Aid agency fields crunch in Odessa food stamp wait
Dorenda Nuncio waited in a crowded Odessa Department of Human Services office for a food stamp interview as her oil patch job faded. Her husband lost a weekly roustabout job, and she described debt and plans to move if aid falls short. A construction worker, Ray Calzadias, faced reduced hours and contemplated leaving the area as he sought financial help.
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Dorenda Nuncio
Department of Human Services
Odessa
Nuncio
10Th St
Ray Calzadias
Calzadias
Joan Morris
Capitol goddess remains grounded at Texas Capitol
The Goddess of Liberty statue on the Texas Capitol dome failed 25 helicopter lifts over the weekend. Pilots Craig Roberts and Willie Culberson could not place the 3,000 pound aluminum figure atop the 311-foot dome due to low clouds and winds. Officials will reconvene to schedule another attempt after discussing fatigue and safety.
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Purtle
James Dennis
Capitol
Roy Graham
Texas Capitol
Odessans join labor dispute against AT&T
More than 50 engineers and technicians filled in at the Odessa switchboard as Communications Workers of America members went on a nationwide strike at 12 01 a m Sunday. A vigil formed outside the Odessa center as pickets asserted job security over wage gains and questioned contract terms. AT&T had already moved manufacturing jobs abroad, with local crossovers reported as some workers continued to report for duty.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Odessa
Communications Workers of America
Communication Workers of America
At&t
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
CWA
Jim Roberts
Roberts
Shreveport
Phone Communications
Penbrook St
Senate tax reform eyed for Labor Day signature
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole predicts a tax reform bill similar to the Senate version will reach the presidents desk by Labor Day ready for his signature. He praised live Senate cameras and said televised proceedings may speed action as the chamber prepares a pro forma session.
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Washington
Senate
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Dole
Abc-Tv
House
Bob Packwood
R-Ove
Packwood
Reagan
Saudi Arabia
Ex Rangers recall early day exploits at reunion
Dan Westbrook aged 90 recalls chasing a cattle thief across Texas and other Rangers remember a pool hall burglar case. He says today’s Rangers lack authority but gains in accountability and support. The 10th Annual Retired Texas Rangers Reunion featured anecdotes from his era.
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WACO
Texas
Dan Westbrook
London
The
Rangers
Texas Rangers
Westbrook
Uvalde
Angelo
Big Spring
Abilene
Alice
George Roach
Stephenville
Ben Krueger
Ben
Highway Patrol
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