Women protesters at Parliament denounce security forces in Crossroads clash
In Cape Town, women with children gathered at an Anglican cathedral then marched to Parliament to denounce security force operations in Crossroads, a major shantytown complex. The fighting has killed more than 21 and wounded over 202, with vigilantes blamed for acts alongside militants. Desmond Tutu met vigilante leaders seeking peace talks as the government declared a nationwide state of emergency and detained hundreds ahead of Soweto uprising anniversary.
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Ballard survives, fights to live at home after quadri plegia
A 19 year old quadri plegic vent dependent patient remains in intensive care after a severe accident. His mother drives fundraising and home care needs as doctors note poor prognosis yet emphasize the need for life saving treatment. The family unloads mounting medical bills and advocates for state funding and more trauma facilities.
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Ballard
Bray
Midland
Offshore diversion taints U S nonlethal aid to Nicaraguan rebels
GAO testimony reveals millions in U S nonlethal aid to Contras diverted to offshore banks and U S individuals. Records show only a small share reached suppliers in Central America. rest went to the Cayman Islands, U S corporations, and armed forces funds. GOP and D Cents seek accountability amid Reagan aid push.
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Attorney comments outline election fraud path in runoff dispute
Waits attorney explains in the Western District of Texas that a federal prosecutor would decide whether to probe by FBI, while lacking crime indicated leaves a candidate to use state election code. Norman must sue in state court to contest runoff results, with Mannas stressing burden to prove officers intended fraud and that it affected the outcome.
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Idobert Mannas
Secretary of State
Runoff Election Complaints Prompt Statements Collection
Norman says he has begun gathering written voter statements on conduct of the recent runoff after about 50 voters telephoned with complaints. He will accept calls and take statements, but will not disclose names or addresses except to proper authorities. County Clerk Wolz notes canvassing of Democratic runoff results by the party Executive Committee. State law requires suits to be filed within 10 days after results certification.
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Lucille Wolz
Norman
Gas rule dents independents owning new gas says Anderson
Anderson warns independents bear the brunt as deregulation shifts leverage away from them in renegotiations with pipelines. REG Engineering President K K Ganter expects to earn less than 1.45 dollars per thousand cubic feet for new gas sold on the spot market to California buyers as oil prices slump.
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K.K. Ganter
REG Engineering
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Ganter
Deregulation Favored by Most Producers Says Anderson
Tromia A industries can use either fuel. Ganter notes independents expect lower near term prices though long term impact on their businesses is limited. Anderson agrees deregulation may spur more drilling in old gas fields but discourages discovery drilling. He warns new-well drillers without old gas will be hurt. He adds producers expect overall economic benefit from ending price setting.
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Discovery
Weekend heat to persist in Permian Basin sunny forecast
The National Weather Service reports Friday will be sunny with a mid 90s high for the Permian Basin and low 60s tonight. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Elsewhere Texas shows a weak cold front with scattered thundershowers on the Edwards Plateau and Gulf Coast showers near Galveston to Corpus Christi. Overnight values mostly in 60s, South Texas in the 70s. Readings range 54 to 80 with light southerly winds. Extended West Texas warms further with upper 80s to 100s across regions and Big Bend near 90 to 105. North Texas stays dry with 90s.
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Odessa Y American subscription rates and contact details
The Odessa American lists home delivery and mail subscription options with daily and Sunday rates. It includes prices for daily, Sunday only, and monthly plans, plus a contact phone number for delivery problems and service hours.
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