rainbow over the castle, brunch, and a giveaway of Chevrolet Cavaliers to every 3,000th guest highlight the event.

Anaheim Calif Disneyland Tinkerbell Peter Pan Fantasyland Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Captain Hook the Seven Dwarfs Magic Kingdom Greg Larson Greg Ann Rhonda Kight Camarillo

Mesquite Woman Objects to Baez King References in Texas Textbooks

Mesquite resident Mary Lassiter urged removal of Joan Baez references from a Spanish reader and criticized praise of Martin Luther King Jr in Texas textbooks. She argued Baez promotes peace without resistance and objected to using King as a role model citing opposition to lawbreaking. The State Textbook Committee continued hearings amid reviews of art texts, including Grant Wood's American Gothic interpretation.

Lassiter Joan Baez Martin Luther King Jr Baez King Clara Wood Garland Grant Wood Wood

Real estate agents report brisk Midland Odessa sales growth

A Odessa real estate agent said business was brisk and clients are willing to take a chance. The Odessa association has about 230 Realtors, down from 400 in 1981. In Midland, 136 residential sales in June totaled 12.09 million dollars, up from 91 sales and 3.68 million in June 1984, per the Midland Board of Realtors.

Young Odessa Association Midland Midland Board of Realtors

Midland Realtors report June sales rise in Midland

In June, Midland sales totaled 14 new and 21 existing structures, with 14 new and 77 existing homes sold in the same month a year earlier. Year to date, 605 Midland homes valued at $53.98 million have sold, up from 524 homes worth $51.5 million in the first half of 1984. The local market average price fell to $89,223 for the first six months, from $98,282 a year ago.

Midland Midland Realtors Group Midland Realtors

Officials consider moving regional office to Odessa or Midland

Hine cites employment nearby Midland Regional Airport as key to a move. Velma Burkham estimates savings of about 12000 dollars yearly in travel costs if the San Angelo regional office relocates to Odessa or Midland. She notes the nearest office is 90 miles away and the San Angelo airport lacks direct connections forcing lengthy Dallas routing. The move would free time and space for TEC officials. The Greater Odessa Area.

Midland Hine San Angelo Velma Burkham Commission Odessa TEC Burkham Dallas Greater Odessa

Odessa eyed for 1A Chamber move decision

Chuck Bernhard, vice president for economic development, said 1A Chamber of Commerce may relocate the Odessa office if approved. Burkham noted the new staff would bring $139000 in salaries to the area, but would not improve direct public services. Commissioners delayed a decision from June pending more information at the next meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Odessa Chuck Bernhard Burkham

Hospital Drive site and HCA details noted in FTC briefing

Debby Spears of the FTC in Dallas reported on hospital development at the Hospital Drive site where the main construction has not begun. The Nashville based HCA leases or manages over 350 general acute care hospitals and more than 5 psychiatric facilities, with revenues exceeding $3.7 billion. Forn Group, headquartered in Indianapolis, owns and operates primarily in the sector.

Doctor’s Hospital HCA Debby Spears FTC Dallas Forn « Group Indianapolis

HCA cancels merger plans and faces FTC review

Spears HCA 1984 revenue of 110 million announced a planned merger with American Hospital Supply Corp which was canceled. FTC official Lerner outlines a 60 day public comment period on the Parkview sale and a one year window for completion with conditions to notify FTC of future facility acquisitions.

Spears HCA American Hospital Supply Corp Debbie Meredith Nashville American Hospital Supply FTC Lerner Commission Parkview

Americans' income Rose 0.5 Percent in June

The Commerce Department reported personal income rose 0.5 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.187 trillion dollars. Excluding special payments in April and May, income would have grown 0.2 percent in April and 0.4 percent in May, making June's gain a return to the normal pattern.

Washngton Commerce Department

Odessa Weather Tonight and Thursday Outlook From NWS

A National Weather Service specialist in Midland reports Odessa will have a low near 70 tonight under partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of rain. Thursday highs will reach the upper 90s with isolated afternoon storms and light, variable winds. Across Texas, fair skies prevail with scattered showers in some areas, while fog reduces visibility in parts of east Texas.

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Odessa American 1963 masthead and delivery details

The Odessa American presents its 1963 masthead with publication details, address, and subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, including mail and home delivery options and post office classifications.

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