Dam Burst Kills At Least 220 in Dolomites Tourist Town
In Stava Italy a swollen lake broke an earthen dam sending a 150 foot wall of water mud and trees through the village destroying 20 houses and three hotels. Officials report at least 220 dead with 15 rescued alive many tourists among the victims. Rescue teams and soldiers search the mud as the four hotels in the Dolomites area are assessed.
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Concord teacher chosen for space shuttle mission
Sharon Christa McAuliffe of Concord New Hampshire was selected Friday to fly aboard the shuttle Challenger, aiming to demystify NASA for students. Vice President George Bush announced the January flight after a White House event following competition among 10 finalists in Houston. The 36 year old mother of two said she plans to help students relate space to everyday life and education.
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POWs MIAs Honored With Capitol Flag and Proclamation
The black POW MIA flag flew over the Texas Capitol as Gov. Mark White issued a proclamation praising ex prisoners of war and those missing in action. The Austin Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program cited the National League of Families listing 2477 Americans as missing in Southeast Asia.
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Phillips Debt Strategy Shapes Odessa Visit Says Harrison
Harrison outlined Phillips Petroleum Co plans after fending off two buyout attempts this year. The company raised debt by 4.5 million as stock was swapped for securities, aims to cut operating costs by 200 million this year and 300 million in 1986, and will sell 2 billion in assets to focus on exploration and production while sharing about 100 million annually through early retirement.
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Phillips offers early retirement to 58 plus employees
About 1,900 of 2,400 eligible Phillips employees nationwide may retire by Aug 1 under the program. In the Permian Basin region 144 of 933 qualify with up to 90 percent expected to retire. Clark, 65, will retire at year end but not under the early plan, and John Jennings will take regional management on Aug 1 from Denver. Phillips pledges to stay a strong Odessa employer.
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Allegations surface at youth center involving staffers
Spearman said visiting rights and privileges were affected by actions at a Texas Youth Commission facility where two female students claimed age staffers engaged in sexual stories. An informal probe was escalated to authorities as supervisors notified the Governor's Office of Youth Care Investigations and state law enforcement agencies.
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Spearman details center staff terminations in youth case
Central Youth Commission office disclosed charges while Spearman said three staff members were suspended with pay. The center houses 93 women and 101 men, with 35 girls and 161 boys on site. Ward County Sheriff D Hall noted only deputy support for interviews. Termination letters were sent Friday and staff have 24 hours to respond. names will be released after responses.
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New waste reporting laws sharpen rules for local businesses
A city spokesman said new state and federal laws take effect in August, requiring businessmen to report hazardous wastes at one-tenth prior levels. Oil change shops dies machine shops and radiator shops face tighter reporting, with car dealers producing small monthly waste quantities also affected. CECOS International seeks a five-year permit renewal to inject Class I industrial wastes into a deep well at 2400 East Murphy Street.
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Bob Derrington
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CECOS
East
Murphy Street
Weather outlook for Odessa area amid scattered storms
The National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms in Odessa today with high temperatures in the low 90s and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight and Sunday bring cooler lows in the upper 60s and highs again in the low 90s as storms linger across the state, with forecasters noting tropical moisture and a weak cold front from Kansas to New Mexico.
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Odessa American publication details and delivery info
The Odessa American announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various plans. It lists mailing address and post office details, plus delivery tips and contact lines for delivery problems.
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