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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1985
Page
2
A car and a palm tree illustrate the impact as tropical storm Bob roared through Fort Myers Beach Florida on Tuesday en route to the Atlantic. The system delivered high seas 50 mph winds and heavy rains.
Luit Spurgin pressed for Perry to be rehired but commissioners voted against restoring her to the county payroll. Delma Abalos will lead a formal probe into the reinstatement request, with Abalos noting uncertainty on the investigation’s duration.
Fisher says Abalos will uncover facts about Perry's firing with back pay if wrongfully dismissed. Bowen notes suit could affect reinstatement. Hammond calls for court review to determine truth. Spurgin and Perry seek $200,000 damages, reinstatement, seniority restoration, and legal costs. court vote left her job status unresolved.
Davar reports Iran backed Hezbollah members freed from prison in Lebanon as internal clashes with Amal led by Nabih Berri unfold. About 330 inmates remain and will be released in three groups at two week intervals, with the next group due in roughly two weeks.
In Geneva Nigeria led opposition to a Saudi proposed 50 cent price cut for OPECs heavy lower grade crude. Ahmed Yamani said ministers were near agreement as talks stretched to a final session. UAE and other African members aligned against the cut, while Iran voiced disappointment but did not pledge a blocking move.
Ector County ISD trustees discussed offering a $1,000 salary premium to attract bilingual and other teachers. A district official noted current pay bumps exist only for special education and coaches, with 50 bilingual teachers serving about 1,200 students while one third of target enrollment is reached.
Martinez, a bilingual teacher in Del Rio, earns about $24 000 yearly and notes higher pay in Odessa after moving for her husband’s business. TEA specialist Tipton says 1 500 to 2 000 bilingual teachers are needed statewide, with shortages worst where Hispanic enrollment is lower.
The National Weather Service reports a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight in Odessa and 20 percent Thursday with upper 80s highs. Winds southeast at 5 to 10 mph tonight and 5 to 15 mph Thursday. An upper level disturbance earlier prompted scattered thundershowers across West Texas and the South Plains with residual flooding and a Fort Worth area fire linked to lightning at Arlington Heights High School.
The Odessa American announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery and Sunday only mail options. Includes rates for six months and one year, notes second class mailing, and directs readers to update addresses via PO Box 7752 Odessa Texas 79760.
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