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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1985
Page
1
A ClayDesta Bank survey shows Odessa annual inflation at 4.1 percent, below Midland's 6.8 percent. Susan Zurawski of Midland Bank warns more data are needed for a clear picture as historical trends unfold. May shows Odessa cost of living down 0.8 percent after three rising months.
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose just 0.2 percent in May due to a second straight drop in food costs and slower gasoline increases. Transportation costs eased with a 0.2 percent overall decline. meats and produce led food price declines while new and used car prices fell.
Gunmen disguised as Salvadoran soldiers sprayed two crowded outdoor cafes with automatic weapons fire, killing at least 13 people including four U.S. Marines and two other Americans. Four Guatemalans and five Salvadorans also died. Two Marines escaped injury. Officials said the attack appeared random and possibly terrorist. Names of the dead include Marine Sgt. Thomas Handwork and two Wang Laboratories employees.
San Antonio retiree Tom Farley, 69, and about 100 others who aided in Big Bend National Park's creation gather for the 50th anniversary of federal legislation granting national status. Farley recalled CCC work in 1933 building roads and bridges, with little equipment and $5 a month spending money. Master of ceremonies Paul Forchheimer, Alpine businessman and park developers member, lauds cross community cooperation in securing park status after 1935 legislation.
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