Women protesters arrested at Parliament gates in Cape Town
In Cape Town Crossroads women with children railed at security force actions near Parliament. The march from an Anglican cathedral denounced the forces aiding vigilantes in Crossroads amid escalating clashes that killed at least 21 and wounded about 200. Desmond Tutu urged peace talks as government declared a nationwide state of emergency detaining hundreds ahead of Soweto uprising anniversary.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Cape Town
Parliament
Desmond Tutu
Ballard's prolonged care after accident challenges Texas system
Ballard, a 19 year old quadriplegic, has lived in intensive care since Aug 1984. Daily costs run 1,500 to 2,000 dollars with no state funding for ventilator dependent patients. His mother fights for home care, equipment, and state support as his hospital bill climbs and plans to return home face obstacles.
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John Bray
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Prince
Bray
Houston
Midland
Texas
Children’s
Mary Jo Clendenen
Clendenen
Offshore diversions of U S nonlethal aid to Nicaraguan rebels
GAO testimony shows millions of dollars intended for food medicine and clothing for the Contras diverted to offshore banks in the Cayman Islands and to U S based individuals and firms. Agents traced a $3.3 million payment largely not reaching listed suppliers and note $1.5 million went to a regional armed forces event.
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United States
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Subcommittee
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D-Md
House Foreign Affairs
Latin America
GAO
State Department
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Cayman Islands
Walter Lopez Reyes
Cayman Island
BAC International
Reagan
Nicaragua
Legal paths outlined after Texas election dispute
A Western District of Texas attorney notes a federal prosecutor would decide if an FBI probe is warranted. If no crime is shown, a candidate can only contest a runoff as per state law, with Norman needing to prove election officers acted with intent to defraud and that fraud changed the result, per Robert Mannas of the secretary of state’s office.
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Texas
FBI
Wilson
Norman
Eid
Robert Mannas
Secretary of State’s
Local election complaints follow runoff canvass
A Wednesday report notes law requires suits within 10 days after results certification. County Clerk Lucille Wolz confirms Democratic runoff results were canvassed Tuesday by the party's Executive Committee. Norman says he is collecting written voter statements about the runoff and has already received about 50 calls post election. He will take statements, with names and addresses kept private unless disclosed to authorities.
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Lucille Wolz
Norman
Gas reform may weaken independent gas producers say experts
Gas policy changes threaten independents who own most new gas. Anderson notes it is uncertain how much gas will be renegotiated under the rule. He warns independents may lack leverage during contract talks with pipeline firms. REG Engineering president Ganter expects to earn less than 1.45 per thousand cubic feet after deregulation, as much of its gas is new and sold on the spot market to California buyers.
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R.K. Ganter
REG Engineering
California
Ganter
Ganter and Anderson Debate Deregulation Impact on Gas Industry
Ganter notes independents expect lower short term prices with deregulation though long term effects on their firms remain minimal. Anderson adds deregulation may hurt discovery drilling but could stimulate old fields drilling and overall prospects for producers and the economy remain favorable if the government stops setting prices.
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Ganter
Anderson
Discovery
Weekend forecast: sunny warm across Permian Basin region
National Weather Service reports sunny skies and warm temperatures across West Texas with easterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday will reach mid 90s, tonight in low 60s. Showers scattered along Edwards Plateau and Gulf Coast, mostly clear elsewhere. Overnight readings in 60s to 70s, records show 104 high in 1959 and 55 low in 1979. Extended West Texas highs mid to upper 90s, Panhandle upper 80s to lower 90s, Big Bend near 90 to 105.
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National Weather Service
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NWS
Texas
Texarkana
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Edwards Plateau
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Galveston
Corpus Christi
Lone Star State
South Texas
Marfa
Midland Regional
Panhandle
South Plains
Permian Basin
Concho Valley
Far West
Rio Grande
Abilene
Amarillo
Austin
Brownsville
Odessa American publication details and subscription rates
The Odessa American lists its address at 272 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 and announces daily and Sunday publication for 81 dollars per year. It notes circulation in Odessa and mailing options with prices for daily and Sunday and Sunday only delivery and mail subscriptions.
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Odessa American
Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
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