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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1982
Page
2
Washington detective Arthur Myers testified Hinckley was in total control and felt safe with him after arrest, while defense questioned his sympathy. The rapid testimony highlighted Hinckley’s demeanor as the trial proceeds.
Reagan Salleys outbid 14 bidders to own a small yellow submarine once gifted to a marine tech program. It sat unused on land for a decade with deteriorated gaskets and batteries. Steven Salley, 29, a cab driver, and his brother plan to salvage it, while others wanted it for advertising on dry land.
A White House aide notes the trip likely brings little political gain at home despite historical polls. Officials acknowledge unease over the Versailles site for the eighth economic summit. One aide quips about Sun King analogies while recalling Versailles hosted the WWI treaty and French hosts hold final say.
American Airlines plans fare increases on about half of its 1,400 routes once rival Braniff International served. The raise will start June 18 and will apply to routes formerly in head-to-head competition, with current fares guaranteed for travelers who book in advance.
The National Weather Service Midland region reports warm, dry conditions across the Permian Basin and much of Texas with highs in the 80s and 90s and no precipitation. North Texas may see scattered storms, West Texas mostly clear, and Panhandle highs in the 70s. Arlingtons roofs damaged by storms and hail reported in Tarrant County indicate localized severe weather.
Reports of eerie glows before during or after quakes have persisted for decades with a central white light seen at surface and sometimes along fault lines. Japanese and Chinese researchers gathered thousands of observations, confirming the phenomenon though explanations like low level air oscillation remain debated.
Experts at Menlo Park outline a physical theory that friction during quakes heats rock above 200 degrees, creating an insulating zone and vaporizing water. This generates electrical charges that form a coronal discharge seen as lights, with laboratory data supporting conductivity changes in heated rock.
The council voted unanimously to bar those under 17 from playing during regular school hours, require permits for all machines, and restrict locations to specific districts. Dennis Offutt framed it as a moral issue, while Joe Farmer opposed government role in morality and parental responsibility on Sundays. Mike Click of Southland Corp. noted many stores oppose such bans as personal choice.
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