Economy gains steam with 6.6 percent second quarter growth
The Commerce Department flash estimate shows real GNP rising at a 6.6 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the fastest pace since early 1981, with economists calling it a real barn burner. First quarter growth is revised to 2.6 percent, while profits and inflation figures are adjusted, signaling vigorous momentum into summer.
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U.S
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Malcolm Baldrige
Odessa sees sharp drop in building permits in early 1983
Odessa market tightens as sellers struggle in a buyer's market. From January through May 1983 city records show 29.2 million in all construction permits, down from 64.33 million a year earlier, a 54.6 percent decline. May permits total 4.35 million across 219 permits versus 5.68 million on 184 permits in May 1982. Imogene Hicks of Odessa College notes sellers must adjust to buyers' leverage.
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Imogene Hicks
Odessa College
Odessa Eyes Real Estate Glut Attracting High Tech Firms
Odessa officials say a surplus of commercial and residential space could lure new business as the oil downturn eases. Backers argue prime highway location on Interstate 20 and available warehouse space make the city attractive for a high tech firm and manufacturers seeking a distribution base. The chamber’s publicizing efforts are unclear as Tonjes is unavailable but Olson confirms advertising.
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Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Tonjes
Brenda Olson
Flood Waters Rise Across West Prompt Evacuations
Western flood warnings spread from Canton South Dakota to Southern California as rivers climb. In Grand Junction Colorado, Sheriff Williams urged evacuations near the Connected Lakes area after a crumbling dike. Parker Strip in Arizona faces the worst flooding in over four decades with up to five million dollars in property damage projected. California's Colorado River floods docks and walls while Utah sees record highs on Ashley and Dry Fork creeks. Iowa and Nebraska report heavy rains, road flooding, and a death linked to floodwaters. Arkansas River near Cotopaxi and Texas Creek closes rafting lanes.
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Platte
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Taiwan Defector Praises Life On Mainland In Mercedes
Col Huang Zhicheng, a former Taiwan pilot who defected to Communist China, says life on the mainland is better and Taiwan propaganda is false while noting ongoing hardships for Taiwan residents.
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Huang Zhicheng
Weather outlook across Texas with warm to hot highs
Permian Basin tonight fair and cool with low 70s and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday highs near 98 under sunny skies with southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Statewide mostly clear, upper 90s expected as summer begins. Coastal areas partly cloudy with showers and fog, pre dawn lows 56 to 77. National Weather Service notes heat, isolated storms, and a hot west Texas forecast.
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Odessa American Publishing Details and Delivery Info
The Odessa American lists its 1983 publication details including address 222 E. Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 and post office entry as second class matter under the 1879 act. It provides mailing rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions and notes delivery problems contact numbers and hours.
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Odessa American
Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
Sena
Policy change eyed to boost dual enrollment access
UTPB weighs a policy shift as Odessa College President Phil Speegle and Midland College President Jess Parrish review the proposal. Speegle prefers a lower 54 hour entrance option while Parrish calls the 54 hour requirement reasonable. Officials say the change could ease dual enrollment between UTPB and local colleges and expand Permian Area access.
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Odessa College
Phil Speegle
Midland College
Jess Parrish
Speegle
Parrish
UTPB
Permian
Plan to revive academic transfer route at UTPB
Parrish says cooperative plan will restart this summer to ease bachelor’s degree transfers from Midland College and other community colleges to UTPB. Speegle notes work paused until new UTPB president Duane Leach starts in August. minimal activity until then.
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Midland College
PACAP
Texas
UTPB
Speegle
Duane Leach
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