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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1990

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New Kids on the Block return favor to Scouts at Explorer Conference

The New Kids on the Block played free at the Boy Scouts of America National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Boulder Colorado after previously performing for 3000 at Boston’s event. Donnie Wahlberg said the 1988 concert helped them, while they now top charts and draw tens of thousands in Washington. The group headlined Star Night at the Colorado conference.

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium Washington, D.C University of Colorado Wahlberg

Kennedy Center Dedicated for Rose Kennedy in Brooklyn

A social services center in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn named for Rose Kennedy was dedicated to mark her 100th birthday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the center as inspired by his grandmother's commitment to family and nurturing values. The center, which will aid elderly women and homeless young mothers, is expected to open in 1991 as part of the Kennedy family observance.

New York Rose Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Jr U.S Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant

Horizon finalists named for 1990 Horizon Award

Nashville based Corn Music Association announced 10 semifinalists for the 1990 Horizon Award including Garth Brooks Jann Browne Mary Chapin Carpenter Lionel Cartwright Alan Jackson the Kentucky Headhunters k d lang Lorrie Morgan Doug Stone and Travis Tritt. The top five will be chosen August 16 with the winner revealed October 8 on a national TV awards show.

Nashville Tenn The Corn Music Association Garth Brooks Jann Browne Mary Chapin Carpenter Lionel Cartwright Alan Jackson Kentucky Headhunters K.d. Lang Lorrie Morgan Doug Stone Travis Tritt

Tolstoy drops libel appeal in UK case

London Count Nikolai Tolstoy abandons his libel appeal against a $2.7 million award to Lord Aldington after the Court of Appeal says his chances are slim. He must post $226,000 within 14 days as security for Aldington's costs if he proceeds.

London Nikolai Tolstoy Court of Appeal Ois Lord Aldington Tolstoy Court of A Aldington

Maglev Train Plans Gain Private Backing in U S

Businesses and government leaders push maglev projects with Bechtel leading a $500,000 bid right to compete for a $5 billion line from Southern California to Las Vegas. Pittsburgh eyes a 19 mile demo from downtown to the airport as regional effort grows. Florida’s CJA plans a 14 mile German system linking Orlando Airport to Disney World and nearby resorts.

United States Congress Senate U.S Bechtel International Inc San Francisco Southern California Las Vegas Pittsburgh CJA Sie Ne Florida Orlando Disney World

AIDS resisting T cells by CPF molecule shows promise

Harvard researchers report that CPF binds gp120 on AIDS virus, blocking infection of healthy T cells in vitro. The molecule also prevents spread from infected to uninfected cells in lab tests. Experts caution many hurdles remain before clinical use, including dosing and targeted safety.

Burakoff Harvard Allen Goldstein George Washington School of Medicine Washington Goldstein CPF Borakoff Dana-Farber Group Harvard University Department of Chemistry Science Magazine American Association For the Advancement of Science

Bailout pace quickens as treasury funds near depletion

The administration signals urgency for more bailout money as the bailout trust warns funds may run out soon after September 30. About 210 thrifts have been resolved, 250 insolvent under government control remain, and 250 more at risk under private ownership. Officials plan to prioritize the fastest losing institutions and reject 1988 deal methods. The Treasury raised its borrowing estimate for the quarter to 62 to 66 billion. The trust agency also seeks investors for 3.7 billion dollars of junk bonds from failed thrifts amid pressure on states with many troubled institutions.

Monroe Brady Trust Corporation S&ls Howard Metzenbaum D-Ohio Congress S&l Oversight Board Treasury The Texas California

Shelter Shelter Plan Rejected by Odessa Commission

A May 22 vote backed by a neighborhood plea left Wallace smiling, but a Thursday meeting produced a negative recommendation as several commission members opposed a homeless shelter in a retiree district. Odessa NAACP leader Collins cited local fear of crime and drug use, urging a safer location.

Wallace Marwan Khoury Gene Collins Odessa National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Collins Commission Ronald Crain Jerry Gentry Rosa Valdez Larry Long Polson Gentry Valdez Khoury

Texas Lifts Restrictions On Chartered Thrifts

The early 1980s shift allowed federally chartered thrifts to broaden investments while Texas removed limits on state chartered thrifts. Critics say real estate developers used thrifts as private banks financing office buildings and malls, triggering insolvencies and broad taxpayer costs. Kennedy proposes a $100 billion bailout tax plan targeting high earners and corporations to fund the rescue.

S&ls Texas Wolpe

Weather summary for West Texas and surrounding regions

Extended to one West Texas: scattered afternoon and evening storms Sunday and Tuesday. Permian Basin: highs mid to upper 80s. Concho Valley: highs around 90, lows near 70. Far west: highs mid-90s, lows around 70. Big Bend: highs mid-80s to near 90, lows mid-50s to low 60s. North Texas: warm, humid, scattered afternoon storms. lows 70s, highs 90s. South Texas: partly cloudy days, mostly cloudy nights with scattered showers. Hill Country and South Central Texas: 90s and 70s. Coastal Bend: showers, 80s coast to 90s inland. LRGV and Plains: showers, 90s inland, lows 70s to 80s.

Texas Permian Basin Big Bend North Texas South Texas Hill Country Bend Texas Rio Grande Valley Plains

Weather summary for Reading with highs and records

The reading forecast notes a Thursday high near 87 and a 8:54 p.m. sunset with Saturday sunrise at 6:57 a.m. Precipitation for July reads 48 mm and year to date 5.05 inches. Historical marks include a July record of 105 degrees in 1981 and a record low of 62 degrees in 1988.

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Forecast Mix of Fog Clouds and Thunderstorms Across West Texas

NWS at Midland International Airport reports patchy morning fog and possible drizzle with mostly cloudy skies and a 20 percent or less chance of afternoon storms. Highs reach upper 80s to mid 90s depending on location, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph, tonight mostly cloudy with lows near 70.

National Weather Service Midland International Airport

Weather outlook for border states New Mexico and Oklahoma

New Mexico will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms this Saturday. Mornings over the southeast are cloudy, cooler in the northeast. Lows range mid 40s to 50s in the mountains and 60s to low 70s in lower elevations. highs reach 70s to mid 80s in the mountains and upper 80s to low 90s in lower elevations. Oklahoma remains partly cloudy and warm with scattered afternoon and evening storms mainly in the Panhandle and northwest. Lows tonight mid 60s in the Panhandle to mid 70s east.

New Mexico Oklahoma Panhandle Northwest

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