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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1986
Page
12
AP reports Southwestern Bell is entitled to a 7.3 million rate increase as the Public Utility Commission reviews a 277 million request after Friday’s decisions. The company seeks a 1.50 to 2.00 monthly rise for basic home service.
Texas Secretary of State Myra McDaniel conducts a public drawing to assign ballot positions for the three proposed constitutional amendments to appear on the November ballot. Kim Sutton holds the basket as the drawing proceeds.
A tornado touched down 3 miles west of Memphis Texas at 8 36 P M damaging outbuildings and a General Telephone Co district office along U S Highway 287. It caused about 1 million in damage, damaged the Western Hotel Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut, and disrupted power and phones until about 10 P M.
Heavy rains across Texas have replenished drought relieved reservoirs while presenting farmers with both relief and risk. Weekend calming of storms follows weeks of continuous rainfall since May 25 that have caused at least 11 deaths. Texas A&M Extension Service notes crops show new life despite looming dry-season fears. May rainfall at Dallas Fort Worth airport totaled 6.52 inches, with 2.4 inches in June so far, well above normal but shy of the 1982 record.
Beltone Electronics announces a free offer of a non-operating model of the smallest hearing aid to show how tiny hearing help can be. The model weighs less than an eighth of an ounce and fits into the ear canal. No cost and no obligation. Write Department 00000, Beltone Electronics Corp, 4201 West Victoria Street, Chicago IL 60646.
Governor Mark White seeks new financing for the Mark Michael Unit near Palestine after Attorney General Jim Mattox ruled a private bond plan illegal. White says breakthroughs should come within days as officials race to avoid federal deadlines and potential early releases for 2,941 felons. Hughes warned that failure to start construction in 60 days could force inmate releases.
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