Arabsat satellite launched for Arab League nations by Discovery crew
A Saudi prince watched as Discovery deployed the Arabsat satellite enabling encrypted transmissions for 22 Arab nations. The satellite, ejected two hours after inspection, will act as a space switchboard for telephone data and regional TV, orbiting 22 300 miles high with encryption to avoid interference. Participating nations include Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Somalia Sudan Syria Tunisia United Arab Emirates North Yemen South Yemen.
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Pilots threaten airport boycotts over hijacking crisis
London AP reports Laurie Taylor head of the International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations urges government boycotts of Athens and Beirut airports under a 1978 anti hijacking pact. He criticizes Greek and Lebanese officials for lax security and the release of a Lebanese detainee, while noting 30+ American hostages in Beirut and demands for Lebanese prisoners in Israel and Spain.
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Travelers express mixed faith in hostages and air travel safety
In Midland, residents discuss the hostage crisis and U S response with Dolly Benson and Lisa McCain voicing confidence or frustration. Suwasin and Brenda share cautious or skeptical views on airline security and government action amid ongoing travel concerns.
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Lisa McCain
McCain
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Residents weigh hijacking risk amid early Reagan era fears
From 1A Covell 44 and Odessa residents express concern over airline hijackings and government responses. A Midland man credits strict airport security for safety while others compare to the Iran hostage crisis and question federal handling.
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Ayatollah Khomeini
Midland
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Andrews Highway
Odessa
Reagan
Thunderstorms in North Texas to taper by Wednesday
National Weather Service forecast shows a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight with a mid 60s low and east winds 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday cooler with a high in the mid 80s and a 20 percent thunderstorm chance as lingering activity ends from the west.
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Trial for Shiites in Madrid proceeds as planned
In Madrid court sources said a trial of two Shiites, sought by extremists, would continue on Wednesday. They face wounding a Libyan diplomat last September and the prosecution seeks 36 year prison terms each. A warship near Beirut’s coast fired anti-aircraft volleys but remained out of range. Airport officials noted that…
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Mediterranean
Associated Press
Bearded men in cockpit and pilot observed aboard plane
Reporters in the control tower saw three bearded men in the cockpit while the pilot John L. Testlake of Richmond, Missouri leaned from the window. Israel signals willingness to free Shiite prisoners after a Washington request, but U S officials say Israel must decide. Israel had planned to release 700 after troop withdrawals from south Lebanon earlier this month. U S officials say Berri is key to freeing Americans, but a long siege seems likely.
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Richmond
Washington
Israel
Lebanon
U.S
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Odessa American subscription pricing notice and mailing info
The Odessa American outlines postal and delivery details with pricing for daily and Sunday home delivery and Sunday only options. It lists subscription prices and indicates mailing address and post office handling under Second Class Mail. It notes terms, address changes, and state and city taxes subject to applicable charges.
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