Hijacking ordeal ends as 847 voyage nears conclusion
Aboard TWA Flight 847 some 145 passengers and crew faced a multi day hijack as gunmen seized the Boeing 727 near Rome then moved to Beirut. Passengers were assaulted and freed in stages while authorities negotiated. U S officials later said hostages were moved to a safe location and President Reagan prepared a response as freed travelers arrived home amid emotion and relief.
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Shuttle Discovery lifts off with diverse crew on space mission
Discovery blasts off at 7 33 a m EDT for a seven day mission deploying satellites. The crew includes five Americans a French test pilot and a Saudi prince. They will search for a black hole in the Milky Way and test a Star Wars laser while hostages in Beirut draw international attention.
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Oil price forecasts clash with history say industry leaders
Permian Basin Petroleum Association President Perry Bolger says price forecasts often miss the mark. He notes predictions rely on current trends and warns against overreliance, citing past boom periods and forecasts that prices would top out at $100, while acknowledging the persistent forecasts exist.
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Oil Price Outlook From SPEE Survey
Dr. L K Nemeth of J R Butler and Co cites a SPEE survey of 126 oil and gas producers bankers and advisers to gauge 10 year petroleum price trends. Reservoir engineers seek common ground amid volatile pricing while 1981 1985 price drops reflect human nature and pessimism.
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Governor’s Office Details Justice Division Grants
The governor’s office states past Justice Division funds to the Department of Public Safety and related bodies were lump sums. This session, the legislature specifies how the money may be spent, detailing allowable uses and allocations to law enforcement and justice programs.
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Governor May Reallocate Justice Funds Amid Federal Aid
The governor warned that detailing fund itemizations could jeopardize criminal justice projects and limit new ones while hindering Texas ability to secure matching funds under the 1984 Federal Justice Assistance Act. The governor’s office says agencies will still receive money but subject to his discretion.
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Weather Outlook for West Texas and Panhandle Areas
A cooler trend continues across West Texas with a 20 percent storm chance in the Odessa area tonight and southeast to east winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight’s low should reach the upper 60s, with Tuesday highs near 90 and similar east winds. Scattered showers were seen earlier in the Panhandle, with heavy storms developing near daybreak along the Texas coast.
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Odessa American Publication and Delivery Details
The Odessa American provides daily and Sunday editions with home delivery daily and Sunday options. Subscriptions vary by type and duration with monthly and yearly rates and mail delivery options.
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